) applications Glass-like clarity with mirror-smooth surfaces provide outstanding visual flow characteristics Lightweight (compared to rubber hose) yet tough and abrasion resistant./Hg.Steel Wire Reinforced PVC Suction Hose Spiral steel wire reinforcement incorporated within the wall of flexible PVC tubing Made from non-toxic ingredients conforming to FDA standards Kink and crush resistant Handles pressure and full vacuum (29.9 in.
. PTFE's low coefficient of friction makes it suitable for applications where sliding action of parts is needed: such as plain bearings, gears, and slide plates.In these applications, it performs significantly better than nylon and acetal; and is comparable to UHMW.