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What are the key benefits of a PVC hose?

PVC hose is a versatile product. The material from which a PVC hose is built has many advantages, which is why so many businesses use it.

Here are the key benefits of using PVC hoses:

Resistance

PVC hoses' properties enhance their reliability and durability in several ways. Firstly, they have a very high chemical resistance. Secondly, they are not susceptible to abrasion and corrosion.

PVC hoses also stand up well to a variety of weather conditions and are resistant to rot and shock. This means that they provide a robust and reliable solution for all industries.

Flexibility

PVC is also a flexible material, so PVC hoses are characterized by their flexibility, strength, and durability even under varying temperatures and conditions. They will even endure frosts as low as -45°C without losing their properties.

Transparency and flow

If you work in an industry where it is important to be able to visually monitor the flow of a medium, PVC hoses will be the ideal solution. Why? Because PVC's physical properties mean that it easily achieves full transparency.

In addition, the material also has excellent flow properties, which reduces the risk of clogs.

Versatility

Thanks to the many special formulations and different design options that are available in the production of PVC, it has one of the widest ranges of applications of any plastic.

All kinds of industries, from medical to construction and chemical, use PVC hoses for fluid transmission, chemical processing, air and gas supply, or fuel transport.

Versatility also means that it is much easier to find a PVC hose that suits your needs.

Safety

As PVC is the most thoroughly researched and tested plastic in the world, we know beyond any doubt that it meets all international standards for product health and safety.

As a result, the right mix of plastic works well in medical applications and in the food industry. In the latter case, odourlessness and tastelessness are particularly important.

Stability

As a non-toxic and inert polymer, PVC is a stable material. Therefore, when it transports different liquids, it does not undergo significant changes in terms of material composition or properties. This makes it an extremely safe and reliable option for most applications.

Low cost

PVC is the number one choice for many industries because of the low cost and efficiency that comes with it. It is also not without significance that PVC is cheap to maintain and durable.

How to choose the right PVC hoses?

When you are choosing PVC hoses for your own needs, consider a few important points. These are:

• Working pressure — This parameter determines what constant working pressure the hose can withstand. This affects, among other things, the thickness of the hose layers or the type of reinforcement. For high pressures, a PVC hose will work best. 
• Diameter — Another important parameter that has a very large impact on the flow rate, which is also the pressure. The general rule of thumb is that wider hoses are for higher pressure. Therefore, a 50 mm PVC hose, for example, will perform better at high flow rates than a 25 mm PVC hose. 
• Temperature range — The operating temperature limit of the hose is important as, when exceeded, the material loses its properties and even becomes damaged. PVC hoses generally tolerate high temperatures poorly, but the right mix of plastic and rubber can help with this. 
• Environmental conditions —Take into account also where you will be using the hoses. Will they come into contact with chemicals or situations that could result in mechanical damage? If so, choose a more resistant and robust hose. 
• Type of medium — Always select the specification of the hose according to the medium it will transport. Otherwise, the hose walls may be quickly degraded or damaged. For example, a PVC hose for water is unlikely to work well for the transfer of more demanding substances.