PVC Layflat Hose
PVC Layflat Hose
PVC layflat hose is the full PVC range, made from 1 inch to 20 inch for water discharge and supply in agriculture, construction and civil engineering.
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Material Guide
TPU vs PVC vs NBR Layflat Hose and How to Choose
The three materials are not grades of the same thing. They differ in temperature range, pressure capability, chemical tolerance and standard length, and those four figures usually settle the decision.
Temperature Decides First
PVC layflat hose is rated -20°C to 70°C. TPU runs -50°C to 80°C. Nitrile rubber covers -30°C to 100°C, and with an EPDM liner the hot water hose reaches 150°C. If the duty falls outside -20°C to 70°C, PVC is already out.
Length Changes the Joint Count
PVC layflat hose is supplied in 20 m and 50 m lengths. TPU layflat hose is supplied in 200 m. On a one kilometre run that is the difference between roughly twenty joints and five. Every joint is a potential leak and a pressure loss.
Chemical and Oil Exposure
TPU is oil and chemical resistant, which is why it is specified for fuel transfer and frac water. Nitrile rubber resists oil, chemicals, UV and ozone, which is why it is used for compressed air where compressor oil carries over. Plain PVC is specified for water.
How the Wall Is Built
TPU layflat hose is made by extrusion through the weave: the TPU is forced through the woven polyester so cover and lining bond to each other through the weave rather than being glued to its surface. That bond is what stops delamination under repeated pressure cycles. Jason developed this construction in 2015.
A Simple Selection Rule
Use PVC for water in moderate conditions where cost matters. Use TPU where pressure, cold, abrasion, chemicals or run length are real constraints. Use nitrile rubber where the hose lives outdoors, is handled constantly and must not need a maintenance routine.
Products
Products Covered in This Guide
TPU Layflat Hose
Layflat Supply Hose
The layflat supply hose is our TPU discharge and supply hose made by the extrusion through-the-weave method, which bonds cover to lining and firmly encapsulates the woven polyester.
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NBR Layflat Hose
Rubber Covered Fire Hose
Rubber covered fire hose is a maintenance-free covered fire hose used by municipal and industrial fire services.
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TPU Layflat Hose
Fuel Transfer Hose
The fuel transfer hose moves oil, fuel, chemicals and waste water.
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Common Questions on This Topic
Is TPU always better than PVC
No. For plain water at moderate temperature and pressure, PVC does the same job for less money. TPU earns its cost on pressure, cold, chemicals and long runs.
What does through the weave construction mean
TPU is extruded through the woven polyester so cover and lining bond to each other through the weave, rather than being adhered to the outside of it.
Which material is best for compressed air
Nitrile rubber, because it handles the oil carried over from a compressor and resists UV and ozone in outdoor service.
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