How many kinds of hoses can be used to transport liquor

Liquor is a common drink on the market. However, there are various problems for the liquor industry. While the most important one is the plasticizer.

In recent years, news that some liquor products have been found to contain plasticizers has made headlines. This may pose a potential risk to consumers’ health. Plasticizeris mainly used in plastic products. It mainly refer to phthalates. These substances can migrate from plastic products into food. It more likely to be dissolved and released when exposed to oils and alcohol.

Plasticizer in liquor mainly come from plastic pipes, containers, bottle caps and other packaging materials. Plasticizer migration is more likely to occur in long-term storage and high-end vintage wines. It has a significant impact on human health. They mainly interfere with the endocrine system, damage reproductive ability, promote early puberty in women, and may increase the risk of cancer.

We can see wine hose is a main factor the release plasticizer to liquor. Therefore, we need a reliable hose which is food grade and safe enough for liquor. Then how many kinds of flexible hoses are ideal for liquor transfer? Next, the flexible hose manufacturer introduces you some wine hoses.

First, wine hose

Red wine delivery hose plays a vital role in the production, storage and distribution of red wine. Red wine delivery hose is usually made of PU or PVC. These materials have the following characteristics:

Corrosion resistance

Red wine contains certain acidic substances. These substances may react chemically with the delivery pipeline, causing damage to the pipeline or contamination of the red wine. PU and PVC materials have good corrosion resistance. Therefore, they can resist the erosion of acidic substances in red wine and ensure the quality and taste of red wine.

Softness and flexibility

Red wine delivery hoses need to adapt to various complex delivery environments and pipeline layouts. Therefore, softness and flexibility are very important. These hoses can easily bypass obstacles. In turn, the pressure loss and oxidation of red wine during delivery are reduced.

Pressure resistance

During the delivery of red wine, the hose needs to withstand a certain pressure. This ensures that the red wine can be smoothly delivered from the source to the destination. PU and PVC hoses have a certain pressure resistance and can meet the needs of red wine delivery.

Non-toxic and odorless

Red wine delivery hoses need to ensure that the red wine will not be contaminated by any harmful substances during the delivery process. Therefore, the hose must be non-toxic and odorless. And it will not have any impact on the quality and taste of the red wine.

The red wine delivery hose also needs to have some specific properties. Such as tensile resistance, strong tension, high tear strength, wear resistance, flex resistance, penetration resistance, low temperature resistance, hydrolysis resistance, etc. These properties can ensure that the hose can withstand various pressures and tensions when transporting red wine. At the same time, maintain its good shape and stability. In addition, the red wine delivery hose also needs to be non-toxic and odorless. This can ensure that the red wine will not be contaminated by any harmful substances during the transportation process.

How to choose a wine hose

When choosing a red wine delivery hose, you need to consider many factors. Such as the material, performance, specifications, price, etc. of the hose. It is also necessary to select the appropriate hose type and connection method according to the specific transportation environment and needs. For example, if the transportation environment requires the hose to have a higher pressure resistance, you can choose a hose with more layers. If the transportation distance is long, you need to choose a hose with better wear resistance. Next, let me introduce you some common flexible hoses for wine and liquor.

First one, the plastic hose

For wine transfer, both PU hose and PVC hose are good. However, there are some differences between these two materials.

First, PU hose is more flexible than PVC hose. Thus it is more suitable for complex installation environment. Besides, PU hose is more elastic than PVC pipe.

Second, PU hose has better abrasion resistance. Thus in general, PU hose has a longer service life than PVC pipe.

Third, the most important, PU hose is nontoxic and odorless. Thus it is ideal for food deliver.

From above we can see that PU hose is more better. However, that not means PVC hose is nothing. In fact, PVC hose is also popular.

First, PVC has great wear resistance itself. Besides, PVC wine hose has a PVC helix outside. While this further enhance the wear resistance. Second, PVC hose is more affordable than PU hose. Thus it can be used in large quantity than polyurethane hose.

Besides plastic wine hose, rubber wine hose is also a good choice

When choosing rubber hoses for the wine industry, consider the following factors:

Temperature range

Choose the appropriate hose material according to the wine delivery temperature. In general, if the temperature of the wine delivery pipeline is higher than 60°C, it is recommended to use a rubber hose.

Wine property

Different types of hoses have different tolerances to different wines. The material should be selected according to the properties of the wine. For example, hoses for conveying sugar alcohol wines should be made of polyethylene.

Pressure bearing capacity

The pressure bearing capacity of the hose is related to the number of layers. The higher the conveying pressure of the wine, the more layers of hoses should be selected.

