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Which of IPL hoses included in Vulcano® range have a constant wall thickness?

IPL hoses that have a constant wall thickness over the whole diameter range are: Vulcano® 04 ET, Vulcano® 09 EST/ET, Vulcano® 12 ET, Vulcano® 15 EST/ET, Vulcano® 09 EL, Vulcano® 15 EL, Vulcano® AF plus, Vulcano® 09 AF, Vulcano® stone and Vulcano® stone plus.

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Can abrasive suction hoses reach a working temperature up to +125°C?

IPL hoses with a minimum wall thickness of 0.9 mm or more can reach a working temperature up to +125°C for short periods, such as: Vulcano® 09 est, Vulcano® 15 est, Vulcano® stone, Vulcano® stone plus, Vulcano® 09 EL, Vulcano® 09 AF, Vulcano® 15 EL, Next 09, Next 15, next 09 ET.

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Which of IPL abrasive suction hoses have a TPU-coated steel spiral?

Some hoses included in the Vulcano® range have a TPU-coated steel spiral, to enhance the maximum adhesion to the wall, such as: Vulcano® M FR, Vulcano® R FR, Vulcano® 09 EST/ET, Vulcano® 15 EST/ET, Vulcano® stone, Vulcano® stone plus, Vulcano® AF plus, Vulcano® 09 AF, Vulcano® 12 ET; in addition, the whole Next series features...

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Which of IPL hoses are best suited for suction of highly abrasive material?

The Vulcano® series with wall thicknesses from 1.5 mm to 2.5 mm, such as: Vulcano® 15 est, Next 15 est, Vulcano® stone and Vulcano® stone plus, as well as Urano PU and Urano HD super, which, thanks to thier TPU liner, are both suitable for heavy-duty applications involving the passage of highly abrasive substances.

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Which IPL hoses are best suited for chips and sawdust extraction in the wood industry?

IPL has a wide range of hoses dedicated to the woodworking industry; it includes all ester based TPU Vulcano® hoses with minimum wall thicknesses ranging from 0.35 mm up to 1.5 mm. In particular, the most suitable hose for dynamic applications on suction systems is Vulcano® M FR, due to its high flexibility, which allows...

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Which IPL abrasive suction hoses have a completely smooth inner surface?

The Next range has a completely smooth inner surface to optimise the flow of the transported media.

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What grease-resistant hose is best suited for cleaning in the food industry?

The ideal solution for industrial cleaning, especially in slaughterhouses, meat and fish processing plants, is the Cleanwash hose. Thanks to its special grease-resistant cover, it is particularly suitable for cleaning operations in the food industry.

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Which of IPL TPU hoses are resistant to to hydrolysis and microbes?

Ether based TPU hoses are best suited for applications where the bacterial proliferation is likely to occur. Within the Vulcano® series, IPL offers Vulcano® 04 ET, Vulcano® 09 ET, Vulcano® 12 ET, Vulcano® 15 ET and the Next 09 ET hose. In addition to the above-mentioned products, Eolo PU food, Eolo PUP food and Zeus...

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Are ester-based TPU hoses resistant to microbes?

Ester based TPU hoses are mainly resistant to abrasion but not to hydrolytic and microbial attack. IPL therefore recommends the use of ether based TPU products for applications where bacterial proliferation is likely to occur, especially in the food industry.

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Which of IPL hoses are suitable for food contact, according to FDA certification?

IPL offers a wide range of food grade hoses, according to US FDA Reg. and included in the “Food” section, as: Vulcano® 04 ET, Vulcano® 09 ET, Vulcano® 12 ET, Vulcano® 15 ET, Next 09 ET, Eolo PU food, Eolo PUP food, Zeus PU food; within the Plutone range, the FDA-certified hoses are Plutone PU,...