Food & Beverage Hose

 

Food and beverage hoses are some of our best selling products for our distributors. Hose styles for the food and beverage industry have always been a focus for us. Unisource food and beverage hose is constructed using FDA grade materials. Our rubber hose with white food-grade liners rank with the industry’s finest. Vinyl/PVC hose specs with food-grade materials are our economical and light weight choice. The most severe food hose applications will involve elevated temperatures and/or easy-to-contaminate media. Our FEP lined rubber hoses are ideal for these situations. Unisource clear polyurethane hoses are ideal for abrasive food media, providing extended life and flexibility. Unisource is actively involved in the food industry and the with the various rules agencies. Ask about our food hose specs to meet 3-A, NSF 51, and USDA standards.

Unisource has food and beverage hose that meets industry standards where applicable. Typical references include:

These Standards are established by regulatory authorities to insure quality products are utilized in the production of food and drug products.

Contact your nearest Unisource location regarding our food and beverage hose line. Our Sanitary Hose line is a unique product set and is sold exclusively to our sanitary products distributors throughout North America. Contact us is you would like more information on our Sanitary Hose distribution program

Series 1000 Clear Vinyl Tubing (FDA approved)

Clear vinyl tubing
Construction:

Clear non-toxic PVC (FDA Approved)

Reinforcement:

None

Hardness:

78 Shore “A”

Temperature Range:

-25 Deg. F. to 150 Deg. F.

Note:

Made with NSF-51 approved materials

Origin:

USA

PRODUCT BULLETIN
Applications:

This hose has good oil resistance, excellent resistance to acids, alkalis, and many solvents except esters, ketones and aromatic hydrocarbons. Phthalate Free.

Part
Number
I.D.
(In)
O.D.
(In)
Wall
Thickness (In)
W.P. (@ 70 Deg. F)
PSI
Weight
(Lbs / Ft)
Std.
Length
Stock (Yes)
or Min. Order
1000-01251/81/41/1665.020100'Yes
1000-01873/165/161/1655.027100'Yes
1000-0251/43/81/1655.034100'Yes
1000-025H1/41/21/860.084100'Yes
1000-0383/81/21/1645.056100'Yes
1000-038H3/85/81/855.116100'Yes
1000-0501/25/81/1630.074100'Yes
1000-050H1/23/41/845.131100'Yes
1000-0635/87/81/840.158100'Yes
1000-0753/411/835.186100'Yes
1000-0877/81-1/81/830.211100'Yes
1000-10011-1/41/835.238100'Yes
1000-1251-1/41-3/41/440.67250'Yes
1000-1501-1/221/435.85050'Yes
1000-20022-1/21/430.96450'Yes
Note:
Working pressure decreases as temperature increases. Pressure ratings can only be obtained with proper coupling procedures.

Series 1100 Clear Braided Tubing (FDA Approved)

Clear braided tubing
Construction:

Clear non-toxic PVC (FDA Approved)

Reinforcement:

Multiple textile braids

Temperature Range:

-25 Deg. F. to 150 Deg. F.

Branding:

Ink – black letters

Note:

Made with NSF-51 approved materials

Origin:

USA

PRODUCT BULLETIN
Applications:

Clear PVC hose is excellent for conveying liquids, air, and powdered foods. The hose is transparent, allowing for easy inspection during service. Formulated to meet applicable FDA, USDA, 3A, and NSF 51. Ideally suited for marine, recreational, agricultural and other industries. Phthalate Free.

Part
Number
I.D.
(In)
O.D.
(In)
W.P. @ 70 Deg. F.
(PSI)
Weight
(Lbs / Ft)
Std.
Length
Stock (Yes)
or Min. Order
1100-0251/4.468250.05100’/300'Yes
1100-0383/8.595225.10100’/300'Yes
1100-0501/2.750200.13100’/300'Yes
1100-0635/8.875200.15100’/300'Yes
1100-0753/41.030150.19100’/300'Yes
1100-10011.300125.28100'Yes
1100-1251-1/41.625100.6050’/100'Yes
1100-1501-1/21.938100.7450’/100'Yes
1100-20022.490751.0150’/100'Yes
Note:
Working pressure decreases as temperature increases. Pressure ratings can only be obtained with proper coupling procedures.

Series 1700 PVC Food Suction & Discharge Hose (FDA)

Clear PVC suction hose
Construction:

Clear non-toxic PVC w/ rigid PVC helix

Color:

Clear w/ clear helix

Temperature Range:

-10 Deg. F to 140 Deg. F.

