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Flexible Ducting
High-Performance Hose & Duct Systems for Dust & Fume Extraction
MX Dust designs, supplies, and installs flexible ducting that keeps Australian workshops clean, compliant, and productive. From weld-fume arms to high-vacuum chip extraction and plant ventilation, we engineer systems that move more air with less resistance, reduce noise and vibration, and stand up to harsh conditions.
Why choose MX Dust?
- Leading Australian supplier with national coverage, local stock, and fast turnarounds
- Design → Supply → Install → Maintain: one accountable partner end-to-end
- Compliant, safe systems: AS/NZS electrical standards, combustible dust best-practice, earthing/antistatic options
- Fit-for-purpose materials: food-grade, flame-retardant, high-temp, abrasion-resistant, UV-stable
- Optimised airflow, lower running costs: right diameters, smooth-bore options, minimal pressure drop
- Transparent quoting & practical advice: we specify what you actually need—no upsell, no guesswork
What is Flexible Ducting (and when to use it)?
Flexible ducting (or “flex”) is a hose used to connect machines, hoods, and moving arms to your extraction line. It’s perfect for:
- Machine connections and changeovers
- Reach & mobility at benches, weld bays, and grinders
- Complex layouts where rigid duct won’t fit
- Vibration and movement isolation
Best practice: use flex where it adds value (movement, serviceability) and rigid duct elsewhere for the lowest static pressure and best energy efficiency. We design for that balance.
MX Dust product range (flexible hoses & accessories)
By Material / Performance
- PU (Polyurethane) Abrasion-Resistant – ideal for woodworking chips, plastic pellets, grain; lightweight with steel wire helix; great wear resistance.
- PVC General-Purpose economical for light dust and air transfer; good flexibility and clarity for visual checks.
- Silicone / Neoprene (High-Temp) for hot air, welding fumes, and ovens; typically -60 °C to +260 °C options.
- PVC/PU with Copper Wire – antistatic/earthing for combustible dust zones; helps dissipate static build-up.
- Food-Gradesmooth inner wall, phthalate-free options for flour, sugar, grain, and food powders.
- Aluminium / Stainless Flex semi-flexible metal for high temps and spark-intensive work.
- Acoustic / Insulated Flex reduces breakout noise on fans and high-velocity branches.
By Duty / Application
- High-Vac Hoses for point extraction, CNCs, and sander lines
- Fume & Smoke Arms with smooth-bore for low pressure drop
- Chip & Offcut Extractionfor joinery and composites
- Corrosion-Resistant for chemical or salt-air environments
- Outdoor-Rated / UV-Stabilisedfor external runs and mobile units
Accessories we stock
- Quick-release clamps & bridge clamps (leak-free seals)
- Reducers, Y-pieces, swivel joints, hanging straps & saddles
- Blast gates, dampers, and balancing hardware
- Earthing cables, bonding lugs, and antistatic connectors
- Magnetic/bench hoods, capture nozzles, and spark guards
- Diameters: from 50 mm to 500 mm+ (customs available).
- Lengths: standard coils plus cut-to-length for neat installs and minimal waste.
Engineered for airflow, safety, and longevity
Optimised airflow
We size hoses to match fan curves and machine flow, specify smooth-bore where it matters, limit flex run lengths, and keep bends to generous radii (≥1.5×Ø) to slash pressure loss and power draw.
Safer by design
- Antistatic & earthing for combustible dust applications
- Flame-retardant and self-extinguishing options for welding and grinding bays
- High-temp grades for hot gases and heat-soak
- Food-grade & odour-neutral options for compliance-critical environments
Built for Australian conditions
UV-stable, abrasion-resistant materials with heavy-duty wire helices, robust clamps, and outdoor-rated hardware keep your line running year-round.
Our process (end-to-end)
- Site Assessment & Airflow Audit We review your machines, contaminants, air volumes (m³/h), capture velocities, and fan performance.