Environmental factor

Consider the use environment of the hose and choose hoses with additional functions such as anti-corrosion, anti-aging, and anti-ultraviolet.

In addition, pay attention to the following points:

Material

You can choose silicone or PTFE tubes. The rubber hoses used in the wine industry should generally use medical-grade silicone tubes, which are transparent and have steel wire in the middle. You can also choose 304 or 316 stainless steel bellows, but be careful that they must be food-grade stainless steel bellows.

Hose fitting

It is best to let the manufacturer directly crimp the connector for you. Otherwise it will be difficult to connect by yourself.

Safety

When using rubber hoses, you need to pay attention to safety. For example, use food grade rubber hose. Besides, avoid using rubber hoses of unknown origin. Because they may contain harmful substances such as plasticizer.

Maintenance and cleaning

During use, clean the rubber hose regularly to prevent bacterial growth. At the same time, maintain or replace the rubber hoses to ensure their normal use and safety.

In summary, the wine industry needs to consider multiple factors when choosing rubber hoses. While these include temperature, wine property, pressure bearing capacity, environmental factor, material, joint safety, cleaning, etc. In a word, make comprehensive considerations based on the actual situation. Then select suitable rubber hoses to ensure the smooth progress of the wine making process.

The third one is silicone hose

As we all know, silicone hose is a hygienic and clean environmentally friendly hose that can be used to transport food, wine, medicine, and daily chemical products.

Silicone rubber is a highly active adsorption material. The silicone rubber in the silicone tube is an amorphous substance. It is insoluble in water and any solvent, non-toxic and odorless. In addition, its chemical properties are stable. It does not react with any substance except strong alkali and hydrofluoric acid.

Wine is a kind of red wine, but it is not necessarily a special red wine. Other fruit wines (such as blueberry, bayberry, etc.) can also be called red wine. The ingredients of red wine are very simple, the most are grape juice and alcohol. The nutrients are mainly vitamins and amino acids. It does not contain other substances that can react with silicone tubes. Therefore, the wine body will not harm the silicone tube. On the contrary, the silicone tube itself is non-toxic and odorless. Therefore, it will not have a negative impact on the red wine.

And now there are food-grade silicone tubes specifically used for food manufacturing. Therefore, as long as the silicone tube purchased by a regular manufacturer, it will definitely not affect the quality of the red wine. Food-grade silicone tubes can transport media with an alcohol content of 70%. Therefore, silicone hose is also an excellent wine hose.

Last, stainless steel metal hose

In order to avoid the problem of plasticizers, many wineries began to choose hoses made of other materials. For example, stainless steel metal hoses, especially stainless steel above 304. This material is non-toxic and odorless, easy to operate. And it can avoid the problem of rubber smell and contamination of wine after long-term use. This was unavoidable when using food-grade rubber hoses before.

Advantages of stainless steel metal hoses

Non-toxic and odorless

Stainless steel materials themselves are non-toxic and odorless, and will not release harmful substances into the wine, thus ensuring the purity and taste of the liquor.

Strong corrosion resistance

Stainless steel hoses can withstand corrosion from a variety of chemicals, including acids, alkalis, salts, etc., so they can maintain their performance and stability for a long time, and will not produce impurities or harmful substances due to corrosion.

Good high temperature tolerance

Stainless steel hoses can withstand high temperature environments and are not easy to deform or melt, so they can be used for liquor transportation under high temperature conditions.

Long service life

Due to the high strength and corrosion resistance of stainless steel materials, stainless steel hoses have a relatively long service life, which can reduce the frequency of replacement and maintenance and reduce the cost of use.

Convenient operation

Stainless steel hoses have a certain flexibility, can be bent and twisted, are easy to install and operate, and are easy to clean and disinfect.

In addition, the use of stainless steel hoses to transport liquor can also avoid the problem of migration of harmful substances such as plasticizers. Then improve the safety and quality stability of liquor. Therefore, stainless steel metal hoses are an ideal choice for liquor transportation.

When choosing a liquor delivery hose, it is necessary to select the appropriate pipe diameter, length and connection method according to actual needs. And ensure that the installation and layout of the pipeline meet the relevant standards and specifications. At the same time, the pipeline needs to be inspected and maintained regularly. This ensures its safety and reliability for long-term use. In addition, it should be noted that for long-distance liquor delivery pipelines, they should be kept away from heat sources and environments that may be corroded by acidic substances. It is best to use it independently and not connect it to other metals. At the same time, take grounding and anti-static measures.

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