What is a flexible semi-rigid?

A shape memory pipe? …

A flexible semi-rigid does not be flexed under the weight of the object which he must maintain in position. It is always flexible to change its spatial position. From tubular or slender physiognomy, it takes up little space. He knows how to make himself discreet to better highlight the object he supports.

However, it can be covered with a sheath or a painting of different shades to offer esthetes an appearance of choice. If necessary, the sheath is used to protect itself from demanding or even severe environmental conditions.

But looking at it, you can see it involved in many situations. Because he efficiently fulfills his support, maintenance, positioning, orientation missions.

Without knowing it, the flexible semi-rigid is in your daily life ...

Lying in your bed, a good book in your hands, the flexible semi-rigid allows you to orient on the page the light beam of the lamp it maintains.

Installed in his medical office, the practitioner can guide the screen or the medical equipment ordering device depending on the position and the patient's medical examination situation.

In the surveillance position on an operating field, a civil or military security guard may transmit messages in the microphone. The microphone of the helmet well kept in position in front of his mouth by the flexible semi-rigid, will avoid loss of performance of transmission of the message. The movement of the lips will not move away the microphone of the initial position.

At the time of the production of a machining machine, the workshop technician will give the appropriate orientation to the ejection of the coolant of the cutting tool.

The more than one flexible forms of forms:

There are other situations and other user profiles that take action. There are objects whose spatial position must be obtained quickly in a single movement:

• a measurement sensor in the field of instrumentation,
• a portable antenna
• a camera
• Or a radio micro -room microphone ...

Moreover, the constitution of a semi-rigid flexible allows the passage of a cable or a flexible pipe. We make him go from one end to the other. At its ends, the semi-rigid hose can be equipped with rigid or articulated elements to complete the whole. With these options, improved or extended support functions are carried out.

These functions that can be, the transmission of an electrical or electromagnetic , bring to a most distant distance sought an object of a known mass with a frequency of changes in previously estimated positions.

Especially since observers of objects and phenomena for which they devote interest have the habit of going to the appropriate places where the said objects and phenomena reveal.

Regarding the semi-rigid flexibles , these enthusiasts are happy to go to the following places:

• the hotel industry,
• Health establishments, although here the need takes precedence over passion,
• airport tracks and military land for authorized enthusiasts.

The essential characteristics of a semi -rigid flexible pipe

Structure and composition of a semi-rigid flexible pipe

The semi -rigid flexible hose is designed to offer an ideal compromise between flexibility and support. Its internal structure, generally composed of a helical metallic soul or a tubular assembly with memory memory, allows it to be oriented manually and then keep the imposed position. Unlike a flexible hose , it does not sag under the weight of the object it supports. This tubular physiognomy, combined with remarkable compactness, makes it an element of choice to integrate devices in forced environments.

To strengthen its properties, the flexible can receive a protective sheath coating . The latter plays a fundamental role in dealing with various environmental conditions: humidity, projection of fluids, dust, or thermal variations. It is also possible to opt for an aesthetic finish (painting, colored sheathing), which allows the pipe to integrate harmoniously into its environment, whether in a medical office or in a high -end public space.

Mechanical behavior and form memory

The essential feature of this flexible lies in its memory capacity of forms . After repositioning, he keeps the new orientation to a new manual solicitation, without any additional locking system. This property clearly distinguishes it from the rigid flexible hose which does not allow easy repositioning, or a completely flexible pipe incapable of preserving the given shape.

Depending on the application, the level of rigidity can be adjusted during the design to meet different supporting needs, maintenance or pipeline. This structural adaptability contributes to the versatility of ABEILLONflexible, facilitating their integration into devices as varied as reading lamps, laboratory equipment, or audio-visual capture systems.

Industrial applications and professional uses of the flexible semi -rigid pipe

Medicine, health and precision instrumentation

In the medical sector, the semi -rigid flexible hose stands up as a reference component for the positioning of accessories and devices. Whether in a medical office to orient an articulated arm supporting a screen, a probe or a camera, or in an operating room to fix suction nozzles, the semi-rigid hose guarantees perfect stability while remaining modular with a gesture.

