About the 5-inch Flex-Tube PU
The 5-inch Flex-Tube PU is the in-between polyurethane size — stocked in 12, 25, 50, and 100 ft for dust collection mains and transfer lines. Clear polyurethane, .033-inch wall, rigid yellow ABS helix wearstrip; abrasion resistant, crush resistant, flexible from -40°F to 200°F.
Stocked in 12, 25, 50, and 100 ft lengths. Each price is for one hose of that length.
Where you'll see the 5-inch PU
- Dust collection mains carrying chips or grit
- Grain, mulch, and granular transfer
- Industrial vacuum lines
Compared with PVC hose like the Flex-Tube PV, the Flex-Tube PU has better abrasion resistance, higher tensile strength, and a wider operating range (-40°F to 200°F vs. 20°F to 160°F). For the most abrasive material, the heavy-wall Flex-Tube PU 60 HF is the next step up.