Vacuum Rating (In Hg):

29.8

Note:

Made with NSF-51 approved materials

Applications:

A flexible heavy-duty food-grade suction hose for the milk handling and food processing industries. In compliance with the criteria of 3-A Standard No. 20-00 and FDA. Acceptable to USDA for use in federally inspected meat and poultry plants.

Part
Number
I.D
(In)
O.D.
(In)
Bend Radius
@ 70°F (In)
W.P. @ 70°F
(PSI)
Weight
(Lbs / Ft)
Std.
Length
Stock (Yes)
or Min. Order
1700-10011.241.985.26100’Yes
1700-125 1-1/41.542.780.37100’Yes
1700-150 1-1/21.822.070.44100’Yes
1700-20022.392.570.74100’Yes
1700-250 2-1/22.934.770 1.01100’Yes
1700-30033.436.160 1.21100’Yes
1700-40044.539.1502.01100’Yes
NOTE:

If the ambient or application temperatures vary from the 70 Deg. F. baseline, stated specifications and ratings for the hose will change.

Series 1780 Reinforced PVC Food Suction/Discharge Hose (FDA)

clear braided PVC food grade hose
Construction:

Clear non-toxic PVC w/ Polyester Braid / Rigid PVC Helix

Color:

Clear w/white helix

Temperature Range:

-13 Deg. F. to 140 Deg. F.

Vacuum Rating (In Hg):

29

Note:

Made with NSF-51 approved materials

Applications:

Reinforced, flexible heavy duty PVC food grade suction hose designed for handling various food products. Braided reinforcement will accommodate higher working pressures while maintaining excellent flexibility and light weight. Typical applications include processing wine, beer, paste food, dairy and liquid foods. In compliance with criteria of FDA, USDA, and 3-A Sanitary standards requirements.

Part
Number
I.D.
(In)
O.D.
(In)
Bend Radius
@ 70°F (In)
W.P. @
70°F (PSI)
Weight
(Lbs / Ft)
Std.
Length
Stock (Yes)
or Min. Order
1780-150 1-1/22.032.5110 .56100’Yes
1780-20022.604.0100 .75100’Yes
1780-30033.706.3100 1.20100’Yes
1780-40044.787.175 1.74100’Yes
NOTE:

If the ambient or application temperatures vary from the 70 Deg. F. baseline, stated specifications and ratings for the hose will change.

Banding Coils (1 piece/2 ends)

Part
Number
Size
(In)
Color
BC-1501-1/2White
BC-2002White
BC-3003White
BC-4004White

Series 1880 Reinforced Polyurethane Food Grade Material Handling Hose

clear braided polyurethane food suction hose
Construction:

Clear Polyurethane w/Polyester Braid & Rigid Blue PVC Helix (Static Wire Included)

Temperature Range:

-40 Deg. F to 150 Deg. F

Color:

Clear with blue helix

Applications:

This hose is specially designed for the handling of abrasive material in food grade suction and discharge applications. All compound materials comply with FDA requirements.

Part
Number
I.D.
(In)
O.D.
(In)
Bend
Radius (In)
W.P. @
70° F (PSI)
Vacuum
Rating
(In Hg)
Weight
(Lbs / Ft)
Std.
Length
Stock (Yes)
or Min. Order
1880-20022.679.075.028.0.77100'400'
1880-30033.7810.070.029.81.18100’Yes
1880-40044.8512.065.029.81.58100’Yes
1880-50055.8014.045.028.02.4720’/100’Yes
1880-6006 6.9316.040.028.02.8620’/100’Yes
NOTE:

If the ambient or application temperatures vary from the 70 Deg. F. baseline, stated specifications and ratings for the hose will change.

Series 2450 FEP Lined Rubber Hose

Tube:

FEP (backed with modified XLPE)

Cover:

Blue EPDM

Reinforcement:

Multiple textile plies w/ dual wire helix

Temperature Range:

-40 Deg. F. to 300 Deg. F.

Vacuum Rating @ 70 Deg. F. (In Hg):

30

Design Factor:

4:1

Branding:

White Mylar/Black letters

Origin:

USA

Application:

Recommended for the transfer of products that require a hose tube with the highest level of chemical resistance. The smooth-bore design is ideal for the unrestricted transfer of fluids and promotes draining and cleaning. The hose is reinforced with multiple plies of polyester yarn with dual wire helix. This reinforcing combination provides full vacuum capabilities, kink resistance, and high working pressure ratings. Other cover colors are available (red, black, gray, yellow, green and white). Meets or exceeds the requirements of FDA & USDA under 21 CFR 177, 1550, 3-A sanitary standards 10-15.

