ID		Nom. OD		Max. WP		Bend Radius		Vacuum HG		Weight
in.	mm	in.	mm	PSI	MPa	in.	mm	in.	mm	lb./ft.	kg/m
3/4	19.1	1.20	30.5	150	1.03	2	51	29	737	0.47	0.71
1	25.4	1.44	36.6	150	1.03	3	76	29	737	0.57	0.85
1 1/4	31.8	1.70	43.2	150	1.03	4	102	29	737	0.69	1.03
1 1/2	38.1	1.97	50.0	150	1.03	4	102	29	737	0.86	1.28
2	50.8	2.53	64.3	150	1.03	5	114	29	737	1.23	1.83
2 1/2	63.5	3.10	78.7	150	1.03	6	146	29	737	1.81	2.69
3	76.2	3.60	91.4	150	1.03	7	178	29	737	2.16	3.21
4	101.6	4.64	117.9	150	1.03	10	254	29	737	3.05	4.54

Plicord Gray Food & Beverage Hose

Product Specifications

Application

A flexible hose for gravity flow, pressure, or suction service transferring edibles from tank truck and in-plant service.

Construction Tube

White Chemivic'” synthetic rubber (FDA/USDA compliant and conforms to 3-A Sanitary Standard 18-03)

Cover

Gray Chemivic'” synthetic rubber (wrapped impression)

Reinforcement

Spiral-plied synthetic fabric with galvanized wire helix

Branding (Spiral)

Example: Continental ContiTech Plicord® Gray Food; FDA, 3-A, and USDA 150 psi

ID		Nom. OD		Max. WP		Bend Radius		Vacuum HG		Weight
in.	mm	in.	mm	PSI	MPa	in.	mm	in.	mm	lb./ft.	kg/m
1	25.4	1.45	36.7	150	1.03	3	75	29	737	0.58	0.85
1 1/2	38.1	1.97	50.0	150	1.03	4	102	29	737	0.86	1.28
2	50.8	2.59	65.8	150	1.03	5	114	29	737	1.23	1.83
2 1/2	63.5	3.09	78.5	150	1.03	6	152	29	737	1.81	2.69
3	76.2	3.59	91.2	150	1.03	7	178	29	737	2.16	3.21
4	101.6	4.68	118.9	150	1.03	10	254	29	737	3.05	4.54

Gray Flextra LT Food & Beverage Hose

Product Specifications

Application

A lightweight, highly flexible hose used for transferring edibles in gravity flow. pressure or suction service. Larger ID sizes (5″ and 6″) applicable as ·must” hoses in the wine industry.

Construction Tube

White Chemivic'” (complies with FDA. USDA and 3-A)

Cover

Gray Chemivic'” (corrugated. wrapped impression)

Reinforcement

Synthetic textile fabric plies and two galvanized wire helix

Branding (Spiral)

Example: Continental ContiTech Gray Flextra® LT 150 psi WP; FDA. 3-A and USDA

ID		Nom. OD		Max. WP		Bend Radius		Vacuum HG		Weight
in.	mm	in.	mm	PSI	MPa	in.	mm	in.	mm	lb./ft.	kg/m
1 1/2	38.1	1.92	48.8	150	1.03	3	64	29	737	0.77	1.15
2	50.8	2.44	62.0	150	1.03	3	76	29	737	1.00	1.49
2 1/2	63.5	3.00	76.2	150	1.03	5	127	29	737	1.46	2.17
3	76.2	3.51	89.2	150	1.03	6	140	29	737	1.95	2.90
4	101.6	4.55	115.6	150	1.03	7	191	29	737	2.59	3.85
5	127.0	5.66	143.8	150	1.03	12	305	29	737	3.84	5.71
6	152.4	6.66	169.2	150	1.03	17	432	29	737	4.55	6.77

Exstatic Food & Beverage Hose

Product Specifications

Application

Exstatic® hose is for tank truck and/or in-plant transfer of dry, bulk foodstuffs where there is a potential for electrical static build-up.

