| Product Ref | Nominal dimension |
Size | Length | W.P. | B.P. | Weight | Volume | |
| lnch | I.D x O.D | |||||||
| mm | mm | m | bar | bar | kg/roll | m3 | ||
| PSWH-06 | 1/4" | 6 | 11 | 100 | -1~11 | 33 | 11.5 | 0.028 |
| PSWH-08 | 5/16" | 8 | 14 | 100 | -1~11 | 33 | 15 | 0.039 |
| PSWH-10 | 3/8" | 9 | 14±0.2 | 100 | -1~10 | 30 | 15 | 0.027 |
| 10 | 15±0.2 | 100 | -1~10 | 30 | 16 | 0.041 | ||
| 9 | 15 | 100 | -1~11 | 33 | 18 | 0.029 | ||
| 10 | 16 | 100 | -1~11 | 33 | 20 | 0.045 | ||
| PSWH-12 | 1/2" | 12 | 17±0.2 | 100 | -1~9 | 30 | 17 | 0.044 |
| 12 | 18 | 100 | -1~10 | 30 | 22 | 0.049 | ||
| PSWH-16 | 5/8" | 15 | 22 | 100 | -1~10 | 30 | 31 | 0.074 |
| 15 | 21±0.2 | 100 | -1~9 | 30 | 26 | 0.074 | ||
| 16 | 20±0.2 | 100 | -1~8 | 20 | 18 | 0.061 | ||
| 16 | 23±0.2 | 100 | -1~9 | 30 | 32 | 0.063 | ||
| PSWH-20 | 3/4" | 19 | 26 | 50 | -1~10 | 30 | 18 | 0.052 |
| 19 | 25.5±0.2 | 50 | -1~8 | 20 | 15 | 0.05 | ||
| 20 | 26±0.2 | 50 | -1~8 | 20 | 16 | 0.05 | ||
| 20 | 24.5±0.2 | 50 | -1~8 | 20 | 13 | 0.05 | ||
| PSWH-22 | 7/8" | 22 | 30±0.2 | 50 | -1~8 | 20 | 25 | 0.065 |
| 22 | 27±0.2 | 50 | -1~8 | 20 | 15 | 0.058 | ||
| PSWH-25 | 1" | 25 | 33 | 50 | -1~10 | 25 | 27 | 0.085 |
| 25 | 29±0.2 | 50 | -1~7 | 20 | 11 | 0.065 | ||
| 25 | 30±0.2 | 50 | -1~7 | 20 | 18 | 0.069 | ||
| 25 | 32±0.2 | 50 | -1~7 | 20 | 25 | 0.078 | ||
| PSWH-32 | 1-1/4" | 32 | 41 | 40 | -1~7 | 20 | 31 | 0.106 |
| 32 | 36±0.2 | 50 | -1~5 | 19 | 20 | 0.124 | ||
| 32 | 38.6±0.2 | 50 | -1~5 | 19 | 30 | 0.133 | ||
| 32 | 41±0.2 | 50 | -1~6 | 20 | 40 | 0.152 | ||
| 32 | 41.6±0.2 | 50 | -1~6 | 20 | 45 | 0.13 | ||
| PSWH-38 | 1-1/2" | 38 | 48 | 40 | -1~6 | 18 | 42 | 0.154 |
| 38 | 42.8±0.2 | 50 | -1~5 | 16 | 25 | 0.154 | ||
| 38 | 44±0.2 | 50 | -1~5 | 16 | 30 | 0.161 | ||
| 38 | 44.6±0.2 | 50 | -1~5 | 16 | 35 | 0.169 | ||
| 38 | 45.5±0.2 | 50 | -1~6 | 18 | 40 | 0.173 | ||
| 38 | 46.4±0.2 | 50 | -1~6 | 18 | 45 | 0.184 | ||
| PSWH-45 | 1-3/4" | 45 | 56 | 40 | -1~6 | 17 | 52 | 0.19 |
| 45 | 50±0.2 | 50 | -1~5 | 16 | 30 | 0.198 | ||
| 45 | 52±0.2 | 50 | -1~5 | 16 | 40 | 0.211 | ||
| 45 | 53±0.2 | 50 | -1~5 | 16 | 50 | 0.229 | ||
| PSWH-48 | 1-7/8" | 48 | 59 | 40 | -1~5 | 16 | 56 | 0.208 |
| 48 | 54.6±0.2 | 50 | -1~5 | 15 | 40 | 0.234 | ||
| 48 | 56.4±0.2 | 50 | -1~5 | 15 | 60 | 0.262 | ||
| 48 | 58±0.2 | 50 | -1~5 | 15 | 70 | 0.267 | ||
| PSWH-50 | 2" | 50 | 62 | 40 | -1~5 | 16 | 64 | 0.276 |
| 50 | 55.6±0.2 | 50 | -1~5 | 10 | 40 | 0.258 | ||
| 50 | 57.2±0.2 | 50 | -1~5 | 14 | 50 | 0.268 | ||
| 50 | 58.2±0.2 | 50 | -1~5 | 14 | 60 | 0.273 | ||
