In modern industrial and commercial applications, suction hoses play a critical role in the transportation of various liquids, particles, and gases. This competitive analysis aims to compare and analyze three primary types of suction hoses: PVC Steel Wire Hoses, TPU Steel Wire Hoses, and Spiral Reinforced PVC Suction HoseS. By delving into the features, advantages, and applications of these products, we aim to provide customers with valuable insights to make informed decisions when selecting the most suitable suction hose.

PVC Steel Wire Hoses V.S. TPU Steel Wire Hoses

PVC steel wire hoses and TPU steel wire hoses are commonly used hoses in industry, both of which are reinforced with steel wires. However, each has its own advantages and disadvantages. Here are some of their main differences:

1)  Material

PVC steel wire hoses are made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and are a very common type of plastic.

TPU steel wire hose is made of Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), which is a kind of plastic with rubber like flexibility and plasticity.

2) Applicability

PVC steel wire hoses have good resistance to acids and alkalis, and are suitable for liquid transportation, drainage, and oil transportation.

TPU steel wire hoses are widely used in excavator and construction machinery, petroleum, chemical, pharmaceutical, food, and other industries due to their excellent wear resistance, torsion resistance, and weather resistance

3) Temperature resistance

The temperature resistance range of PVC steel wire hoses is generally between -10 ℃ and 65 ℃.

TPU steel wire hoses have a wider temperature resistance range, generally ranging from -40 ℃ to 90 ℃.

4) Mechanical strength

PVC steel wire hoses have good compressive strength, but they are far inferior to TPU steel wire hoses in terms of impact strength and tensile strength.

TPU steel wire hoses have high mechanical strength, including impact resistance, wear resistance, tensile strength, and tear resistance.

5) Environmental friendliness

PVC materials may produce harmful substances during production and processing, but many manufacturers have adopted more environmentally friendly production methods to reduce these impacts.

TPU is an environmentally friendly material that does not contain harmful substances and can be biodegradable.

6) Cost

The cost of TPU steel wire hose is several times higher than that of PVC steel wire hose.

PVC Steel Wire Hoses V.S. Spiral Reinforced PVC Suction Hose

1) Structure

PVC steel wire hose: Spiral reinforcement with steel wire is used to enhance the hose's compressive strength.

Spiral Reinforced PVC Suction Hose: Spiral reinforced PVC suction hose made by plasticized vinyl compound with a rigid PVC spiral and textile reinforcement. Completely smooth inside and with an external PVC corrugated helix.

2) Weight per meter

PVC steel wire hose: Due to internal steel wire reinforcement, its weight is usually greater than that of PVC plastic reinforced spiral hoses. The specific meter weight depends on the diameter and wall thickness of the hose.

Spiral Reinforced PVC Suction Hose: It is lighter than PVC steel wire hose, easy to handle and install.

3) Performance

PVC steel wire hose: It has good pressure resistance, wear resistance, and chemical resistance, but its flexibility and bending resistance are relatively poor.

Spiral Reinforced PVC Suction Hose: Although its pressure resistance is not as good as that of steel wire hose, it has excellent flexibility and bending, making it more suitable for use in places that require bending or working in high pressures.

4) Application

PVC steel wire hose: It is widely used in various industrial places, including industrial dust collection, drainage, water transportation, oil and powder, etc.

Spiral Reinforced PVC Suction Hose: It offers excellent solution for suction and discharge of water, conceived to resist at the highest pressures, even in severe conditions. The larger sizes are ideally suited for fish handling and on rental pumping systems

5) Cost

PVC steel wire hose: Due to the addition of steel wire reinforcement, the manufacturing cost is relatively high, so its price is usually higher than that of PVC plastic reinforced spiral hoses.

Spiral Reinforced PVC Suction Hose: Its manufacturing cost and selling price are usually lower than PVC steel wire hose.