Construction Tube

FDA UHMWPE (static dissipating/static conductive) has FDA/USDA compliant materials

Cover

Blue SBR synthetic rubber (corrugated)/ spiral transfer brand (wrapped impression)

Reinforcement

Spiral-plied synthetic fabric with double wire helix

Branding (Spiral)

Example: Continental ContiTech Plicord® Exstatic® FDA Dry Material handling 150 psi

ID		Nom. OD		Max. WP		Bend Radius		Vacuum HG		Weight
in.	mm	in.	mm	PSI	MPa	in.	mm	in.	mm	lb./ft.	kg/m
2	50.8	2.50	63.5	150	1.03	8	203	29	737	1.07	1.59
3	76.2	3.56	90.4	150	1.03	12	305	29	737	1.83	2.72
4	101.6	4.59	116.6	150	1.03	16	406	29	737	2.49	3.71
5	127.0	5.67	144.0	150	1.03	20	508	29	737	3.69	5.49

Harvest

Product Specifications

Application

For tank truck and/or in-plant applications for the transfer of dry, non-oily bulk foodstuffs.

Construction Tube

FDA. White Pureten™ (natural rubber) (FDA/USDA compliant and conforms to 3-A Sanitary Standard 18-03)

Cover

Gray EPDM synthetic rubber (corrugated)/ orange branding tape (wrapped impression)

Reinforcement

Spiral-plied synthetic fabric with double galvanized wire helix

Branding (Spiral)

Example: Continental ContiTech Harvest® 150 psi WP: FDA/USDA

ID		Nom. OD		Max. WP		Bend Radius		Vacuum HG		Weight
in.	mm	in.	mm	PSI	MPa	in.	mm	in.	mm	lb./ft.	kg/m
2	50.8	2.73	63.0	150	1.03	5	127	29	737	1.57	2.34
3	76.2	3.74	95.0	150	1.03	7	178	29	737	2.32	3.45
4	101.6	4.78	121.4	150	1.03	10	254	29	737	3.44	5.12
5	127.0	5.91	150.1	150	1.03	15	381	29	737	4.76	7.08

Nutriflo® Suction and Discharge

Product Specifications

For handling almost every type of dry bulk food material or liquid in gravity flow and vacuum service. Nutriflo® conforms to USDA Meat and Poultry, 3-A Sanitary, and FDA Standards. and is used for the transmission of raw and pasteurized milk and other high water content dairy items.

Construction Tube

Clear Pliovic® (FDA. 3-A, USDA compliant), NSF-61

Cover

Clear Pliovic®

Reinforcement

White or Clear high-density Pliovic® helix

Temperature Range

-15F to 158F (-26C to 70C)

Packaging

100′ length, coiled, polywrapped

Branding (Spiral)

Not branded

ID		Nom. OD		Max. WP		Bend Radius		Vacuum HG		Weight
in.	mm	in.	mm	PSI	MPa	in.	mm	in.	mm	lb./ft.	kg/m
3/4	19.1	0.99	25.2	120	0.83	2	83	29	737	0.18	0.27
1	25.4	1.24	31.5	106	0.73	3	114	29	737	0.26	0.39
1 1/4	31.8	1.55	39.4	99	0.68	4	127	29	737	0.36	0.54
1 1/2	38.1	1.78	45.2	89	0.61	4	152	29	737	0.43	0.64
2	50.8	2.37	60.2	79	0.54	5	203	29	737	0.67	1.00
2 1/2	63.5	2.89	73.4	65	0.45	6	254	29	737	0.89	1.32
3	76.2	3.48	88.4	65	0.45	7	305	29	737	1.15	1.71
4	101.6	4.50	114.3	55	0.38	10	406	29	737	1.65	2.46
6	152.4	6.63	168.4	47	0.32	36	914	29	737	3.39	5.04

Nutriflex™Static Wire Suction and Discharge

Product Specifications

Application

Nutriflex'” S&D hose is capable of handling almost every type of dry bulk food material or liquid in gravity flow and vacuum service. Nutriflex'” conforms to USDA Meat and Poultry, 3-A Sanitary, and FDA Standards. and is used for transmission of raw and pasteurized milk and other high water content dairy items.

