Is the SCOTLAND NRÂ® milk and milk products transfer hose safe for use with wine, beer, and fruit juices while meeting EU 1935/2004 and FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 standards?

Yes. SCOTLAND NRÂ® milk and milk products transfer hose is safe for use with wine, beer, and fruit juices. It is a food-grade, odorless and tasteless suction hose specifically stated as suitable for milk and its derivatives, as well as wine, beer, and fruit juices. It is free from phthalates and bisphenol A, and complies with EU Regulation 1935/2004 (and GMP 2023/2006/EC) and FDA 21 CFR 177.2600, as well as relevant national and BfR standards. Note: not recommended for oils and fatty food substances; observe the working pressure (6 bar) and operating temperature range (-25Â°C to +80Â°C) during use.

Can the SCOTLAND NRÂ® milk and milk products transfer hose be used for high-acidity beverages like fruit juices without affecting taste?

Yes. The SCOTLAND NRÂ® milk and milk products transfer hose is specifically designed for food-grade transfers requiring odorless, tasteless rubber and is listed as suitable for fruit juices. Its materials (white natural rubber inner layer, EPDM outer), compliance with food contact standards (1935/2004/EC, 2023/2006/EC, FDA 21 CFR 177.2600, BfR XXI cat. 2) and freedom from phthalates and BPA mean it wonât impart taste to high-acidity beverages. Note: not recommended for oils or fatty foods; ensure cleaning and maintenance follow GMP to avoid contamination.

Can the SCOTLAND NRÂ® milk and milk products transfer hose withstand repeated cleaning with hot water and sanitizers without degrading?

Yes. The SCOTLAND NRÂ® milk and milk products transfer hose is designed for food-industry use and withstands repeated cleaning with hot water and common sanitizers without degrading, within its specified limits. Key points supporting this: - Materials certified for food contact (Reg. 1935/2004/EC, 2023/2006/EC GMP, FDA 21 CFR 177.2600, BfR XXI cat. 2) indicate suitability for hygienic cleaning and repeated sanitation. - Inner layer of natural rubber (NR) and outer EPDM rubber provide good resistance to abrasion, weathering and typical cleaning agents used in dairy processing. - Operating temperature range -25Â°C to +80Â°C covers hot-water cleaning temperatures commonly used in dairy plants (usually up to ~80Â°C), and working pressure 6 bar is adequate for cleaning procedures. - Hose is specified for milk and its derivatives (not for oils/fats), confirming compatibility with dairy sanitizing regimes. Limitations/cautions: - Avoid temperatures or sanitizing conditions above +80Â°C or exposure to aggressive solvents not intended for NR/EPDM; such conditions can accelerate degradation. - Repeated exposure to strong oxidizing sanitizers at high concentration or prolonged contact may affect natural rubber over timeâfollow supplier cleaning recommendations, use correct concentrations, and perform routine inspections for wear, hardening or cracks. Conclusion: When used within the stated temperature (â¤ +80Â°C), pressure limits and with appropriate sanitizer concentrations, SCOTLAND NRÂ® milk and milk products transfer hose tolerates repeated hot-water and sanitizer cleaning without degrading.

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Additional information

Material	NR – natural rubber
Maximum operating temperature [°C]	80
Minimum operating temperature [°C]	-25
Vacuum resistance	no
Standard length [m]	60
Reinforcement	synthetic braid

Light, soft, and flexible, easy to operate food-grade suction hose designed for the transfer of food substances requiring the use of odorless and tasteless rubber. Free from phthalates and bisphenol A. Suitable for milk and its derivatives, as well as wine, beer, and fruit juices. Not recommended for oils and fatty food substances. The outer layer of the hose is resistant to abrasion and weather conditions. 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 cat. 2. Inner layer: white natural rubber (NR). Reinforcement: synthetic cord. Outer layer: blue EPDM rubber. Working pressure: 6 bar. Operating temperature: from -25°C to +80°C.

List of product variants

Article number	Product variant name	Nominal inner diameter	Working pressure [bar]
IV-SCOT-NR-019	Hose SCOTLAND/NR 19x27 mm	20	6
IV-SCOT-NR-025	Hose SCOTLAND/NR 25x34 mm	25	6
IV-SCOT-NR-032	Hose SCOTLAND/NR 32x42 mm	32	6
IV-SCOT-NR-038	Hose SCOTLAND/NR 38x48 mm	38	6
IV-SCOT-NR-040	Hose SCOTLAND/NR 40x50 mm	40	6
IV-SCOT-NR-051	Hose SCOTLAND/NR 51x61 mm	50	6
IV-SCOT-NR-063	Hose SCOTLAND/NR 63.5x75.5 mm	65	6
IV-SCOT-NR-076	Hose SCOTLAND/NR 76x88 mm	75	6

Light, soft, and flexible, easy to operate food-grade suction hose designed for the transfer of food substances requiring the use of odorless and tasteless rubber. Free from phthalates and bisphenol A. Suitable for milk and its derivatives, as well as wine, beer, and fruit juices. Not recommended for oils and fatty food substances. The outer layer of the hose is resistant to abrasion and weather conditions. 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 cat. 2. Inner layer: white natural rubber (NR). Reinforcement: synthetic cord. Outer layer: blue EPDM rubber. Working pressure: 6 bar. Operating temperature: from -25°C to +80°C.

Additional information

Material	NR – natural rubber
Maximum operating temperature [°C]	80
Minimum operating temperature [°C]	-25
Vacuum resistance	no
Standard length [m]	60
Reinforcement	synthetic braid