Essential Food-Grade Hoses for Safe Fluid Food Transport: Expert Picks from Hainar Hydraulics

n the global food and beverage industry, maintaining the safety and purity of fluid products during transportation is paramount—and food-grade hoses serve as the critical barrier between contaminants and sensitive food media. Specifically designed to convey items like milk, juice, beer, and beverages, these hoses must meet rigorous standards: they must be completely free of plasticizers to avoid tainting the transported goods, and they must hold internationally recognized certifications such as FDA and BFR. As a trusted provider of industrial fluid solutions, Hainar Hydraulics is pleased to share its curated list of frequently used food-grade hoses, each engineered to address distinct operational needs while upholding the highest food safety benchmarks.

The Trelleborg ALIKLER hose stands out for its exceptional versatility, making it a go-to choice for transferring a wide spectrum of fluid foods—including milk, beer, vegetable oils, red wine, fruit wine, juice, and even 96% concentration alcohol. It is particularly well-suited for high-demand settings like liquid food transport tankers and food processing/canning workshops.

Key advantages of this hose include a smooth white food-grade inner wall that effectively inhibits bacterial growth, excellent flexibility for easy maneuvering, and robust resistance to 扭结 (kinking), wear, and contamination. It operates across a broad temperature range of -30℃ to +100℃ and can be safely sterilized with steam and cleaners at temperatures up to +130℃ for several minutes. Importantly, it is free of phthalates, eliminating risks of chemical leaching.

For scenarios requiring extra durability, the ALIKLER D variant is specially designed: for inner diameters (ID) ≥50mm, it features spiral PET reinforcement within the high-strength synthetic cord layer, allowing it to recover its shape after accidental compression. This “vehicle-crush resistant milk hose” boasts an increased working pressure of 15bar, compared to the standard 10bar. Both versions comply with strict standards including EU 1935/2004, FDA 21 CFR 177.2600, Germany’s BFR Recommendation Section 11 (Part 2), and relevant French regulations.

Tailored to the unique needs of the alcoholic beverage industry, the Trelleborg TRELLVIN L hose excels at transporting wine, beer, and other liquid foods (such as milk, fruit wine, juice, and 96% concentration alcohol). It is widely used for wine transportation and the loading/unloading of liquid food tankers.

Like the ALIKLER series, it features a smooth white food-grade inner wall (made of EPDM synthetic rubber) that suppresses bacterial growth, ensuring product purity. Its high flexibility simplifies handling, even for large-caliber applications—such as transferring freshly picked grapes or food residues. It supports steam and cleaner sterilization at ≤+130℃ and has a weather-resistant, anti-aging outer EPDM rubber layer (in a wine-red color with a textured surface). Phthalate-free and operating at -30℃ to +100℃ with a 10bar working pressure, it meets EU 1935/2004 and FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 standards.

For operations involving both oily and non-oily food products, the ContiTech BLUE FOODSTUFF hose delivers unmatched flexibility, making it ideal for gravity flow, pressure transfer, or suction tasks—including tanker unloading and in-plant food handling.

Its inner layer is crafted from blue vinyl nitrile rubber, which is certified by FDA and USDA and complies with 3A Sanitary Standard 18-03, ensuring it meets the strictest hygiene requirements for food contact. The reinforcement layer consists of multi-layer spiral-wound synthetic fibers paired with galvanized metal spiral wires, balancing durability and ease of use. The outer layer is oil-resistant and anti-aging NBR synthetic rubber (also blue, with a textured surface). It operates at a temperature range of -32℃ to +121℃ (-25°F to 250°F) and maintains a steady working pressure of 10bar.

For high-temperature applications—such as cleaning in dairies, dairy processing facilities, canneries, and seafood markets—the Trelleborg BIOVAST hose is indispensable. It can convey hot water and saturated or superheated steam up to +165℃, and it is also suitable for transporting high-temperature fluid foods. Its flexible design allows it to be wound on reels for easy storage and deployment.

The inner layer is smooth white food-grade oil-resistant NBR synthetic rubber, while the outer layer is a blend of NBR and PVC that resists contamination and animal/vegetable fats. It is phthalate-free and offers reliable performance: for water, it operates at -20℃ to +100℃ with a 20bar working pressure; for steam, it handles temperatures up to +165℃ with a 6bar working pressure. It complies with EU 1935/2004 and FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 standards.

The Supflow ATLAS hose is a lightweight yet durable option, designed for gravity flow, pressure transfer, and suction of food substances like milk and beverages—with a special recommendation for use in the brewing industry.

Its smooth white inner vinyl nitrile rubber meets FDA, USDA, and 3A Sanitary Standard 18-03, preventing bacterial growth and ensuring food safety. The reinforcement layer includes spiral-wound synthetic textiles and two galvanized anti-rust steel wires, enhancing strength without sacrificing flexibility. Its light weight simplifies installation and movement, while the gray corrugated outer vinyl nitrile rubber (with embossed detailing) adds wear resistance. It operates at -32℃ to +100℃ (-25°F to 212°F) with a 10.3bar working pressure and is free of plasticizers.

At Hainar Hydraulics, we understand that every food and beverage operation has unique requirements—and these food-grade hoses are selected for their ability to combine safety, durability, and performance. Each option meets or exceeds global food safety standards, ensuring that your products remain pure and uncontaminated throughout transportation. Whether you’re in dairy processing, brewing, or general food manufacturing, these hoses provide the reliability you need to protect your products and your customers’ trust.