PVC Hoses

What is PVC hose used for?

PVC hose can be used in food, dairy, irrigation and medical industries. However, its high corrosion resistance to chemicals and weathering mean that it can have many other applications. Our PVC formula is kink resistant and flexible, making it suitable for use in layflat hose

What does PVC stand for?

Definition of polyvinyl chloride, a polymer of vinyl chloride used especially for electrical insulation, films, and pipes —abbreviation PVC.

Where is PVC most commonly used?

Economical, versatile polyvinyl chloride (PVC, or vinyl) is used in a variety of applications in the building and construction, health care, electronics, automobile and other sectors, in products ranging from piping and siding, blood bags and tubing, to wire and cable insulation, windshield system components and more.

What is PVC made of?

This hose has a PVC braided tube, manufactured from a strong polyvinyl chloride that is reinforced with high tensile polyester yarn for good strength. It is very flexible and is FDA approved for food and beverages.

What applications can PVC be used for?

Suitable applications include supply of air and water and transfer of various fluids and powder. The PVC material offers excellent abrasion resistance and high flexibility, as well as high resistances to alkalies, acids. The tubing is silicone and cadmium free and is has low toxicity.

What is a layflat hose?

Layflat hose is made from PVC. As the name suggests one of its key properties is the hose's ability to be laid flat for storage purposes; they are used for the delivery of water in roles such as construction or irrigation; when it is not easy to transport water.

What is layflat used for?

A layflat hose is a reinforced PVC hose which can collapse upon itself for storage purposes. These types of hoses are primarily used for irrigation and water supply. However, they are also popular among industries such as construction engineering for their flexible, hardwearing and lightweight properties.

What is layflat hose made of?

A layflat hose is a reinforced PVC hose which can collapse upon itself for storage purposes. These types of hoses are primarily used for irrigation and water supply. However, they are also popular among industries such as construction engineering for their flexible, hardwearing and lightweight properties

What are the uses of corrugated PVC hose?

This hose is a lightweight PVC hose, reinforced with a rigid crush resistant white PVC helix. It is tough, flexible and extremely durable under normal operating conditions. The cross section is maintained even when highly flexed. Minimum frictional loss is achieved by the smooth bore. The corrugation in the hose gives it strength and flexibility, allowing you to turn tight corners without it kinking.

Can black PVC hoses be used in ponds?

Yes, the black colour makes this hose easily concealed and discourages algae growth on the inner walls. It is ideally suited to light duty applications for garden ponds & aquatic installations.

What is the difference between suction and discharge hose?

The main difference between suction and discharge hoses is that suction hoses do not collapse when in use and are reinforced.

What is a suction hose used for?

Suction Hose is a specific type of hose used in drafting operations when uses a vacuum to draw water from a portable water tank, pool, or another static water source. It is built to withstand vacuum, rather than pressure, abrasion, and heat.

What are suction hoses made of?

Suction hoses, sometimes called 'hard suction hoses', are a semi-rigid hose, often made from a flexible PVC that encases a rigid PVC helix. They operate under negative pressures, which means that a suction hose draws water from an unpressurised (or static) water source. This is known as a drafting operation.