The Seven Types of Brewery Hose Materials
Brewery hoses serve an incredible function throughout the brewing process. From transferring between tanks, to cleaning and even distribution systems. However, there is rarely one type of hose material that meets all the needs of today&#;s breweries. What might work great for one application may not be the best selection for another. What follows is a list of the seven, most-common types of materials used for brewing along with a description of each based upon use cases.
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- Chlorobutyl
- FDA UHMW
- PVC
- Silicone
- Nitrile
- EPDM
- PTFE (Teflon)
Chlorobutyl Hoses
The most common style of hose material found within brewery hoses. These types of hoses are considered compliant with 3A Sanitary Standards and are approved for the transferring of food & beverage by the FDA.
The ultra-smooth, microbe resistant tube is built for non-oily applications and is suitable for clean-in-place (CIP) procedures.
Additional Features:
- Temp. Range: -40°F to 225°F
- Working Pressure: 250PSI
- Ultra smooth inner bore
- Abrasion resistant
- Chemical and ozone resistant
- Will not impart taste or odor
FDA UHMW Hoses
The UHMW hose is recommended for special applications that require smooth tubes and easy to clean surfaces. UHMW is odorless and tasteless for all those all purpose transfer applications. This ultra smooth microbe resistant tube is built on special stainless steel mandrels for cleanliness.
Additional Features:
- Temp. Range: -40°F to 225°F. (CIP to 248°F. Not for continuous steam service)
- Working Pressure: 200PSI
- Ultra smooth inner bore
- Will not impart taste or odor
PVC Hoses
PVC hoses are typically used in breweries for either filling water tanks, CO2 lines or blow off applications. Given their lower temperature ratings, PVC hoses serve more of an ancillary purpose.
Additional Features:
- Temp. Range: -25°F to 150°F
- Working Pressure: 70PSI depending upon temperature
- Food & Beverage Dispensing
- Air & Water Supply Lines
- Clear for additional visibility
Silicone Hoses
This type of hose/tubing is usually used for running tap lines or small batch transfers. A higher-temperature version of this hose material is available for extended temperature ranges. This type of hose material is also one of the most flexible making is ideal for tight spaces.
Additional Features:
- Temp. Range: -100°F to 350°F
- Ultra flexible
- For use with autoclave and CIP processes
- Will not impart taste or odor
- Non-toxic, Non-pyrogenic
Nitrile Hoses
This material is excellent for oily transfers, however, the most common application in breweries would be for Washdown hoses.
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Additional Features:
- Temp. Range: -13°F to 176°F
- Working Pressure: 200PSI
- Flexible material
EPDM Hoses
Designed with improved chemical and temperature resistance capabilities for wine, beer and beverage production. EPDM hoses offer higher chemical and temperature resilience; increased strength and hardness that facilitate better coupling retention at elevated temperature; and enhanced abrasion and ozone resistance.
Additional Features:
- Temp. Range: -30°F to 220°F
- Working Pressure: 250PSI
- Extensive chemical compatibility
PTFE (Teflon) Hoses
The most chemical-resistant material, Teflon hoses would typically be used for caustic dosing stations and distribution systems. Given the higher temperature ranges, this hose is also commonly used with steam applications.
Additional Features:
- Wide Temperature Compatibility
- Chemical Resistance
- Steam Compatibility
Industrial hoses fall under a broader category of hoses and ducts that are available in a wide range of options, sizes, materials, and applications. This blog post will provide an overview of the industrial hoses offered at Flexaust, a guide to choosing the right industrial hose, and why you might want to consider Flexaust as your industrial hose supplier.
Types of Industrial Hoses
Industrials hoses are typically for lightweight material handling and fumes, with many types available to suit different work environments. At Flexaust, we have hundreds of industrial hose categories, but here we break down five of them according to specific working conditions:
Hose Materials, Properties, Common Application and Benefits
Industrial hoses also come in a wide range of materials. Proper material selection is important to ensure that hoses will perform correctly within their applications. The following chart will explore the common properties and uses of the materials we work with most at Flexaust.
Selecting the Right Type of Hose
When selecting the right type of hose, there are seven critical factors you need to consider. These include
- Size
- Temperature
- Application
- Media
- Pressure
- End fittings
- Delivery
At Flexaust, we refer to these factors by the acronym &#;STAMPED." Following these guidelines will help to ensure you select an appropriate hose for your application.
Why Flexaust
At Flexaust, we provide a broad selection of durable and reliable flexible hose solutions ideal for use in chemical fume extraction, dust collection, material handling, ventilation, and high-temperature applications. We manufacture flexible hoses made from a variety of materials. Some of many industries we serve include:
Contact Us for Your Industrial Flexible Hose Needs
At Flexaust, we have been manufacturing industrial hoses for over 80 years. It is our company's mission to find innovative and creative solutions for all of your industrial hose needs, delivering the highest quality products every time. If you would like to learn more about Flexaust and our industrial hose products, feel free to contact us or request a quote today.
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