Layflat Hose Standard
Light-duty PVC layflat hoses typically offer the following features:
- Construction: Made from a PVC compound inner tube and cover, reinforced with high-strength synthetic fabric or yarn for durability.
- Application: Primarily used for low working pressure applications like water discharge, agricultural irrigation (e.g., trickle irrigation), and light-duty dewatering.
- Durability: Designed to be abrasion-resistant and UV-stabilised for outdoor use.
- Temperature Range: Most products can operate effectively within a temperature range of -10°C to +60°C.
- Handling: They are lightweight and flexible, assuming a round shape under pressure and returning to a flat shape for easy storage and transport.
Description
| Nominal ID | Inside Diameter | Wall Thickness | Working Pressure | Bursting Pressure | Roll Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1" | 26.5 ± 1mm | 1.45 ± 0.2mm | 6 kgf/cm² | 18 kgf/cm² | 50 & 100m |
| 1.5" | 40 ± 2mm | 1.2 ± 0.2mm | 5 kgf/cm² | 15 kgf/cm² | 50 & 100m |
| 2" | 52 ± 2mm | 1.2 ± 0.2mm | 4.5 kgf/cm² | 14 kgf/cm² | 50 & 100m |
| 3" | 77 ± 2mm | 1.35 ± 0.2mm | 4 kgf/cm² | 12 kgf/cm² | 50 & 100m |
| 4" | 103 ± 2mm | 1.35 ± 0.2mm | 4 kgf/cm² | 12 kgf/cm² | 50 & 100m |
LayFlat Fittings
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