| 50 | 60±0.2 | 50 | -1~5 | 15 | 70 | 0.289 | ||
| PSWH-58 | 2-5/46" | 58 | 70 | 40 | -1~5 | 15 | 80 | 0.35 |
| PSWH-64 | 2-1/2" | 63 | 80 | 30 | -1~5 | 14 | 84 | 0.33 |
| 64 | 72.3±0.2 | 40 | -1~4 | 10 | 60 | 0.351 | ||
| 64 | 75±0.2 | 40 | -1~4 | 10 | 80 | 0.37 | ||
| 64 | 76±0.2 | 40 | -1~4 | 10 | 94 | 0.37 | ||
| 64 | 77±0.2 | 40 | -1~4 | 10 | 100 | 0.389 | ||
| PSWH-75 | 3" | 75 | 91 | 30 | -1~5 | 13 | 105 | 0.436 |
| 75 | 84±0.2 | 40 | -1~4 | 10 | 72 | 0.504 | ||
| 75 | 85±0.2 | 40 | -1~4 | 10 | 80 | 0.504 | ||
| 75 | 87±0.2 | 40 | -1~4 | 10 | 100 | 0.681 | ||
| 75 | 89±0.2 | 40 | -1~4 | 10 | 120 | 0.715 | ||
| PSWH-90 | 3-1/2" | 90 | 108 | 20 | -1~4 | 12 | 90 | 0.64 |
| PSWH-100 | 4" | 100 | 118 | 20 | -1~3 | 10 | 96 | 0.505 |
| 102 | 112±0.2 | 30 | -1~3 | 10 | 90 | 0.667 | ||
| 102 | 114±0.2 | 30 | -1~3 | 10 | 105 | 0.676 | ||
| 102 | 115±0.2 | 30 | -1~3 | 10 | 120 | 0.706 | ||
| 102 | 118±0.2 | 30 | -1~3 | 10 | 144 | 0.716 | ||
| PSWH-110 | 4-3/8" | 110 | 123 | 20 | -1~3 | 10 | 80 | 0.81 |
| PSWH-117 | 4-5/8" | 117 | 133 | 20 | -1~3 | 10 | 110 | 1.024 |
| PSWH-127 | 5" | 127 | 143 | 20 | -1~3 | 10 | 120 | 1.243 |
| PSWH-140 | 5-1/2" | 140 | 156 | 10 | -1~3 | 10 | 65 | 0.627 |
| PSWH-152 | 6" | 152 | 170 | 10 | -1~3 | 10 | 90 | 0.765 |
| PSWH-160 | 6-5/16" | 160 | 176 | 10 | -1~3 | 10 | 85 | 0.922 |
| PSWH-180 | 7" | 180 | 196 | 10 | -1~3 | 10 | 85 | 1.156 |
| PSWH-200 | 8" | 200 | 224 | 10 | -1~3 | 10 | 120 | 1.426 |
A transparent hose with wire significantly enhances both safety and efficiency in food and beverage processing due to its unique combination of visual monitoring capabilities and structural integrity.
Enhanced Safety Through Visual Flow
The most immediate benefit is the transparency of the PVC material. This clarity allows for visual flow monitoring, which is crucial in the food industry. Operators can instantly inspect the contents being conveyed, such as milk, beverage, distilled liquor, beer, jam, and other foods. This capability enhances safety by:
Detecting Contamination: Immediate visibility helps spot any foreign particles, discoloration, or microbial growth that might contaminate the product, ensuring food safety standards are met.
Preventing Cross-Contamination: When switching between different products (e.g., beverages), the transparent wall confirms that the line is fully purged and cleaned, preventing the incorrect transfer of liquids.
Monitoring CIP (Clean-In-Place) Cycles: Visibility ensures cleaning solutions are flowing correctly and rinsing is complete, validating sanitation protocols.