- Design & Specification You’ll receive a clear plan: diameters, materials, hose lengths, bend radii, supports, earthing, and balancing points—no generic kits.
- Supply & Installation Our team delivers and installs with neat routing, drip-loops where needed, bonded/grounded connections, and leak-free joints.
- <bCommissioning & Balancing We test capture at source, adjust blast gates, and verify static pressure to get real-world performance.
- Service & Maintenance Scheduled inspections, condition checks, filter health, clamp tension, and replacement planning—so you avoid unplanned downtime.
Where flexible ducting excels (industries & tasks)
- Woodworking & Joinery: saws, planers, edgebanders, CNCs, sanders
- Metal Fabrication & Welding: MIG/TIG fume arms, gouging, plasma/grinding
- Plastics & Composites: trimming booths, resin dust, fibre capture
- Food & Agriculture: flour/sugar transfer, grain dust (food-grade options)
- Concrete, Stone, Minerals: fine silica control at tools and benches
- General Manufacturing & HVAC: spot extraction, make-up air, ventilation
Maintenance: simple steps that pay back
- Inspect quarterly for scuffing, pin-holes, and crushed sections
- Keep runs as short/straight as possible; replace “temporary” loops that add resistance
- Clean build-up at low points; re-level sags to prevent material settling
- Re-tension clamps after temperature cycles
- Check continuity to earth for antistatic systems
- Replace before failure—hoses are cheap compared with lost production and filter damage
- Ask about MX Dust service plans—we’ll schedule inspections and keep spares on hand so you never wait.
Frequently asked questions
We match hose Ø to the machine’s required air volume and capture velocity. Undersized hoses choke airflow; oversized hoses reduce transport velocity and cause settling. We’ll spec it from your equipment list.
As short as practical. Flex has more friction than smooth steel. We use rigid duct for main runs, reserve flex for machine connections and moving arms.
If you handle fine, dry, combustible dusts (wood, flour, plastics), yes—plus proper bonding/earthing. We’ll advise per zone and material.
Absolutely. We’ll design flex upgrades around your current fan curve and duct network to improve capture without a full re-fit.
Why MX Dust over generic hose suppliers?
- We engineer the solution, not just sell a length of hose
- National stock & support for fast replacements and projects
- Compliance-first layouts that pass audits and keep crews safe
- Clean, tidy installations that perform and last
- One partner responsible for results—airflow, noise, and compliance
Clamped High Temperature Flexible Ducting (Up to 400°C)
Built for High-Heat Industrial Applications
Our Clamped High Temperature Flexible Ducting is designed for environments where standard ducting cannot perform. With a continuous heat resistance of up to 400°C, it’s ideal for handling hot air, fumes, vapours, and smoke across a range of demanding industries.
Polyurethane Flexible Ducting (0.4mm – 1.5mm Wall Thickness)
Durable, Flexible Ducting for Abrasive Materials
Our Polyurethane Flexible Ducting is designed for the safe and efficient transfer of abrasive maaterials such as dust, powders, wood chips, and granules. With a transparent wall and reinforced spiral wire, it offers both visibility and strength, making it ideal for industrial extraction and vacuum systems.
PVC Steel Wire Helix Duct
Lightweight, Flexible Ducting for General Industrial Use
Our PVC Steel Wire Helix Duct is a versatile solution for ventilation, dust extraction, and material transfer across a wide range of industries. Designed with a flexible PVC wall and reinforced with a steel wire spiral, it delivers reliable performance while remaining lightweight and easy to handle.
Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) Flexible Ducting (Up to 135°C)
Flexible, Heat-Resistant Ducting for Industrial Environments
Our TPE Flexible Ducting is designed for applications requiring both heat resistance and flexibility. With operating temperatures up to 135°C, this duct is ideal for handling hot air, fumes, and chemical airflow in industrial systems.
Get a tailored quote
Tell us your machines, processes, and targets—we’ll design flexible ducting that moves the right air, at the lowest cost, safely.