PVC Layflat Hose

 

PVC Layflat hose is a tough water discharge hoses made with a PVC cover and reinforced polyester yarn.

The high tensile polyester yarn provides great durability and strength in all working situations.

It is highly durable while maintaining great flexibility and best suited for low – medium pressure applications.

 

 

Light weight, Good flexibility.

Corrosion resistant, anti-aging.

Easy use & storage.

Different colors available.

Assemblies and/or cut lengths available.

Burst pressure 3 times working pressure.

Non-toxic, Non-smell.

 

PVC layflat hose is designed for light and heavy duty applications, the hoses are most commonly used in agricultural equipment where continuous water flow through irrigation systems is required. Additional uses include water pump, pool & spa, construction, mines and marine.

 

 

PVC Layflat Hose (Standard Duty)

 

Item code	Inner diameter		W.P.	B.P.	Weight	M	Packing measurements	CBM/ROLL
	inch	mm	BAR	BAR	kg/roll	length/roll	DXH cm	m3
PLHS19	3/4"	19	4	12	14	100	60x4	0.02
PLHS25	1"	25	4	12	15	100	67x5	0.022
PLHS32	1-1/4"	32	4	12	17	100	64x6	0.025
PLHS38	1-1/2"	38	5	15	20.5	100	63x7	0.028
PLHS51	2"	51	4	12	23	100	60x9	0.032
PLHS64	2.5"	64	4	12	32	100	64x12	0.049
PLHS76	3"	76	4	12	36	100	64x14	0.057
PLHS102	4"	102	4	12	55	100	67x18	0.081
PLHS125	5"	125	4	12	75	100	68x22	0.102
PLHS153	6"	153	4	12	90	100	68x26	0.12
PLHS203	8"	203	3	9	178.5	100	79x34	0.212
PLHS254	10"	254	2.5	7.5	265	100	85x42	0.303
PLHS305	12"	305	2	6	291	100	85x50	0.361

 

PVC Layflat Hose (Medium Duty)

 

Item code	Inner diameter		W.P.	B.P.	Weight	M	Packing measurements	CBM/ROLL
	inch	mm	BAR	BAR	kg/roll	length/roll	DXH cm	m3
PLHM19	3/4"	19	7	21	11.2	100	67X3.5	0.016
PLHM25	1"	25	7	21	16.5	100	68x5	0.023
PLHM32	1-1/4"	32	7	21	19	100	68x6	0.028
PLHM38	1-1/2"	38	7	21	23	100	67x7	0.031
PLHM51	2"	51	6	18	30	100	66x9	0.039
PLHM64	2.5"	64	7	21	43	100	72x11	0.057
PLHM76	3"	76	6	18	50	100	73x13	0.069
PLHM102	4"	102	6	18	86.5	100	77x18	0.107
PLHM125	5"	125	6	18	108	100	78x22	0.134
PLHM153	6"	153	6	18	160	100	84x26	0.183
PLHM203	8"	203	4	12	202	100	83x34	0.234

 

PVC Layflat Hose (Heavy Duty)

 

Item code	Inner diameter		W.P.	B.P.	Weight	M	Packing measurements	CBM/ROLL
	inch	mm	BAR	BAR	kg/roll	length/roll	DXH cm	m3
PLHH19	3/4"	19	10.5	31.5	7	50	51x4	0.01
PLHH25	1"	25	10.5	31.5	10	50	53x5	0.014
PLHH32	1-1/4"	32	10.5	31.5	10.5	50	49x6	0.014
PLHH38	1-1/2"	38	10.5	31.5	14.5	50	51.5x7.5	0.02
PLHH45-1	1-3/4"	45	8	24	16	50	51.5x8	0.021
PLHH45-2	1-3/4"	45	10.5	31.5	17.5	50	53x8	0.022
PLHH51-1	2"	51	8	24	17.5	50	57x8	0.026
PLHH51-2	2"	51	10.5	31.5	21	50	57x9	0.029
PLHH64	2.5"	64	10.5	31.5	27	50	61x11.5	0.043
PLHH76-1	3"	76	9	27	33	50	62x13	0.05
PLHH76-2	3"	76	10	30	43	50	62x14	0.054
PLHH102	4"	102	9	27	50	50	63x18	0.071
PLHH125	5"	125	9	27	90	50	66x21	0.09
PLHH153	6"	153	6	18	100	50	68x26	0.12
PLHH203-1	8"	203	5	15	110	50	63x34	0.135
PLHH203-2	8"	203	6	18	140	50	70x35	0.172

 

Tips for Extending the Service Life of Your PVC Layflat Hose

 

Extending the service life of your PVC layflat hose depends heavily on meticulous maintenance, correct usage during operation, and proper storage when idle. Given its design as a tough water discharge hose made with a PVC cover and reinforced polyester yarn, maximizing its lifespan ensures you capitalize on its inherent durability and flexibility.

Maintenance and Cleaning

Regular cleaning is vital to prevent degradation. After using the PVC layflat hose for water discharge, especially in applications like construction or mines where the water may contain grit, silt, or chemicals, ensure it is thoroughly flushed.

