Is the FOODFLEXÂ® flexible and elastic milk handling and transfer hose safe for use with milk, wine, beer, and fruit juices under EU and FDA food-contact regulations?

Yes. FOODFLEXÂ® flexible and elastic milk handling and transfer hose is safe for use with milk, wine, beer, and fruit juices under both EU and FDA food-contact regulations. It is manufactured from odorless, tasteless rubber with no phthalates or bisphenol A, and complies with relevant standards including EU Regulation 1935/2004/EC, Regulation 2023/2006/EC (GMP), D.M. 21/03/73, FDA 21 CFR 177.2600, and BfR XXI category 2. Its construction (white natural rubber inner layer, synthetic cord and steel spiral reinforcement, blue EPDM outer layer) and operating range (working pressure 6 bar, temperature -25Â°C to +80Â°C) make it suitable for milk and derivatives, wine, beer, and fruit juices; it is not recommended for oils and fatty food substances.

Can FOODFLEXÂ® flexible and elastic milk handling and transfer hose be used with drum reels and tanker systems for milk transfer?

Yes. FOODFLEXÂ® flexible and elastic milk handling and transfer hose is suitable for use with drum reels and tanker systems for milk transfer. It is specifically designed for milk and dairy products, contains no phthalates or bisphenol A, meets relevant food-contact standards (EC 1935/2004, 2023/2006, FDA 21 CFR 177.2600, etc.), and is commonly used in tankers. Its high flexibility makes it compatible with drum reels, and its abrasion- and weather-resistant outer EPDM layer and reinforcement (synthetic cord, steel spiral) support reliable operation. Working pressure 6 bar; temperature range -25Â°C to +80Â°C.

Does the FOODFLEXÂ® flexible and elastic milk handling and transfer hose contain any phthalates or bisphenol A?

No. the FOODFLEXÂ® flexible and elastic milk handling and transfer hose contains no phthalates or bisphenol A. It is manufactured from odorless, tasteless rubber suitable for milk and its derivatives, and complies with relevant food-contact standards (1935/2004/EC, 2023/2006/EC GMP, D.M. 21/03/73, FDA 21 CFR 177.2600, BfR XXI cat. 2).

Pliable and flexible hose for handling and conveying milk FOODFLEX®

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Additional information

Material	NR – natural rubber
Maximum operating temperature [°C]	80
Minimum operating temperature [°C]	-25
Vacuum resistance	yes
Standard length [m]	50, 60, 60 / 120
Reinforcement	steel spiral, synthetic cover

Exceptionally pliable and flexible hose suction-delivery intended for conveying substances food, requiring the use of rubber free of odour and taste. Contains no phthalates or bisphenol A. Suitable for milk and dairy products, as well as wine, beer, fruit juices. not recommended for oils and greasy substances food. commonly used in road tankers for handling milk. Due to high flexibility It can be used for hose reels drum. Layer outer hose resistant to abrasion and conditions atmospheric. Standards and requirements: Food industry, food contact: 1935/2004/EC and 2023/2006/EC (GMP), D.M. 21/03/73, FDA 21 CFR 177.2600, BfR XXI kat. 2. Inner layer: white rubber natural (NR). Reinforcement: cord synthetic, steel spiral. Outer layer: blue EPDM rubber. Working pressure: 6 bar. Operating temperature: -25°C up to +80°C.

List of product variants

Article number	Product variant name	DN	BAR	Availability	Actions
IV-FOODFLEX-025	Hose FOODFLEX 25x36 mm	25	6	In stock	Enquiry
IV-FOODFLEX-032	Hose FOODFLEX 32x43 mm	32	6	In stock	Enquiry
IV-FOODFLEX-038	Hose FOODFLEX 38x49.5 mm	38	6	In stock	Enquiry
IV-FOODFLEX-040	Hose FOODFLEX 40x51.5 mm	40	6	In stock	Enquiry
IV-FOODFLEX-045	Hose FOODFLEX 45x56.5 mm	45	6	In stock	Enquiry
IV-FOODFLEX-051	Hose FOODFLEX 51x62.5 mm	50	6	In stock	Enquiry
IV-FOODFLEX-063	Hose FOODFLEX 63.5x76.5 mm	65	6	In stock	Enquiry
IV-FOODFLEX-076	Hose FOODFLEX 76x89.5 mm	75	6	In stock	Enquiry
IV-FOODFLEX-080	Hose FOODFLEX 80 mm	80	6	In stock	Enquiry

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Exceptionally pliable and flexible hose suction-delivery intended for conveying substances food, requiring the use of rubber free of odour and taste. Contains no phthalates or bisphenol A. Suitable for milk and dairy products, as well as wine, beer, fruit juices. not recommended for oils and greasy substances food. commonly used in road tankers for handling milk. Due to high flexibility It can be used for hose reels drum. Layer outer hose resistant to abrasion and conditions atmospheric. Standards and requirements: Food industry, food contact: 1935/2004/EC and 2023/2006/EC (GMP), D.M. 21/03/73, FDA 21 CFR 177.2600, BfR XXI kat. 2. Inner layer: white rubber natural (NR). Reinforcement: cord synthetic, steel spiral. Outer layer: blue EPDM rubber. Working pressure: 6 bar. Operating temperature: -25°C up to +80°C.

Additional information

Material	NR – natural rubber
Maximum operating temperature [°C]	80
Minimum operating temperature [°C]	-25
Vacuum resistance	yes
Standard length [m]	50, 60, 60 / 120
Reinforcement	steel spiral, synthetic cover