PVC hoses
PVC hoses: scope, limits of use and technical checkpoints.
5 guides
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PVC hose types and their basic uses
PVC hose is not a single product type. Products with braided or spiral reinforcement or with different wall constructions are designed for different tasks. A transparent appearance or the name PVC does not guarantee pre…
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Selecting steel spiral PVC hose
In steel spiral reinforced PVC hoses, the spiral is a structural element that contributes to the shape stability of the hose. The presence of a spiral alone does not mean resistance to full vacuum or reliable electrical…
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Selecting rigid PVC spiral hose
Rigid PVC spiral reinforced hoses are defined by a flexible wall and a spiral structure that supports the shape. Suitability for suction or light material transfer is determined not from the appearance of the spiral but…
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Reading technical values for transparent braided PVC hose
In a transparent braided hose, the visible braid shows the reinforcement construction; it does not on its own determine the permissible working pressure. The manufacturer limits given together with the product's size, t…
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Evaluating the effect of temperature on PVC hose
The catalog pressure of a PVC hose is meaningful together with the temperature condition stated in the catalog. For hotter operation, the permissible pressure or vacuum must be taken from the derating table of the produ…
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