Construction Tube

Clear Pliovic® (FDA. 3-A, USDA compliant), NSF-61

Cover

Clear Pliovic® (corrugated construction)

Reinforcement

Clear high-density rigid Pliovic® helix

Temperature Range

-15F to 158F (-26C to 70C)

Packaging

100′ length, coiled, polywrapped

Branding (Spiral)

Not branded

ID		Nom. OD		Max. WP		Bend Radius		Vacuum HG		Weight
in.	mm	in.	mm	PSI	MPa	in.	mm	in.	mm	lb./ft.	kg/m
1	25.4	1.29	32.8	60	0.41	2	38	29	737	0.22	0.33
1 1/4	31.8	1.56	39.6	50	0.34	3	64	29	737	0.28	0.42
1 1/2	38.1	1.88	47.8	50	0.34	4	81	29	737	0.31	0.46
2	50.8	2.43	61.7	40	0.28	4	81	29	737	0.51	0.76
2 1/2	63.5	3.00	76.2	35	0.24	5	114	29	737	0.82	1.22
3	76.2	3.58	90.9	35	0.24	7	165	29	737	1.05	1.56
4	101.6	4.71	119.6	35	0.24	10	264	29	737	1.67	2.49
6	152.4	6.72	170.7	25	0.17	30	747	29	737	2.27	3.38

Plicord® Blue Flour

Product Specifications

Application

Tank truck or in-plant service hose is for discharge transfer of abrasive materials and dry foods such as flour. cake mixes. etc.

Construction Tube

3/16″ gauge white Pureten™ tube (FDA compliant)

Cover

Blue SBR rubber (wrapped impression)

Reinforcement

Spiral-plied synthetic fabric with 2 antistatic wires

Temperature Range

-40F to 180F (-40C to 82C)

Packaging

100′ length, coiled, polywrapped

Branding (Spiral)

Example: Continental ContiTech Plicord”‘ Blue Flour Discharge FDA 150 psi

ID		Nom. OD		Max. WP		Weight
in.	mm	in.	mm	PSI	MPa	lb./ft.	kg/m
2	50.8	2.68	68.1	150	1.03	1.39	2.07
3	76.2	3.69	93.7	150	1.03	2.02	3.01
4	101.6	4.71	119.6	150	1.03	2.63	3.91
5	127.0	5.72	145.3	150	1.03	3.27	4.87

Plicord® Brewline

Product Specifications

Application

A quality discharge hose designed specifically for the highly demanding service of transferring non-oily liquid products in wineries and breweries.

Construction Tube

White chlorobutyl rubber (FDA/USDA compliant and conforms to 3-A Sanitary Standard 18-03)

Cover

Red EPDM with a white spiral stripe (wrapped impression)

Reinforcement

Spiral-plied synthetic fabric, 4 plies to 1½” ID: 6 plies over 1½- ID

Temperature Range

-40F to 220F (-40C to 104C)

Packaging

100′ length, coiled, polywrapped

Branding (Spiral)

Example: Continental ContiTech Plicord® Brewline® hose 250 psi: FDA. 3-A and USDA

ID		Nom. OD		Max. WP		Weight
in.	mm	in.	mm	PSI	MPa	lb./ft.	kg/m
3/4	19.1	1.34	34.0	250	1.72	054	0.80
1	25.4	1.69	42.9	250	1.72	0.81	1.21
1 1/4	31.8	2.00	50.8	250	1.72	1.05	1.56
1 1/2	38.1	2.23	56.6	250	1.72	1.19	1.77
2	50.8	2.88	73.2	250	1.72	1.86	2.77
2 1/2	63.5	3.51	89.2	250	1.72	2.66	3.96
3	76.2	4.09	103.9	250	1.72	3.57	5.31
4	101.6	5.31	134.9	250	1.72	5.43	8.08

Plicord® ExtremeFlex™ Petroleum Transfer

Product Specifications

Application

An extremely flexible and lightweight drop hose for use in tank truck and in-plant operation to transfer diesel. ethanol. gasoline. oil and petroleum base products up to 60% aromatic content. Corrugated construction for lower drag coefficient and superior abrasion resistance.