In scientific or industrial instrumentation, its ability to send rigid or articulated extensions to precise places facilitates the handling of sensors, micro-cameras, or directional lighting devices. The integration of an internal passage for cables or fluids strengthens the functionality of the pipe, multiplying possible uses.

Audio, security and technical equipment

The audio and security sectors largely use the qualities of the semi -rigid hose for the positioning of microphones, surveillance cameras or portable antennas. A professional micro-cask, for example, requires a memory tube of forms capable of maintaining the microphone in front of the user's mouth, without drift, even during repeated movements.

Similarly, in the fields of surveillance, military or civil communications, the reliability of positioning is crucial for the effectiveness of transmitted messages. Thanks to the mechanical resistance and the stability of the flexible semi-rigid hose , it is possible to guarantee a quality of constant capture or emission, in sometimes extreme conditions.

Technical advantages and personalization possibilities

Support, maintenance and precise orientation

The main advantage of the semi -rigid flexible hose is its ability to support a known mass object and maintain it in a fixed position, even in the event of moderate requests. Unlike the purely flexible flexibles, which bend under the weight of their load or vibrate, the semi-rigid pipe assumes both static and dynamic support roles, with a repositioning frequency adapted to the application.

The user benefits from total freedom to quickly orient the nozzle of a machine tool, a light source, a measurement sensor or any other device requiring precise and stable orientation. This results in time saving, a reduction in human errors and an optimization of the overall performance of equipment that exploits this type of flexible.

Integration of additional features

The semi -rigid flexible hose can be enriched with multiple options as needed: passage of electric cables, integration of rigid or articulated extensions at its ends, application of specific sheaths for sealing, chemical resistance or mechanical protection. This modularity makes it possible to create tailor-made sets perfectly suited to each customer specifications.

The ABEILLON team supports its customers from the need for definition of needs, by offering proven, certified technical solutions (ISO 9001, NATO certification for military equipment), and in accordance with the requirements of each sector of activity. French manufacturing guarantees optimal traceability and a constant level of quality, supported by more than 70 years of industrial experience.

Abeillon areas of application and expertise

A experienced experience in the tailor -made design

For more than seven decades, ABEILLON has established himself as a partner of choice for the creation of flexible semi -rigid pipes adapted to the most varied technological challenges. The company intervenes mainly in six areas of excellence: audio, safety, lighting, medical, instrumentation and mechanical. This diversity of sectors testifies to the adaptability and robustness of the solutions proposed.

ABEILLON 's approach is based on careful listening to customer needs, design support, and an ability to develop tailor-made products incorporating the latest technical advances. The acquired know-how, continuously enriched by innovation and technological monitoring, makes it possible to meet performance, reliability and safety requirements among the highest market.

Certifications and quality commitment

ABEILLON 's semi-rigid flexibles benefit from international certifications, including the ISO 9001 standard and specific approvals such as NATO certification for military equipment. These qualifications are a reflection of a constant requirement in terms of quality, traceability and regulatory compliance.

Each step, from development to manufacturing, is controlled within the company, in France, thus guaranteeing impeccable reactivity, personalization and quality control. This industrial rigor brings each customer the certainty of having a semi -rigid flexible pipe perfectly suited to its application, durable and reliable.

To go further in carrying out your projects

The semi -rigid flexible hose is an essential element as soon as it is a question of positioning, maintaining or orient with precision a device or a technical accessory, whether lighting, sensors, microphones or rigid extensions in industrial or medical environments. Thanks to their intelligent design, their structural adaptability, and the possibility of integrating a multitude of options (sheath covering, internal passages for wiring, specific ends, etc.),ABEILLON solutions meet most supporting needs, protection and advanced functionality.

Investing in a semi -rigid flexible hose designed and manufactured in France is to choose reliability, security and innovation. If you wish to obtain personalized advice, assess the feasibility of a project or benefit from support from the design phase, the ABEILLON team is at your disposal. Do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your specific needs and find out how our tailor-made solutions can enhance your equipment and optimize your installations.