Four steps to choose a food grade hose

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Four steps to choose a food grade hose

How to choose the right hose for the company? And choose the right pipe is a homework that every food industry purchaser needs to do. Now this problem can be effectively solved through these method.

First, confirm the medium

First, confirm the requirements for the pH and quality of the conveyed material. For acid, alkali or other corrosives, it requires special food grade hoses. For example, silicone hose and PTFE hose. Some conveying waste and exhaust gas can use food grade hose or industrial hose. For food and pharmaceutical fluids, PU food grade hose or food grade silicone hose are better.

Second, determine the use temperature

This is also an important way to determine the material of the hose. The temperature range that each hose can withstand is different. For some high or low temp, you need a food grade silicone hose.

Third, confirm the specification

Each material of the hose can be divided into different specs. Therefore, determining the use pressure of the hose is also an important factor. According to the difference in pressure resistance, choose the most cost-effective steel wire hose.

Last, confirm the connection method

Besides the above factors, you also need to determine the connection method. Generally, this needs to be determined by the type of connector, distance, etc.