Standards of hydraulic hose fittings
As we all know, the beverage processing industry has extremely high hygiene requirements for the production process. Therefore, the industrial hoses used must have excellent chemical resistance, aging resistance, and resistance to microbial erosion. However, in practical applications, how to select appropriate industrial hoses based on the characteristics of different beverages and production processes is a knowledge worthy of further study.
First of all, we have to make it clear that not all industrial hoses are suitable for the beverage processing industry. Take food-grade silicone tubes as an example. Although it has good chemical resistance and biocompatibility, the hardness of silicone tubes is relatively high. It is not suitable for certain beverage delivery scenarios that require high flexibility. Therefore, when choosing industrial hoses suitable for the beverage processing industry, you must fully consider the characteristics of the beverage and the requirements of the production process.
Food processing industry
Furthermore, for different beverage types, we need to choose targeted industrial hoses. For example, for the production of carbonated drinks, we need to choose industrial hoses that can withstand high pressure and have good anti-bubble properties, such as EPDM pipes. In the juice production line, because the pulp particles in the juice can easily cause pipe blockage, it is necessary to choose industrial hoses with smooth inner walls and good anti-adhesion properties, such as polyurethane (PU) pipes.
Different kinds of drinks
In addition to considering the characteristics of the beverage, we also need to pay attention to the requirements of the production process. For example, in a hot filling production line, we need to choose high-temperature resistant industrial hoses, such as Teflon (PTFE) pipes. In the aseptic filling line, due to the need for high-temperature sterilization, we need to choose high-temperature and disinfectant-resistant industrial hoses, such as silicone tubes.
Fruit juice
In practical applications, we can choose suitable industrial hoses by learning from successful cases in the beverage processing industry at home and abroad. For example, Coca-Cola Company widely uses polyurethane pipes in its juice production lines, which effectively reduces pipe blockage and improves production efficiency. For another example, the Dutch Heineken beer company uses EPDM pipes with good high-pressure resistance and anti-bubble properties in its beer filling line to ensure a stable beer taste.
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