In road, civil, cable, and pipeline construction, suction excavators remove soil, gravel, rocks, sludge, and water—for example, to precisely expose underground utility lines. The suction hose serves as the moving main line between the suction arm and the separation or filter unit. It must withstand abrasive particles, maintain its shape under high vacuum pressure, and at the same time follow every movement of the suction arm. The Master-PUR HX combines high abrasion and vacuum resistance with the necessary flexibility.
In municipal cleaning, additional requirements come into play. Sweeper trucks transport leaves and dust as well as gravel, glass, stones, and wet residues. Suction hoses with typical diameters ranging from 200 to 400 millimeters must follow brush systems, lifting mechanisms, and movable suction arms, and are continuously compressed and stretched in the process. High compressibility and low weight facilitate handling; resistance to microbes and hydrolysis support reliable use with wet and organic media.
Abrasion-Resistant Hose Solutions: vacuum resistance, and ease of handling work in tandem
For Bertrand Coutellier, Managing Director of Masterflex S.A.R.L. in France, this is precisely where the performance requirements of a good hose solution in daily use become apparent:
“With our customers in France, I see time and again just how much hose systems have to endure every day in construction, bulk material handling, and mobile suction applications. Gravel, stones, soil, and other abrasive media demand high abrasion and vacuum resistance, as well as flexibility and easy handling. When a solution combines this durability with ease of use and a long service life, the customer can work more safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.”
— Bertrand Coutellier, Managing Director of Masterflex S.A.R.L.
Abrasion-Resistant Hose Solutions for Reliable Operation
This is precisely why many customers choose Masterflex for the long term. Because with us, they get high-performance PUR suction and conveying hoses, matching connection solutions, and customized engineering expertise—all from a single source.
Masterflex perfectly coordinates the hose, connection technology, and precise design to match the medium, vacuum pressure, movement, and installation situation. This turns abrasion resistance, vacuum resistance, flexibility, and ease of handling into tangible operational advantages. That means: reliable material flow, long service life, and hose systems that function reliably even under continuous stress.