Construction Tube

Black Nitrile synthetic rubber (Class A oil resistance)

Cover

Black Chemivic™ synthetic (corrugated)

Reinforcement

Spiral plied synthetic fabric with wire helix

Temperature Range

-40F to 200F (-40C to 93C)

Packaging

100′ length, coiled and bagel packed

Branding (Spiral)

Example: Plicord”‘ ExtremeFlex™ Petroleum Transfer

ID		Nom. OD		Max. WP		Bend Radius		Vacuum HG		Weight
in.	mm	in.	mm	PSI	MPa	in.	mm	in.	mm	lb./ft.	kg/m
3/4	19.1	1.20	30.5	250	1.72	.75	19	29	737	0.44	0.65
1	25.4	1.45	36.8	250	1.72	1	25	29	737	0.55	0.81
1 1/2	38.1	1.91	48.5	250	1.72	1.5	38	29	737	0.73	1.08
2	50.8	2.43	61.8	250	1.72	2	51	29	737	0.96	1.43
2 1/2	63.5	3.00	76.1	200	1.37	2.5	64	29	737	1.41	2.10
3	76.2	3.50	88.8	200	1.37	3	76	29	737	1.69	2.51
4	101.6	4.56	115.7	150	1.03	4	101	29	737	2.42	3.61
6	152.4	6.62	168.4	150	1.03	6	146	29	737	4.43	2.01

Plicord® Wineline®

Product Specifications

Application

A quality, non-toxic hose for handling wine, potable water, and other non-oily liquid food products where the hose must meet FDA requirements. For discharge service and suction service up to 20″ hg vacuum at ambient temperature.

Construction Tube

White chlorobutyl rubber (FDA/USDA compliant and conforms to 3-A Sanitary Standard 18-03)

Cover

White EPDM rubber with a purple spiral stripe (wrapped impression)

Reinforcement

Spiral-plied synthetic fabric, 4 plies to 1½” ID; 6 plies over 1½”ID

Temperature Range

-40F to 220F (-40C to 104C)

Packaging

100′ length, coiled, polywrapped

Branding (Spiral)

Example: Continental ContiTech Plicord® Wineline® hose 250 psi; FDA. 3-A. and USDA

ID		Nom. OD		Max. WP		Weight
in.	mm	in.	mm	PSI	MPa	lb./ft.	kg/m
3/4	19.1	1.39	35.3	250	1.72	0.60	0.89
1	25.4	1.69	42.9	250	1.72	0.80	1.19
1 1/4	31.8	2.00	50.8	250	1.72	1.04	1.55
1 1/2	38.1	2.23	56.6	250	1.72	1.20	1.79
2	50.8	2.92	74.2	250	1.72	1.98	2.95
2 1/2	63.5	3.50	88.9	250	1.72	2.65	3.94
3	76.2	4.09	103.9	250	1.72	3.55	5.28
4	101.6	5.30	134.6	250	1.72	5.40	8.04

Pliovic® FG (FDA-3A)

Product Specifications

Application

A versatile, lightweight. reinforced tubing for the food and beverage, general air, multipurpose, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries: computer component manufacturers: textile mills: and air-actuated equipment.

Construction Tube

Clear Pliovic”‘ compound, conforms to FDA. USDA, NSF-61 and 3-A standards

Cover

Clear Pliovic® compound, conforms to FDA, USDA, NSF-61 and 3-A standards

Reinforcement

Spiral synthetic yarn

Temperature Range

-10F to 158F (-23C to 70C)

Packaging

1/4″-5/8″ – 300′ Bagel Pack, one piece
3/4″ and 1″ – 200′ Bagel Pack, one piece

Branding (Spiral)

Example: Continental ContiTech Pliovic® FG FDA & 3-A Compliant 3/8″ ID (9.5mm) 250 psi WP (1.7 MPa). Made in U.S.A.

ID		Nom. OD		Max. WP		Weight
in.	mm	in.	mm	PSI	MPa	lb./ft.	kg/m
1/4	6.4	0.44	11.2	250	1.72	0.05	0.07
5/16	7.9	0.50	12.7	250	1.72	0.07	0.10
3/8	9.5	0.59	15.0	250	1.72	0.08	0.12
1/2	12.7	0.75	19.1	200	1.38	0.12	0.18
5/8	15.9	0.87	22.1	200	1.38	0.15	0.22
3/4	19.1	1.02	25.9	150	1.03	0.19	0.28
1	25.4	1.34	34.0	125	0.86	0.31	0.46
1 1/4	31.75	1.72	43.6	125	0.86	0.60	0.89
1 1/2	38.1	1.98	50.2	125	0.86	0.72	1.07

Vintner™

Product Specifications

Application

For handling in-plant and/or tank truck transfer of wine, beer, potable water, and other non-oily, liquid foodstuffs.

