PCP sanitary hose — polyethylene and polypropylene
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Domestic connection sanitary hose, made of polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene, for transporting water or compressed air in washing machines and irrigation systems. Available in 1/4″, 3/8″ (Acoflex and Filter variants) and 1/2″, in fixed lengths of 1.5, 2 and 2.5 meters. Working pressure of 150 psi, temperature range 0 °C to 82 °C, and a declared 50-year service life. It is a short appliance connection hose, not a long continuous line hose.
IMPORTANT: reference data — may differ from the physical product; verify with an advisor before buying.
VT-86956 · PCP sanitary hose, sold as a unit (1.5/2/2.5 m)
1. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Nominal | Temperature | Pressure | Service life |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4″ | 0 °C to 82 °C | 150 psi | 50 years |
| 3/8″ (Acoflex) | |||
| 3/8″ (Filter) | |||
| 1/2″ |
IMPORTANT
This technical data sheet is a reference guide to the properties of this product type; it is not a quality certificate for the product you are buying. The measurements, dimensions and physical or geometric characteristics of the product supplied may vary by manufacturer, heat and lot, and may even fall outside the cited standards. If any of these figures is critical to your design or build, verify it with one of our advisors against the physical product or the lot's mill certificate, so you can be fully certain of what you are buying. · Original data sheet: tectul.com/en/conduccion-de-fluidos/mangueras/ficha-tecnica-manguera-sanitaria-pcp.html
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Material | Polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene |
| Available lengths | 1.5 m, 2 m and 2.5 m |
| Application | Water or compressed air transport in washing machines and irrigation |
2. What the Acoflex and Filter variants at 3/8″ are
The manufacturer's table lists two variants at 3/8″: "Acoflex" and "Filter", both with the same declared temperature, pressure and service life. These are connection-end variants, not different hose bodies: the manufacturer sheet does not detail the exact constructive difference beyond the commercial name, so if the project specifically requires one of the two (for example, to replace a washing machine hose with a built-in sediment filter), confirm with the supplier which matches your installation.
Used as a short connection, not a distribution line
Unlike the catalog's other hoses, which are sold by the roll in tens or hundreds of meters, this one is sold in fixed lengths of 1.5 to 2.5 meters: it is the final flexible connection hose between the shutoff valve and the appliance or irrigation system, not a distribution line.
3. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the difference between the Acoflex and Filter variants at 3/8″?
The manufacturer does not detail the exact constructive difference beyond the commercial name; both share temperature, pressure and service life. Confirm with the supplier which matches your specific installation.
Is it sold by the roll like the catalog's other hoses?
No: it is sold in fixed lengths of 1.5, 2 or 2.5 meters, as a short appliance or irrigation connection.
What is the declared service life?
50 years, per the manufacturer sheet, under the declared temperature (0 °C to 82 °C) and pressure (150 psi) conditions.
4. Application notes
Feasibility
Confirm with the supplier which of the 3/8″ variants (Acoflex or Filter) matches your specific installation.
Installation
Verify the available fixed length (1.5/2/2.5 m) reaches the actual distance between the shutoff valve and the equipment before purchasing.
Design
Do not exceed 150 psi or 82 °C; it is a domestic connection hose, not for industrial service.
5. Technical notice and limitation of liability
The pressures, dimensions, weights and other characteristics in this sheet are theoretical calculation values obtained from nominal properties published in the standards cited (ASME B36.10-2022, ASME B31.3-2024, ASTM A106/A106M-19a, ASTM A53/A53M-24, API Spec 5L 46th ed.). They guide selection; they are not a certificate of conformity for any given lot.
The actual behavior of each lot varies with manufacturing — wall tolerance (up to −12.5%), out-of-roundness, residual stresses — and with the raw material — chemical composition within the ranges the standard allows, heat-to-heat differences. To certify a lot, the tests defined by its product standard are required: tensile test, flattening test and hydrostatic test, documented in the manufacturer's mill test certificate (MTC), which TECTUL supplies upon request; testing of the lot in an independent laboratory can also be arranged.
These values must not be used as the sole criterion in critical or safety applications, or wherever failure of the line may compromise people, property or the environment: in such cases the design belongs to the project's responsible engineer under the applicable code (ASME B31.3, B31.1 or the one governing the installation), with the design temperature, corrosion allowance and load cases of the actual service. Before deciding with these data, consult our technical team.
Sources
- Ficha de fabricante «Manguera Sanitaria PCP» (archivo interno)
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