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).

FOODFLEX® flexible and elastic milk handling and transfer hose

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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 flexible and elastic suction and discharge hose designed for the transport of food substances, requiring the use of odorless and tasteless rubber. It contains no phthalates or bisphenol A. Suitable for milk and its derivatives, as well as wine, beer, and fruit juices. Not recommended for oils and fatty food substances. Commonly used in tankers for the transfer of milk. Due to its high flexibility, it can be used with drum reels. The outer layer of the hose is resistant to abrasion and weather conditions. Standards and requirements: Food industry, contact with food: 1935/2004/EC and 2023/2006/EC (GMP), D.M. 21/03/73, FDA 21 CFR 177.2600, BfR XXI cat. 2. Inner layer: white natural rubber (NR). Reinforcement: synthetic cord, steel spiral. Outer layer: blue EPDM rubber. Working pressure: 6 bar. Operating temperature: -25°C to +80°C.

List of product variants

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

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Exceptionally flexible and elastic suction and discharge hose designed for the transport of food substances, requiring the use of odorless and tasteless rubber. It contains no phthalates or bisphenol A. Suitable for milk and its derivatives, as well as wine, beer, and fruit juices. Not recommended for oils and fatty food substances. Commonly used in tankers for the transfer of milk. Due to its high flexibility, it can be used with drum reels. The outer layer of the hose is resistant to abrasion and weather conditions. Standards and requirements: Food industry, contact with food: 1935/2004/EC and 2023/2006/EC (GMP), D.M. 21/03/73, FDA 21 CFR 177.2600, BfR XXI cat. 2. Inner layer: white natural rubber (NR). Reinforcement: synthetic cord, steel spiral. Outer layer: blue EPDM rubber. Working pressure: 6 bar. Operating temperature: -25°C 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