NL5160/5161 are completely clear food transfer hoses, with a clear helix providing maximum visual confirmation of the material being conveyed. They have a smooth wall to prevent hang-ups or material build up and the smooth exterior permits ease of clamping and can be cleaned more easily than corrugated hoses. They can be used for the suction or discharge of liquid or dry dairy products, fish, syrup, juice, wine, pellets, powder, non-abrasive granular materials, or various other food processing applications. Manufactured with FDA compliant compounds and meets USDA, and 3A Sanitary Standards. We offer two brands for user preference, NL5161 higher end brand name version and the NL5160 as a generic unbranded product that offers a lower price point alternative, designed to compete with lower cost alternatives on the market.

Construction: Tube: Smooth, clear PVC. Cover: Smooth, clear PVC. Reinforcement: Rigid, clear PVC helix.

Typical Fittings: Stainless Sanitary Inserts, Stainless Camlocks (exchange food grade gasket). Crimp sleeves, bolt clamps, punch clamps.

Temperature Range: -20°C (-4°F) to +65.5°C (150°F)

Detail Comments: When using camlocks for food applications the standard black nitrile gasket must be replaced with white food grade material.

Warning: Food Grade Hose-KEEP CLEAN. Customer to Sanitize Before Use

Cut Method: Ratchet Cutter or Like - No Sawing Due to Food Hose