Connecting plants and plant components easily, quickly and reliably, with short set-up times and optimum cleaning properties - these are important prerequisites for the successful operation of production plants in the pharmaceutical and food industries.
Edge-free transitions between the internally smooth hoses and the connection systems used guarantee flow-free conveying and prevent contamination in the production process. Here, Master-Sil Food SR hoses from Masterflex AG, Gelsenkirchen, Germany, ensure optimum connections.
Particularly where lines are frequently connected and disconnected again, a high degree of flexibility must be achieved, which can usually only be achieved by using hose lines and appropriate quick-connection systems.
Master-Sil Food SR hoses, for example, meet all requirements in terms of flexibility, smoothness and safety. Neither stainless steel nor glass connections can meet this requirement profile.
According to the manufacturer, there are also design-related advantages of the Master-SIL Food SR silicone hoses, which are manufactured using a special process, have smooth walls on the inside and are odorless and tasteless. The hoses, which are smooth on the inside yet highly flexible, allow easy handling. They have good hygienic properties and steam resistance (temperature resistant from -60°C to +200°C). This makes them easy and very efficient to clean. They are food-grade and comply with FDA guidelines 21 CFR 177.2600. A multilayer polyester fabric serves as the pressure carrier and is coated with a vulcanized-on silicone compound. This means that the hoses can also be cleaned very easily from the outside. The manufacturer offers ready-made hoses with all commercially available milk pipe and clamp connections as well as customized connection systems, also in "sterile design". Fixed lengths of up to 4 m are possible.