There are many PVC uses and properties, making it an incredibly popular material across a wide range of industries.
It can be found in sectors ranging from agriculture to water supply, with key features such as its density, durability and value for money making it the obvious choice for use as industrial hose.
What is PVC?
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is a type of thermoplastic, meaning that it
becomes pliable when it is heated. It is made from a combination of chlorine from salt and carbon from oil or gas.
Polyvinyl chloride is available in two forms, flexible (plasticised) and rigid (unplasticised). It can be used in grommets and plug covers, as well as for a variety of purposes within the construction industry. This includes windows, industrial hose.
What PVC uses and properties make it suitable for industrial hose?
Thanks to its biological and chemical resistance as well as its economical value, PVC material is widely used as industrial hose. As suppliers of PVC Layflat hose, PVC reinforced hose and PVC suction and delivery hose, we’re firm believers in its ability to suit a range of industrial applications.
1. Durable
PVC features excellent resistance to weathering, rot, abrasion and chemicals. This makes it ideal for a wide range of applications and it can be found in industries such as agriculture, construction and water supply. In fact, PVC Construct states that “it is estimated that more than 75 per cent of PVC pipes will have a lifetime in excess of 40 years,” demonstrating their long-lasting nature.
2. Fire resistant
PVC has flame retardant properties, meaning that is capable of “slowing down the spread of fire”. This is a highly desired quality, adding to both the durability and safe nature of the product. It also distinguishes it from other types of plastic as this property can be largely attributed the large amounts of chlorine in its structure.
3. Versatile
When paired with its kink resistant properties, the versatile nature of PVC makes it an ideal hose material. It is this quality which makes it suited to our completely collapsible layflat hose, which is used for applications like engineering, construction and irrigation.
4. Economical
Less non-renewable fossil fuel is required to make polyvinyl chloride than any other commodity plastic, keeping its prices down. Its durability also results in very low maintenance costs over the course of its long lifespan, and means you don’t have to keep paying to replace it.
5. Recyclable
Not only does PVC offer a lifespan lasting up to sixty years, it can also be recycled after its use. There are two separate methods for recycling PVC; mechanical which refers to grinding down the plastic before melting it into its next form and feedstock which involves it being stripped right back to the molecules. These can then be used to make more polyvinyl chloride or other materials.
Contact Us
For more information on our range of PVC or to learn which other types of hose we have available, please visit Hose Shop Ltd. today. Alternatively, get in touch with a member of our friendly, knowledgeable team by calling 01423 815143 or completing our online contact form.
