Don't Underestimate That Hose! The Nuances Behind Commercial Scrubber Drain Pipe Materials.

Currently, there are three mainstream materials on the market: PVC, TPU, and rubber. Each has its own characteristics and is suited for entirely different scenarios.

PVC Material: The Economical and Practical Choice

PVC is the most common and budget-friendly option. You can think of it as the standard configuration.

Its advantage lies in its relatively soft texture, making it lightweight and easy to handle and store during daily operations. Of course, its drawbacks stem from its standard nature. It is somewhat sensitive to heat; frequent use with hot water or high-temperature steam can accelerate aging, causing the hose to harden, become brittle, and eventually crack. Additionally, its tolerance to strong acids, alkalis, or powerful degreasers is average, and prolonged exposure may lead to corrosion of the hose.

Therefore, PVC hoses are very suitable for conventional commercial environments like offices, shopping malls, and hotels. When used with room-temperature water and neutral cleaning agents, they can perform reliably and steadily.

TPU Material: The Durable and Tough Upgrade

If you need to use the Scrubber in harsher environments, TPU is a significant upgrade over PVC. It is a high-performance material with a higher price point, but it offers a very noticeable improvement in durability.

The biggest advantage of TPU is its extreme abrasion resistance. In factory workshops or on warehouse concrete floors, it can withstand long-term dragging and friction, significantly outperforming PVC in terms of service life. Simultaneously, it is highly resistant to low temperatures, remaining flexible even in cold storage or northern winter environments without hardening. Furthermore, it has better tolerance to common oils and chemical cleaning agents.

Although the unit price is higher, for industrial-grade users, TPU can actually be more economical in the long run due to its comprehensive performance, reducing replacement frequency and maintenance hassles. It is particularly well-suited for environments such as factories, logistics parks, and food processing workshops.

Rubber Material: The Traditional Powerhouse for Heavy-Duty Conditions

Rubber is the most traditional and rugged option among these. It is commonly found in older models or industrial machines where durability is prioritized.

Its standout feature is exceptional elasticity and compression resistance. Even if run over by a forklift or heavy objects, it can quickly return to its original shape, almost without permanent deformation. It also performs better than PVC in terms of heat resistance.

However, this robustness comes at a cost. Rubber hoses are very heavy, making them more laborious to operate compared to plastic hoses, and they are also the most expensive of the three materials.

Consequently, rubber hoses are primarily used in extremely harsh conditions, such as mining, metallurgy, and large construction sites, where maximum resistance to physical damage is required.

In addition to the material, some other details are worth noting:

Reinforcement / Spiral Steel Wire

Many high-quality drain hoses feature a spiral reinforcement structure internally or externally.

Functions:

• Crush Resistance: Ensures the hose remains open even if run over by wheels or heavy objects, preventing complete collapse and blockage of water flow.

• Shape Retention: Helps the hose maintain an ideal bend radius more easily, avoiding sharp kinks that can block flow.

At Younisi, our full product series utilizes drain hoses and suction hoses with a spiral steel wire structure, significantly enhancing their service life!