Fire hose is a necessary material for firefighting. The quality of fire hose not only affects the work efficiency, but concerns firefighter’s security. Generally, fire hose absorbs rubber or PVC as the raw material. But there is a new hose develops fast recently. Then, let’s talk about the TPU fire layflat hose next.
Brief introduction of TUP fire hose
In fact, the production of fire layflat hose begins in 1950s. While the raw material changes from NR and PVC to TPU and NBR. While the gap on technology and quality with foreign products is constantly narrow. Besides, we have advantage on price.
Because fire hose has different types, the structure is also various. But the basic structure contents lining, coat, braid layer and cover. With different linings, there are rubber layflat hose, PVC layflat hose and TPU layflat hose.
PVC latflat hose is light in weight with great water and weather resistance. Besides, it’s really cheap. Thus it’s used in almost all the industries. But TPU layflat hose is high-end. Because it integrates the advantages of both PVC and rubber layflat hose. However, the price is much higher than PVC and rubber hose. Because the raw material is really expensive. While the equipment has to import. But this changed since 1990s. Now, more and more firefighting bureaus change to TPU layflat hose. Besides, mine, petroleum and dock use it in bulk.
EverFlex works on layflat hose since 2006. Now, we become a powerful supplier integrating R&D and export. With quality products and unique service, we cooperate with over 1300 clients. They come from all over the world such as America, Russia, Brazil and Thailand. If you need fire hose and have any questions, contact us now.