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Introducing KFLEX Hoses
KFLEX hoses, a Kiowa Ltd owned and operated brand, are a leading British manufacturer and supplier of bespoke built shaped, multi-branch, and straight hoses. Having served the OEM industries across a global stage for over 32 years, KFLEX hoses have become synonymous with superior quality and excellent attention to detail: frequently used by the globe’s largest players in the manufacture of plant, agricultural, and transportation machinery. All hoses are configured by hand or mandrel made, ISO 9001 & 14001 certified, suitable for Air Intake, Oil Suction, Fuel Delivery, Coolant Distribution, & Material Collection. The KFLEX range also covers wire helix reinforced vacuum options, across several bore sizes, with unlimited configuration options.
KFLEX – OEM Client Support
The Kiowa team can offer OEMs KFLEX hose support services that cover consultancy, design, production, & distribution. Due to the nature of the KFLEX manufacturing process Kiowa can offer hoses that meet the exacting requirements of your original equipment manufacturing needs, with tolerances off less than 3mm. The team have extensive experience working with OEMs to build both new and aftermarket parts under exclusive supply agreements, maintaining continuity of supply and protecting unregulated parts entering the supply chain. Every hose solution comes with a bespoke built manifold that’s stored throughout the required lifecycle of the part ensuring access to hose spares even after stock has depleted or the hose is discontinued.
The KFLEX Manufacturing Plant
Boosting over 15,500 sq. ft of manufacturing space, the KFLEX plant is steeped in heritage: heavily respected for its more it’s traditional practices, the plant covers every part of the production process in-house, from beginning to end. The emphasis on KFLEX’s unique production methodology means, unlike major automated processes, every part of the process can be tailored and quickly changed to every specific client’ needs. The universality of more nuanced and one-off production runs has put Kiowa at the forefront of specialist batch manufacturing of both shaped and straight hoses, saving OEMs thousands every year by avoiding the need to re-operationalise a mass production line, especially where just a small handful of replacement hose components are required.
KFLEX Shaped Industrial Machinery Hoses
The KFLEX shaped hose range is renowned globally, amongst some of the most prestigious OEM brands in the construction & industrial machinery sectors, for its unique, completely integrated, multi-branch design, & reliable conveyancing properties.
An innovative design, using traditional construction processes: these multi branch hoses boast provide excellent longevity, with their enhanced, fully integrated, closed joins, to minimise leaks & installation time. With batch or mass production, all hoses can be shaped to suit your exact requirements.
KFLEX engine hoses are suitable for a broad range of requirements, including Air Intake, Oil Suction, Fuel Delivery, & Coolant Distribution. Designed specifically to be housed within engine bays, there ideal for tight spaces and hot & cold environments.
Every year, Kiowa manufactures custom built KFLEX shaped hoses for 100s of OEMs across the globe.
Graham Gordon
KFLEX Hose Lead
Various
Working Pressure (PSI)
100%
Vacuum (Upto)
1/4 to 10
Hose ID (Inches)
4.5
Max Assembly Length (m)
Shaped Hoses Data Sheet
KFLEX Leaf Collection Machinery Hoses
Kiowa’s KFLEX leaf collecting hoses offer superior performance for commercial highway cleaning and horticultural maintenance machinery. With enhanced runtime thanks to their durable inner liners and highly abrasive covers, the global demand for these bespoke built hoses continues to grow.
Suitable for suction of clean and contaminated, dry & wet, vegetation. Especially suited to industrial machinery, including road sweepers/cleaners, horticultural & farm UTV cleaners/ estate maintenance vehicles, and trailer mounted vacuum suction systems.
Kiowa KFLEX’s consultancy and design team can build a tailored collection hose solution to your exacting specifications. With a highly abrasive EPDM outer cover and natural rubber liner (twice Nylon layered & with polyester coating), you can be sure of robust and unhindered runtime longevity.
Our KFLEX leaf collection hoses are frequently used for commercial highway maintenance operations.
Graham Gordon
KFLEX Hose Lead
Various
Working Pressure (PSI)
100%
Vacuum (Upto)
6 to 10
Hose ID (Inches)
4.5 Meters
Max Assembly Length (m)
Leaf Collection Data Sheet
Are KFLEX Industrial Engine hoses better than silicone engine hoses
Often people think that they have to go for silicone product over rubber because of the temperature capabilities. Kiowas industrial engine hoses can operate up to 120 degrees, so are perfect for inter-engine connections.
Can you supply both large production runs and low-volume industrial engine hoses?
Yes. We can accommodate both high-volume production requirements and low-volume custom orders. KFLEX industrial engine hoses are particularly well suited to the research and development (R&D) stage of a project, as each hose is hand-crafted to specification. This allows us to produce bespoke industrial engine hoses without the high minimum order quantities (MOQs) often required by large international manufacturers. Whether you need a prototype, a small batch for testing, or a full production run, we can provide a flexible and reliable hose solution tailored to your requirements.
What applications are KFLEX hoses suitable for?
KFLEX hoses are suitable for a wide range of industrial and OEM applications, including air intake systems, oil suction lines, fuel delivery systems, coolant distribution networks, material transfer systems, and vacuum applications.
Will KFLEX hoses leak?
No. KFLEX industrial engine hoses are designed and manufactured without traditional leak points, helping to provide a secure and reliable fluid transfer solution. Each hose is engineered for durability and can offer up to 100% vacuum capability, making KFLEX hoses ideal for demanding industrial engine and fluid handling applications where leak prevention and performance are critical.
What makes KFLEX hoses suitable for OEM applications?
KFLEX hoses are manufactured to precise specifications, with tolerances of less than 3mm. This high level of accuracy ensures reliable fitment and consistent performance, making them ideal for OEM applications across the plant, agricultural, transport, and industrial machinery sectors.
Do you offer support for aftermarket hose supply?
Absolutely. Kiowa works with OEMs to manufacture both original production and aftermarket hose assemblies. Through exclusive supply agreements, we help maintain continuity of supply and reduce the risk of unregulated replacement parts entering the supply chain.
Are KFLEX hoses manufactured in the UK?
Yes. KFLEX is a British-owned and operated brand managed by Kiowa Ltd. All hoses are manufactured to stringent quality standards, combining British engineering expertise with over three decades of OEM hose manufacturing experience.