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:

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

What size hose do I need?

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.

How long can a flexible run be?

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.

Do I need antistatic hose?

If you handle fine, dry, combustible dusts (wood, flour, plastics), yes—plus proper bonding/earthing. We’ll advise per zone and material.

Can you work with my existing collector?

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

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.