Texcel SIGMA-FD FDA Approved PVC Suction Hose - Standard Length (100 ft)

Texcel SIGNA-FD is a Heavy Duty FDA Approved PVC Suction Hose for dry/wet material applications. This Food Grade Hose complies with applicable FDA and 3A requirements as well as USDA for use in meat and poultry plants. Clear PVC and clear helix construction allows for visual confirmation of material flow. A smooth bore inner liner eliminates material build up, and a heavy duty corrugated exterior provides high flexibility.

Many hoses are available cut-to-length and pre-assembled with crimped, swaged or internal expanded ends. Additional services available include: hydro-static testing, destructive and non-destruction testing, certifying to USCG and NAHAD-HAG standards, export crating, labeling, tagging, stenciling and microchip tagging. Please contact us at sales@austenitex.com to request a custom hose assembly quotation.

Hose Inspection

Safety experts recommend inspecting hoses on a daily basis. Any change in the hose can indicate a possible problem. Possible causes include chemical incompatibility, leakage paths, ozone aging and damaged hose. It may be necessary to shut down operations in order to closely inspect a hose. Inspection intervals depend on the application.

Important Factors Include:

• Critical nature of application
• Working temperature
• Working pressure
• Environmental influences/concerns

Signs to Look For:

• Cover or reinforcement damage such as blisters, crazing, abrasions, cuts, exposed reinforcement, etc.
• Change in cover or tube color
• Change in flexibility or hardness of hose
• Blisters on the hose cover
• Kinked or damaged hose
• Leaking

Texcel SIGNA-FD FDA PVC Suction Hose Features:

• Sold in 100 Foot Rolls Only
• Construction: Corrugated, clear, flexible PVC with smooth bore and a rigid, clear PVC left-handed helix
• Safety Factor: 3:1
• Temperature Range: -4°F to +150°F
• Branding: TEXCEL® SIGMA-FD - FOOD GRADE SUCTION HOSE --LOT