NBR Food Suction and Discharge Hose

Description

The NBR Food Suction and Discharge Hose is designed for both suction and discharge applications in the food and beverage industry. Made from nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR), this hose is specifically formulated to handle fatty and oily food products, ensuring hygienic transfer of edible items such as oils, milk, juices, and other foodstuffs. Its durable and flexible construction makes it ideal for use in food processing plants, dairies, breweries, and other industrial settings where sanitary food handling is essential.

1. Construction

• Inner Liner: The inner tube is made from FDA-compliant Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR), which is resistant to animal and vegetable oils, fats, and other food products. Its smooth, non-porous surface helps ensure optimal flow and prevents contamination.
• Reinforcement: Reinforced with high-tensile synthetic textile plies and embedded with a steel wire helix, which gives the hose strength and flexibility for handling both suction (vacuum) and discharge pressures.
• Outer Cover: The hose’s outer cover is made from synthetic rubber, which is abrasion, ozone, and weather-resistant, ensuring protection in tough working environments. It is also non-marking, keeping surfaces clean during use in sensitive food production areas.

2. Standard Sizes

• Inner Diameter: Available in various sizes from 1 inch (25mm) to 4 inches (102mm), depending on the volume of the food product being transferred.
• Length: Standard lengths range from 10 to 20 meters, with custom lengths available for specific industrial applications.

3. Working Pressure

• The NBR Food Suction and Discharge Hose is built for medium to high-pressure applications, with typical working pressures ranging from 10 to 20 bars (145 to 290 psi), depending on the size and construction.

4. Vacuum Rating

• Designed to handle full vacuum conditions, with a vacuum rating of 29 inches of mercury (Hg), making it suitable for both suction and discharge tasks in food processing environments.

5. Temperature Range

• Operates in a broad temperature range, from -20°C to 80°C (-4°F to 176°F), making it suitable for transferring both hot and cold food products.

6. End Fittings

• The hose can be fitted with a variety of food-grade end fittings, including stainless steel tri-clamps, threaded fittings, or flanges to ensure secure and sanitary connections.
• End fittings are designed to meet hygienic standards and can be easily cleaned and maintained, preventing contamination during food handling.

7. Performance Characteristics

• Food-Grade Quality: The NBR inner liner complies with FDA and European food safety regulations, making it suitable for the safe transfer of edible products such as milk, oils, and juices.
• Oil and Fat Resistance: The nitrile rubber offers excellent resistance to animal and vegetable oils and fats, ensuring durability when used in applications involving fatty food products.
• Suction and Discharge Capability: Built to handle both vacuum and pressure, this hose is ideal for food tank truck loading/unloading, as well as in-plant operations.
• Abrasion Resistance: The outer cover offers excellent protection against mechanical wear and tear, ensuring the hose’s long life in industrial environments.
• Flexibility: Despite its reinforced structure, the hose maintains flexibility, making it easy to handle during food transfer operations.
• Sanitary Design: The hose is designed to prevent contamination, with a smooth and easily cleanable inner surface that maintains hygiene in food processing operations.

8. Applications

• Suitable for suction and discharge of food products like milk, cream, edible oils, fruit juices, and water in food processing plants, dairies, breweries, and other food industry environments.
• Commonly used for loading and unloading tank trucks and mobile equipment in food transportation.
• Ideal for applications where hygienic transfer of food-grade products is critical, ensuring safety and efficiency.

9. Certifications

The manufacturer of the products supplied by Precision Hoses Pty Ltd is certified under the ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System, ensuring a consistent commitment to quality. Additionally, the manufacturer’s products have achieved key industry certifications, including the BV Certificate, CE Certificate, ECM Certificate, and CCS Certificate, awarded in 2010. These certifications highlight the exceptional standards of the products we resell, providing our customers with confidence in their reliability and performance.

The NBR Food Suction and Discharge Hose is a versatile and durable solution for the sanitary transfer of food products. Its nitrile rubber composition provides excellent resistance to oils and fats, while its construction allows for both suction and discharge operations, making it an essential tool for food processing plants, dairies, and other industrial food applications.

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