Ask about custom assemblies of FEP lined rubber hose, higher working pressures, PTFE linings, etc.

Part
Number
I.D.
(In)
O.D.
(In)
Bend
Radius (In)
W.P. @ 70° F
(PSIG)
Weight
(Lbs / Ft)
Std.
Length
Stock (Yes)
or Min. Order
2450-0753/41.294.0200.52 100’400’
2450-10011.565.0200.63 100’400’
2450-1501-1/22.058.0200.93 100’400’
2450-200 22.559.02001.14 100’400’
2450-30033.5918.01501.77 100’400’

Series 2700 Multi-Purpose Food Suction & Discharge Hose

Tube:

White Nitrile (FDA, 3-A, USDA compliant)

Cover:

Gray Nitrile / PVC Cover

Reinforcement:

Multiple textile plies w/dual wire helix

Temperature Range:

-25 Deg. F. to 230 Deg. F.

Branding:

Emboss

Application:

Series 2700 is a suction and discharge hose designed to handle oily and non-oily food products, liquids, sanitary products, and potable water in a variety of transfer applications.

Part
Number
I.D.
(In)
O.D.
(In)
Bend
Radius (In)
W.P
(PSIG)
Weight
(Lbs / Ft)
Std.
Length
Stock (Yes)
or Min. Order
2700-10011.463.0150.58100’/200’ 400’
2700-1501-1/21.974.0150.85100’/200’ 400’
2700-20022.484.51501.22100’/200’400'
2700-3003 3.57.01502.19100’/200’400'
2700-40044.5610.01503.10100’/200’400'

Series 2733 High-Flexibility Food Transfer Hose

corrugated hose
Tube:

White chlorobutyl

Cover:

Gray synthetic rubber with external orange PVC helix

Reinforcement:

Multiple textile plies

Temperature Range:

-13 Deg. F. to 176 Deg. F.

Branding:

None

Application:

A new design for handling food, beverages, and other sanitary applications. Unique outer PVC rod helix allows the hose to glide easily across plant floors while providing excellent abrasion resistant qualities. 3-A chlorobutyl tube is contamination free and C.I.P. suitable. Extremely flexible for problem areas in the plant with crush resistant capabilities. Meets FDA and 3-A requirements.

Part
Number
I.D.
(In)
O.D.
(In)
Bend
Radius (In)
W.P.
(PSIG)
Vacuum Rating
(In Hg)
Weight
(Lbs/Ft)
Std.
Length
Stock (Yes)
or Min. Order
2733-20022.843.9415026.61.09130'Yes
2733-2502-1/23.395.1215023.61.32130'Yes
2733-30033.945.9115023.61.72130'Yes

Series 2740 Bulk Material Discharge hose (3/16″ White tube)

Tube:

3/16” White natural rubber (FDA compliant)

Cover:

Gray, abrasion resistant SBR

Reinforcement:

Multiple textile plies w/dual static wire

Temperature Range:

-40 Deg. F. to 150 Deg. F.

Design Factor:

4:1

Branding:

Burgundy Mylar / White letters

Origin:

USA

Application:

Designed for in-plant and bulk transfer of flour, cake mixes and other abrasive foodstuffs. Series 2740 has a 3/16” white NR tube to resist abrasion and the dual anti-static wires can be electrically grounded to dissipate static charges.

Part
Number
I.D.
(In)
O.D.
(In)
W.P.
(PSIG)
Weight
(Lbs / Ft)
Std.
Length
Stock (Yes)
or Min. Order
2740-40044.56402.08Yes 400’
2740-50055.5630 2.46Yes 400’
2740-60066.56253.04Yes 400’

Series 2745 Bulk Food Material Handling Hose

Tube:

3/16” White natural rubber (FDA compliant)

Reinforcement:

Multiple textile plies w/dual wire helix

Cover:

Gray, corrugated natural rubber

Temperature Range:

-40 Deg. F. to 150 Deg. F.

Design Factor

4:1

Branding:

Burgundy Mylar / White letters

Origin:

USA

Application:

Used in tank truck and in-plant service to convey dry, non-oily abrasive materials such as sand, limestone, plastic pellets, etc. This hose is also designed to handle dry abrasive food products such as sugar, corn, etc. Recommended for conditions where extra lightweight, high flexibility and extreme bending is required under pressure, gravity flow or suction service. Not recommended for those materials where static electricity buildup is a problem.

