Food Grade Hose | FDA Food Processing Hose | Hidroman
Food Grade Hose | FDA Food Processing Hose | Hidroman
Food Grade Hose
Flexible Food Grade Hose for Safe and Hygienic Fluid Transfer
A food grade hose is designed for the safe and hygienic transfer of liquids in food processing, beverage production, water transfer, and other sanitary applications. In food processing environments, hose selection is about more than pressure resistance. The hose must also be suitable for the transferred medium, operating temperature, pressure, cleaning process, and required hygiene standards.
Hidroman offers the AQUAPAL food grade hose for demanding food and beverage transfer applications where flexibility, durability, and hygienic performance are important.
The AQUAPAL hose features a smooth, homogeneous inner surface and a highly flexible construction designed for industrial food processing applications.
AQUAPAL Food Grade Hose Features
AQUAPAL combines flexibility and mechanical resistance with properties designed for food and sanitary applications.
Key features include:
- Designed for food industry applications
- Neutral in taste and odor
- Highly flexible construction
- Resistant to vehicle traffic over the hose
- Smooth, homogeneous and plasticizer-free inner surface
- Steamable up to 130°C / 266°F for a maximum of 30 minutes
- FDA CFR 21 §177.2600 suitability information
- Approved for applications according to DVGW-W270 and DVGW-VP 549
- KTW-compliant application information
- NBR outer cover
- Resistant to ozone and weathering
- UV resistant
- Resistant to oil and grease
- Abrasion resistant
- 20 bar / approximately 290 psi working pressure
- 60 bar / approximately 870 psi burst pressure
- Operating temperature from -30°C to +90°C / -22°F to +194°F
Food Grade Hose Applications
Food processing hoses are used in applications where clean and reliable fluid transfer is essential.
Typical applications include:
- Food processing plants
- Beverage manufacturing facilities
- Liquid food transfer
- Water transfer systems
- Food processing equipment
- Filling and transfer systems
- Sanitary process lines
- Industrial cleaning and process applications
The correct hose should always be selected according to the fluid being transferred, operating temperature, pressure, flow rate, connection type, and installation conditions.
AQUAPAL Food Hose Specifications
| Model | Size | ID | Wall Thickness | Minimum Bend Radius | Spool Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AQUAPAL 10-3.6 | 3/8" | 10 mm | 3.6 mm | 60 mm | 40 m |
| AQUAPAL 13-3.6 | 1/2" | 13 mm | 3.6 mm | 75 mm | 40 m |
| AQUAPAL 16-3.6 | 5/8" | 16 mm | 3.6 mm | 95 mm | 40 m |
| AQUAPAL 19-4.2 | 3/4" | 19 mm | 4.2 mm | 110 mm | 40 m |
| AQUAPAL 22-4.5 | 7/8" | 22 mm | 4.5 mm | 130 mm | 40 m |
| AQUAPAL 25-4.5 | 1" | 25 mm | 4.5 mm | 145 mm | 40 m |
| AQUAPAL 32-5.5 | 1-1/4" | 32 mm | 5.5 mm | 280 mm | 40 m |
| AQUAPAL 38-6.5 | 1-1/2" | 38 mm | 6.5 mm | 330 mm | 40 m |
| AQUAPAL 50-7.5 | 2" | 50 mm | 7.5 mm | 435 mm | 40 m |
Food Grade Hose Construction
Inner Layer
The AQUAPAL food hose uses a special transparent plastomer inner layer designed for applications requiring a smooth and hygienic fluid-contact surface.
Reinforcement Layer
The hose is reinforced with PES and a two-yarn inner reinforcement structure to provide mechanical stability and flexibility during operation.
Outer Cover
The NBR outer cover provides resistance against ozone, weathering, UV exposure, oil, grease, and abrasion, making the hose suitable for demanding industrial environments.
How to Select the Right Food Grade Hose
Choosing the correct food processing hose requires more than matching the hose diameter to the connection.
Consider the following:
Fluid compatibility: Verify that the hose construction is suitable for the specific liquid or food product being transferred.
Operating pressure: Select a hose with an appropriate working pressure rating for the application.
Temperature: Consider both continuous operating temperature and short-term cleaning or steam temperatures.
Inside diameter: The correct inside diameter helps maintain the required flow rate while minimizing unnecessary pressure loss.
Bend radius: The hose should not be bent below its specified minimum bend radius.
Connections: Select sanitary fittings and connection components appropriate for the process equipment and operating conditions.
Why Is a Smooth Inner Surface Important?
The internal surface of a food processing hose is an important part of hygienic fluid transfer. A smooth and homogeneous inner surface can help reduce areas where product residue may accumulate and supports easier cleaning and maintenance.
AQUAPAL is designed with a smooth, homogeneous and plasticizer-free inner construction and is neutral in taste and odor for suitable food industry applications.
Food Hose for Food and Beverage Processing
Selecting the right food grade hose can contribute to reliable fluid transfer, efficient operation, and easier maintenance in food and beverage processing systems.
Hidroman provides technical support for selecting the appropriate hose based on application requirements such as:
- Fluid type
- Hose size
- Working pressure
- Operating temperature
- Minimum bend radius
- Connection requirements
- Cleaning and steam conditions
Contact Hidroman for technical information and food grade hose selection for your application.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a food grade hose?
A food grade hose is an industrial hose designed for transferring food, beverages, water, and other suitable liquids in applications where hygienic fluid handling is required.
What is the working pressure of the AQUAPAL food hose?
The AQUAPAL food hose has a working pressure of 20 bar, approximately 290 psi, and a burst pressure of 60 bar, approximately 870 psi.
What is the temperature range of the AQUAPAL hose?
The specified operating temperature range is -30°C to +90°C (-22°F to +194°F). The hose can be steamed up to 130°C (266°F) for a maximum of 30 minutes.
Can AQUAPAL food hose be steam cleaned?
The product specification states that AQUAPAL can be steamed up to 130°C (266°F) for a maximum of 30 minutes. The actual cleaning procedure should be evaluated against the application's process requirements.
Is the AQUAPAL hose FDA compliant?
The product information specifies suitability according to FDA CFR 21 §177.2600. For regulated applications, the applicable product documentation and compliance requirements should be verified before installation.
What sizes are available?
AQUAPAL is available from 3/8 inch through 2 inch in the listed product range, with different inside diameters and minimum bend radii.
Specifications
Intended Use Food industry Special Features are very flexible and can be passed through the vehicle in terms of smell and taste, fully neutralhomogenous, flat and without softener
Evaporable up to 130 ° C. Permitted to be used in accordance with KTW regulation "pipes", DVGW-W270 and DVGW-VP 549 (DVGW registration no: DW-0309BT0079) FDA (CFR 21 §177.2600) Inner layer special transparent, plastomer coating Reinforcement Intermediate layer PES and two yarn inner coatings
Outer Layer NBR ozone, weathering, UV, oil and grease resistant abrasion resistant Color yellow wave stripes blue Description Dämpfbar bis + 130 ° C (max. 30 Minuten) Geruchs- und geschmacksneutral
Temperature min. -30 ° C
Temperature max. 90 ° C
Working pressure 20 bar
cracking pressure 60 bar