Structural Efficiency and Reliability
The embedded steel wire reinforcement, which gives the hose its alias as PVC Spring Hose or steel Spiral Reinforced PVC Suction Hoses, boosts operational efficiency:
Kink and Crush Resistance: The wire screwing inlaid in the hose makes it highly Kink and crush resistant. This is vital in busy processing plants where hoses might be run over or heavily routed, ensuring continuous, uninterrupted flow and preventing costly downtime.
Suction and Discharge Capability: The steel reinforcement enables the hose to handle minus pressure (vacuum) without collapsing, making it suitable for both suction and discharge hoses applications, such as drawing ingredients from tanks.
Reduced Material Buildup: The clear mirror-smooth surface minimizes friction and reduces material buildup, ensuring product integrity and simplifying the cleaning process.
By using the food grade steel wire hose, processors get a highly adaptable, safe, and efficient conduit that is suitable for the demanding tasks of modern food and beverage production.
When selecting PVC steel wire hose manufacturers for demanding industrial projects—such as those in agriculture, construction, mining, and manufacturing—the focus should be on product quality, material integrity, and proven performance standards.
Manufacturing Quality and Material Standards
The first priority is ensuring the manufacturer adheres to strict quality control, particularly regarding the core components:
Reinforcement Strength: Verify the quality of the steel wire screwing inlaid in the hose. A high-quality PVC steel wire hose must provide sufficient reinforcement to meet the requirements for minus pressure (suction) and resistance to crushing, impact, and external pressures typical in heavy industry.
PVC Compound Quality: The PVC must be tough, abrasion-resistant, and flexible while maintaining long-term clarity and operating within the specified Temperature Range of -10℃ ~70℃. Inconsistency in the PVC quality can lead to premature hardening or cracking.
Certification and Application Specialization
A reliable manufacturer will have verifiable certifications and specialized product lines:
Food Grade Capability: For any application involving consumables (even indirectly), confirm the manufacturer produces certified food grade steel wire hose and can provide documentation proving compliance for conveying items like milk, beverage, jam, and other foods.
Performance Metrics: The manufacturer should clearly state technical specifications, including the maximum working pressure, minimum bending radius, and the pressure rating for the steel Spiral Reinforced PVC Suction Hoses. The small bending radius mentioned in the characteristics is a key performance indicator for maneuverability in tight industrial spaces.
Reputation and Customization
Finally, assess the manufacturer's experience and service capabilities:
Industry Experience: Choose PVC steel wire hose manufacturers with a strong track record of supplying similar steel-reinforced PVC hoses to sectors like mining and construction, indicating their hoses are built to handle demanding tasks.
Customization and Support: Manufacturers who can offer various sizes and support services are preferable, ensuring they can meet the specific needs of your project, such as custom fittings or specialized testing.
The choice between food-grade vs. standard PVC steel wire hoses hinges entirely on the intended application and the nature of the material being conveyed. Both types share the fundamental structure of a PVC steel wire hose with internal wire reinforcement, but they differ critically in material purity and compliance.
The food grade steel wire hose is specifically formulated to be non-toxic and non-leaching, ensuring the integrity and safety of consumables. This is the only acceptable choice for any process where the conveyed material is consumed by humans or animals.
Structural and Performance Similarities
In terms of mechanical performance, both versions of the pvc steel wire hose offer the same core benefits due to the steel wire reinforcement:
Suction Capability: Both function as PVC steel suction hoses, able to handle minus pressure due to the embedded wire, making them suitable for drawing liquids.
Durability: Both are tough and abrasion-resistant, and offer resistance to crushing, impact, and external pressures, making them suitable for use in demanding fields like agriculture, construction, and mining.
Visual Monitoring: Both are transparent hose with wire, allowing for visual flow and easier monitoring of the conveyed materials or potential blockages.
Selecting the Right Hose
Choose Food-Grade If: Your application involves contact with any food, beverage, or pharmaceutical product. The higher cost is mandatory for consumer safety and regulatory compliance.
Choose Standard Grade If: Your application involves water suction and discharge, irrigation, dewatering and pumping of liguids and slurries, oil, or non-potable powder in industrial or agricultural settings where ingestion is not a factor. This option is typically more cost-effective for heavy-duty, non-sanitary tasks.
Z-Smartflex delivers superior-quality industrial hoses and fittings with global reliability, offering you durable solutions and exceptional service for all your fluid transfer needs.