Hoses for bulk material and construction
High-performance hose solutions designed for the safe and efficient transport of abrasive bulk materials on demanding construction sites.
Built for durability and flexibility, ensuring reliable operation even under the toughest conditions.
Flexible Polyurethane, PU hoses for Aggregates handling
The hoses are manufactured in various wall thicknesses depending on the material. These suction and conveying hoses, which meet the highest standards for service life and abrasion resistance, are designed for glass, gravel, sand, stones, silo feeding, cement, quarries and other similar applications – for extracting extremely abrasive materials. Some of these hoses are also ideal for use in cement works and quarries. Our bulk material hoses are characterised by their low weight and exceptional flexibility and have been adapted and developed to be easy to handle; they are also extremely durable and operate across a wide temperature range as well as under extreme conditions.
All bulk material hoses are ideal for use as gravel hoses – each one offers unique advantages.
If you are looking for durable, flexible and high-performance hoses for bulk material transport, Masterflex has the solution. From the transport of abrasive solids in industrial processes to demanding applications in the construction industry – our extensive product range ensures the right hose for every requirement.
“In the construction, bulk materials and mobile suction sectors, hose systems must withstand extreme stresses. High resistance to abrasion and vacuum, flexibility and ease of handling are key to ensuring safe and efficient operation. This is precisely where Masterflex excels, offering high-performance PUR suction and conveying hoses, suitable connection solutions and engineering services all from a single source.”
Bertrand Coutellier, Managing Director of Masterflex S.A.R.L, France
Which connector is suitable for your suction or feed hose?
Camlock, flange, screw connection or a bespoke solution? The medium, vacuum, installation situation and the requirements for fitting and replacement determine which connection is technically appropriate. Masterflex offers a range of connection solutions for mobile and stationary applications.
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When there’s rubbing, scratching, corrosion and trickling – the safe and efficient use of abrasion-resistant suction and conveyance hoses in practice
Bulk materials and construction
Wherever sand, gravel, grit, cement, minerals and rock are extracted or suctioned, hose systems are subjected to extreme stresses. Highly flexible, abrasion-resistant suction and conveyor hoses made of polyurethane ensure high resistance to abrasion and vacuum, a reliable flow of material and the necessary flexibility in demanding continuous operation within the construction industry, the aggregates industry and in suction and vacuum excavation technology.
Local authority cleaning
Abrasion-resistant suction hoses for urban, road and construction site applications: they reliably convey leaves, grit, sludge, broken glass, gravel and soil – even in damp conditions, when subject to movement and under high negative pressure. Depending on the application, particularly robust, flexible and microbe- and hydrolysis-resistant PU solutions are used.
All of the hoses we manufacture from polyurethane have a number of properties in common. These include, for example, the significantly greater abrasion resistance of polyurethane compared to rubber or soft PVC, measured in accordance with DIN ISO 4649 (determination of abrasion resistance). Many delivery and suction hoses made of polyurethane also have a transparent hose wall, so you can keep an eye on the material flow in the hose at all times and recognise faults at an early stage. What's more, none of our polyurethane suction and delivery hoses contain halogens or plasticisers.
In addition to these more general properties, we equip the polyurethane material in many standard hoses with further customised properties by adding additives. For example, we use polyurethanes with specifically enhanced material properties to manufacture our Flamex hoses. These flame-retardant PU hoses are type-tested in accordance with DIN 4102-B1 and fulfil the safety requirements of the BGI 739-2.
Polyurethane is also one of the materials to which we add conductive carbon black or other additives. We use such electrically conductive materials to manufacture conductive hoses, some of which can also be found in this product group.
The whole world of hoses
We have the right hose for every application. Find out more about our range of standard hoses.
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FAQs on Bulk Material and Construction Hoses
Can suction and delivery hoses be adapted to a specific application?
Yes. Masterflex combines suitable hose types, connection technology and application-specific engineering to tailor solutions to the medium, process and installation conditions. PUR HX and PUR Performance have been identified as the key products for the campaign.
Which connection method is suitable for bulk PU hoses (PUR spiral hoses)?
The appropriate connection depends, amongst other things, on the medium, the vacuum, the installation situation and the fitting requirements. Depending on the application, options may include, for example, Camlock, flange, screw or bespoke connection solutions.
When are antistatic or electrically conductive bulk-handling PU hoses (PUR spiral hoses) required?
In applications where electrostatic charges may build up as a result of material handling, hoses designed for this purpose are required. The appropriate type depends on the material being conveyed and the specific process requirements.
Why are loose-fill PU hoses (PUR spiral hoses) frequently used for abrasive media?
Polyurethane combines high resistance to abrasion and wear with flexibility and a comparatively low weight. This makes PU hoses particularly suitable for demanding conveying and suction applications involving abrasive media.
Which bulk material PU hoses (PUR spiral hoses) are suitable for suction dredgers and vacuum technology?
Suction dredgers require flexible, abrasion-resistant and vacuum-resistant suction hoses. They must reliably extract soil, gravel, sand and stones whilst withstanding movement and varying installation conditions.
Which PU hoses (PUR spiral hoses) are suitable for abrasive bulk materials such as sand, gravel and stone?
Highly abrasion-resistant PU suction and delivery hoses are particularly suitable for highly abrasive media. Depending on the load and application, heavy-duty or super-heavy-duty hose types such as Master-PUR Performance or Master-PUR HX are used.
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