Rinsing: Run clean water through the hose to remove any abrasive particles that could damage the inner lining or cause friction wear when the hose is later rolled up.
Inspection: Regularly inspect the entire length for signs of external abrasion, small cuts, or punctures. Although the material is Corrosion resistant, anti-aging, prompt repair of minor damage prevents it from expanding into major leaks under pressure.

Proper Use During Operation

Proper operational techniques are crucial for preserving the integrity of the pvc layflat hose:

Avoid Dragging on Sharp Surfaces: While the hose is tough, constantly dragging it over sharp rocks or abrasive surfaces will degrade the outer PVC cover and compromise the inner reinforcement (high tensile polyester yarn).

Manage Pressure: Ensure the operating pressure remains well below the specified burst pressure (which is 3 times working pressure). Although the hose is well-suited for low – medium pressure applications, continuous operation near the maximum working pressure can stress the reinforcement.
Prevent Twisting: When unrolling and laying the hose, ensure it is straight and free of twists. Twisting can concentrate stress in certain areas when pressurized, leading to premature failure.
Storage

When not in use, proper storage maximizes the hose's Easy use & storage feature:

Drain Completely: Ensure the hose is completely drained of water before rolling it flat. Water left inside can promote mold or mildew, or freeze in cold conditions, potentially damaging the material.
Roll Flat: Utilize its layflat design by rolling it up tightly. This compact form is efficient and protects the inner lining.
Environmental Protection: Store the rolled hose in a cool, dry area away from direct sunlight and harsh chemicals, despite its resistance features. This minimizes UV exposure and ensures the material remains Flexible and ready for its next use in irrigation systems or water pump applications.

 

Exploring the Advantages of Blue Lay Flat Discharge Hose for Continuous Water Flow Applications

 

The blue lay flat discharge hose is a specialized and highly advantageous solution for applications requiring continuous water flow, such as large-scale agricultural irrigation systems, which are explicitly mentioned as a common use. While the core performance comes from the reinforced PVC construction, the practical advantages of the lay flat design and color coding are significant.

Suitability for Continuous Flow

The primary functional benefit is the combination of the robust material and the lay flat design:
Durability and Strength: The hose is constructed with a PVC cover and reinforced polyester yarn, providing the necessary great durability and strength to handle continuous, long-duration water transfer, especially in agricultural equipment settings.

Low Friction Loss: When pressurized, the hose adopts a round cross-section with a smooth inner lining, promoting efficient flow and minimizing friction loss, which is critical for maintaining consistent pressure over long distances in irrigation systems.

Practical and Logistical Benefits

The defining characteristic of the lay flat design is its superior handling and storage efficiency:

Easy Handling: The hose is Light weight and offers Good flexibility, making deployment and retrieval in large fields simpler and less labor-intensive compared to rigid piping or bulkier rubber hoses.
Storage and Transport: When not in use, the hose collapses completely flat. This feature translates to significant logistical advantages, allowing for the easy coiling, storage, and transport of much greater lengths of hose in a smaller space.

The Role of Color (Blue Lay Flat Discharge Hose)

While color doesn't impact flow, it plays a key role in organization and safety in industrial and agricultural settings. The use of a blue lay flat discharge hose often serves as a quick visual indicator, distinguishing it from other hoses (like red for fire-related uses or yellow for chemicals) and confirming it for use in general water discharge or transfer. This visual coding enhances safety and ensures the correct hose is used for the intended purpose. This comprehensive utility makes the blue variant a preferred choice for reliable, continuous water management.

 

Benefits of Using Heavy Duty Layflat Hose in High-Volume Water Pumping and Drainage Projects

 

The heavy duty layflat hose is specifically engineered to handle the strenuous demands of high-volume water pumping and drainage projects, such as those encountered in construction, mines, and marine applications. Its advantages stem directly from enhanced strength and structural integrity, differentiating it from standard layflat options.

Enhanced Durability for Extreme Conditions

The term ""heavy duty"" implies a higher concentration of reinforcing materials and a thicker PVC wall, which translates to superior performance in harsh environments:
Increased Strength: A heavy duty layflat hose utilizes a high-tenacity reinforced polyester yarn that allows it to consistently operate at higher working pressures than standard models, crucial for moving large volumes of water over vertical lifts or long distances.

Abrasion Resistance: The thicker PVC cover provides greater resistance to external damage from abrasion, punctures, and tears commonly found on construction sites or in mines. This enhances its anti-aging and Corrosion resistant properties under severe stress.

High-Volume Efficiency

The ability to move vast quantities of water is a fundamental requirement in drainage projects:
Optimal Flow: Despite being heavy-duty, the lay flat design ensures low friction loss when fully pressurized, maintaining a strong, continuous flow rate necessary for high-volume water pump applications.

Safety Margin: A high burst pressure (typically 3 times working pressure) provides an essential safety buffer against pressure surges that are common when pumps start or stop abruptly in large drainage operations.

Logistical Supremacy

Even in its robust, heavy-duty form, the lay flat design maintains its logistical edge:

Compact Storage: The hose can be stored flat, making it the most efficient way to transport and store large lengths of high-capacity piping. This is a significant advantage on crowded construction sites or mines where space is at a premium.

Easy Deployment: Being Light weight and flexible for its size, deployment across rugged terrain is faster and simpler than setting up rigid steel or PVC pipelines, making it the ideal temporary or semi-permanent conduit for emergency or ongoing water management projects.