First of all, as there are many factors that affect the prices of all products, the factor that primarily affects the price in hoses is the quality and the reliability of the manufacturer. Hose manufacturers, who use two main raw materials with a wide product range as raw materials, can use more economical by-products for their production by sacrificing quality from time to time due to competitive market conditions. Although the brand value and price policies of the manufacturers are effective in this regard from time to time, it is generally the cost of the product that determines the price in the hose, as in every product.
But the main thing to pay attention to in the hose is the thickness of the wall. Since the hoses are generally referred to with their inner diameters, their outer diameters, hence their wall thickness, are ignored by the buyers. Considering that we have just said that cost determines the price, together with the price pressure and developing technology, products with the same technical data but less than half the wall thickness have started to take their place in the market. Although these products have technical qualifications, their useful life is unfortunately much shorter than others. and especially on lines with moving or sharp turns, bending and folding problems are encountered.
To illustrate the effect of wall thickness on material cost in the simplest terms: for a product with a 30 mm inner diameter made in two versions with 5 mm and 7 mm wall thickness, the effect on raw material cost alone is 48%, ignoring other operating costs. When other costs are taken into account, a cost effect of 10% to 20% can be expected. With this in mind, considering brand reliability and wall thickness when comparing prices will help you choose the product with the best price/performance.
In PVC product groups, knowing the weights of the products will be enough for you to make a price comparison.
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