Part
Number
I.D.
(In)
O.D.
(In)
Bend
Radius (In)
W.P.
(PSIG)
Weight
(Lbs / Ft)
Std.
Length
Stock (Yes)
or Min. Order
2745-30033.756.01002.13100'400'
2745-40044.719.0753.00100'400'

Series 2750 “Cobra” Corrugated Multi-Purpose Food Suction Hose

Tube:

White Nitrile

Reinforcement:

Multiple textile plies w/dual wire helix

Cover:

Corrugated gray Nitrile

Temperature Range:

-25 Deg. F. to 230 Deg. F.

Design Factor

4:1

Branding:

Blue Mylar / White letters

Origin:

USA

Application:

A lightweight, highly extremely flexible hose designed to handle a wide variety of both dry food and liquid transfer. The specially compounded tube is engineered to handle oily and non-oily products and is resistant to common CIP solutions. Manufactured on polished chrome mandrels, the mirror finish tube resists bacterial growth, while providing excellent flow rates. FDA/USDA compliant and conforms to 3-A Sanitary Standard 18-03.

Part
Number
I.D.
(In)
O.D.
(In)
Bend
Radius (In)
W.P.
(PSIG)
Vacuum
(In Hg)
Weight
(Lbs / Ft)
Std.
Length
Stock (Yes)
or Min. Order
2750-1501-1/21.942.5150290.81100'Yes
2750-20022.443.0150291.04100'Yes
2750-2502-1/23.015.0150291.51100'Yes
2750-30033.536.0150292.02100'Yes
2750-40044.557.0150292.69100'Yes

Series 2760 Potable Water Hose

Tube:

White – Natural Rubber (FDA Compliant)

Cover:

Blue – SBR / EPDM Blend

Reinforcement:

Multiple textile plies

Temperature Range:

-40 Deg. F. to 180 Deg. F

Design Factor:

4:1

Branding:

Embossed

Applications:

Designed to handle water suitable for drinking. Used in oilfield or industrial applications, for discharge applications only. Compliant to FDA standards. Not NSF approved.

Part
Number
I.D.
(In)
O.D.
(In)
W.P.
(PSI)
Weight
(Lbs / Ft)
Std.
Length
Stock (Yes)
or Min. Order
2760-050 1/2.80250.23 100’400’
2760-0753/41.14250.44 100’400’
2760-10011.49250.55 100’400’
2760-1501- 1/21.98 200.77 100’400’
2760-20022.50150 .96 100’400’
2760-30033.581501.72 100’400’
2760-400 44.561501.99 100’400’

Series 2765 Premium Potable Water Hose

Tube:

Clear UHMWPE (Meets NSF-51 requirements)

Cover:

Smooth Blue EPDM

Reinforcement:

Multiple textile plies w/ monofilament helix

Temperature Range:

-40 Deg. F. to 212 Deg. F

Design Factor:

4:1

Branding:

White Mylar / Black letters

Origin:

USA

Application:

This premium hose is designed to handle water suitable for drinking in all industrial applications, deionized water, and high proof alcohol. The added features of the monofilament helix enhances vacuum rating, and the crush and kink resistance. FDA/USDA compliant.

Part
Number
I.D.
(In)
O.D.
(In)
W.P.
(PSI)
Vacuum
Rating (In Hg)
Weight
(Lbs / Ft)
Std.
Length
Stock (Yes)
or Min. Order
2765-0753/41.2720030.0.42100’ 400’
2765-10011.4820030.0.52100’ 400’
2765-1501-1/22.0720030.0.90100’ 400’
2765-20022.6220030.01.19100’ 400’
2765-2502-1/23.0120030.01.39100'400'

Series 2770 Edible Oil Hose

Tube:

White NBR (FDA Approved)

Cover:

Gray NBR (FDA Approved)

Reinforcement:

Wire braid

Temperature:

0 Deg. F. to 275 Deg. F. … 350 Deg. F. Intermittent

Branding:

Embossed

Application:

Series 2770 is designed for the transfer of edible fluids, vegetable oils, salad dressings, vinegar, mustard, etc. The FDA approved tube will not impart taste. Excellent for service with hot oil fats and fryers.

Part
Number
I.D.
(In)
O.D.
(In)
W.P.
(PSI)
Weight
(Lbs / Ft)
Std.
Length
Stock (Yes)
or Min. Order
2770-0501/21.02250.48100’1000’
2770-0753/41.27250.53100’1000’
2770-100 11.53250.65100’1000’
Note: 200′ lengths available upon request.
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