Construction Tube

White chlorobutyl (FDA/USDA compliant and conforms to 3-A Sanitary Standard 18-03)

Cover

Gray EPDM synthetic rubber (wrapped)/ purple branding tape

Reinforcement

Spiral-plied synthetic fabric with Monofilament Helix

Temperature Range

-30F to 220F (-34C to 104C)

Packaging

100′ length, coiled. polywrapped

Branding (Spiral)

Example: Continental ContiTech Plicord® Vintner™ 250 psi: FDA. 3-A, and USDA

ID		Nom. OD		Max. WP		Bend Radius		Vacuum HG		Weight
in.	mm	in.	mm	PSI	MPa	in.	mm	in.	mm	lb./ft.	kg/m
1	25.4	1.62	41.1	250	1.72	3	76	27	686	1.06	0.85
1 1/2	38.1	2.11	53.6	250	1.72	4	102	27	686	1.46	1.28
2	50.8	2.68	68.1	250	1.72	7	178	27	686	2.05	1.83
2 1/2	63.5	3.21	81.5	250	1.72	10	254	27	686	2.65	2.69
3	76.2	3.85	97.8	250	1.72	12	305	27	686	3.86	3.21

Blue Fortress® 300 with Microban® with FDA Compliant White Tube

Product Specifications

Application

Wine or water-based products requiring an FDA sanitary hose.

Construction Tube

Type S (Sanitron™). White.

Cover

Type P (EPDM). Gray with maroon spiral stripe.

Reinforcement

Synthetic, high tensile textile with resilient monofilament helix providing crush and kink resistance.

Temperature Range

-40°F to +212°F (-40°C to +100°C) continuous service.

Packaging

100’ length coiled and wrapped in polyethylene.

Branding (Spiral)

Continuous transfer label. Example: “Gates® Cellar Master™ Lite™ Meets FDA, 3A and USDA 150 PSI (1.03MPa) WP Made In U.S.A.”

	Nom. OD		Max. WP		Weight
mm	in.	mm	PSI	MPa	lb./ft.	kg/m
12.7	0.90	22.8	300	2.07	0.30	0.45
15.8	1.06	26.9	300	2.07	0.37	0.62
19.1	1.19	30.2	300	2.07	0.44	0.65
25.4	1.50	38.1	300	2.07	0.57	0.95

GATES FOOD MASTER® BEVERAGE 150SD CR

Product Specifications

Application

Wine or water-based products requiring an FDA sanitary hose.

Construction Tube

Type S (Sanitron™). White.

Cover

Type P (EPDM). Gray with maroon spiral stripe.

Reinforcement

Synthetic, high tensile textile with resilient monofilament helix providing crush and kink resistance.

Temperature Range

-40°F to +212°F (-40°C to +100°C) continuous service.

Packaging

100’ length coiled and wrapped in polyethylene.

Branding (Spiral)

Continuous transfer label. Example: “Gates® Cellar Master™ Lite™ Meets FDA, 3A and USDA 150 PSI (1.03MPa) WP Made In U.S.A.”

ID		Nom. OD		Max. WP		Bend Radius		Vacuum HG		Weight
in.	mm	in.	mm	PSI	MPa	in.	mm	in. HG	mm. HG	lb./ft.	kg/m
1 1/2	38.1	2.00	50.8	150	1.03	6	152	30	762	0.86	1.28
2	50.5	2.50	63.5	150	1.03	12	305	30	762	1.23	1.83
2 1/2	63.5	3.11	79.0	150	1.03	22	559	30	762	1.81	2.69
3	76.2	3.75	95.3	150	1.03	20	508	30	762	2.16	3.21
4	101.6	4.76	120.9	150	1.03	28	711	30	762	3.05	4.54

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