Custom Molded Cuffs: A Better Fit for Vacuum & Cleaning Systems

Secure, reliable hose connections start off with the right cuff. Flexaust designs and manufactures custom-molded hose cuffs to create dependable, leak-free connections between vacuum hoses and their attachments. Whether you’re designing a new product or upgrading an existing system, custom solutions can make all the difference.

We manufacture an array of high-quality industrial and commercial vacuum hose cuffs in our injection molding department for our original equipment manufacturer (OEM) clients. These cuffs are particularly beneficial for those designing and constructing new products or vacuum systems. Learn more about our expertise in custom-molded hose cuffs, how they differ from standard options, and how Flexaust can support customer operations through secure hose and equipment connections with any of our hose offerings.

Why Choose Custom-Molded Hose Cuffs?

So our clients won't have to select an off-the-shelf product and try to make it work, Flexaust offers custom-molded hose cuffs to perfectly suit customers' exact requirements. Our cuffs are beneficial for their:

Turnkey assembly. Our team overmolds injection-molded cuffs to the end of our hoses, providing customers with complete, turnkey hose assemblies. With precision fit for secure connections, Flexaust's custom-molded cuffs form a reliable, leak-free seal with virtually any vacuum system or floor attachment.

Improvements to hose functionality and longevity. These cuffs are effective for preventing everything from disconnections to premature wear and air leaks.

Customization for specific applications. We offer our OEM clients tailored hose cuff solutions to accommodate even the most unique vacuum system designs.

Flexaust’s Custom Injection Molding Process

Our team utilizes advanced plastic injection molding technology and our background in precision engineering to manufacture flexible hoses and related accessories based on a customer's desired specifications. With custom-molded hose cuffs, we begin by affixing a hose to an arbor and closing the mold. Next, we injection-mold thermoplastic material around the end of the hose to create a hermetic seal. We can do this with any hose that we offer. Finally, we remove the hose from the arbor, resulting in a complete hose assembly with an end-to-end hermetic seal.

Flexaust works with an array of plastics to achieve the material properties an application requires, such as flexibility and durability. For example, these hoses are suitable for pressurized applications, typically handling pressures of 3 PSI. However, we can make hoses and cuffs that are compatible with pressures exceeding 10 PSI. Our products are also available in custom configurations and dimensions to ensure we find the ideal fit for a client's vacuum system or industrial cleaning equipment.

Custom vs. Off-the-Shelf Hose Cuffs: What’s the Difference?

Feature	Custom-Molded Hose Cuffs	Off-the-Shelf Hose Cuffs
Fit & Compatibility	Designed to fit specific hoses & attachments	Generic fit (may require adapters)
Seal & Performance	Provides tight, leak-free connections	May lead to air leaks or poor suction
Durability	High-quality materials for long-lasting use	Standard materials with limited lifespan
Customization Options	Tailored diameters, materials, & colors	Limited options available
Application Suitability	Ideal for OEMs and specialized applications	General-use only, not optimized for industrial needs

Designed for Vacuum Systems From Floor to Equipment

At Flexaust, we help OEMs develop full vacuum solutions for their operations. Our knowledgeable team will work with you to design a complete system from the floor up to the equipment. Our hose cuffs attach to such products as:

We also provide custom engineering support for new product development.

Other Industries That Benefit From Our Plastic Injection Molding Team

Clients in market sectors including industrial cleaning and maintenance, residential and commercial vacuum systems, and manufacturing and dust collection benefit most from our product line of custom-molded hose cuffs. But we also create custom products for a variety of additional applications:

Liquid Recovery & Transfer

Floor scrubber systems
Commercial and industrial floor scrubbers
Auto floor scrubbers
Squeegee systems
Carpet extractors
Wet/dry vacuums
Backpack vacuums

Cable Management Conduits

Outboard engine cable routing and conduit applications
Hospital bed cable routing and conduit applications

Why Flexaust?

When partnering with Flexaust, you gain access to a wealth of benefits and expertise. You'll be able to take advantage of the following:

Decades of industry experience. In business since 1938, Flexaust draws on decades of manufacturing experience in flexible vacuum hoses and accessories to deliver optimized products for our OEM clients.

Customized solutions. Our team will work with you to develop innovative, tailored hose solutions for your specific vacuum system and application. Once you've supplied us with your input, our injection molding department will make the turnkey finished product per your specifications, inspect it for quality, and ship it directly.

High-quality materials. By procuring high-quality materials for our hose and accessories, Flexaust offers reliable components that deliver long-lasting performance.