A special focus of the trade show will be on the innovative templine heated hose system. The electrically heated hoses are ideally suited for the transport of different liquids, gases or dusts where it is necessary to maintain a constant conveying temperature, among other things to maintain flowability. Applications include the transport of cocoa, fats and oils in chocolate and praline production as well as adhesive processing and application in packaging technology. Within production plants for cosmetics, food and luxury foodstuffs, these provide a pinpoint product solution. The hoses are characterized by several heating conductors, which are fixed spirally around the medium hose in a stable fabric braid. As a result, a uniform "heat envelope" builds up all around the medium hose. Due to the immediate, two-dimensional heat transfer, energy consumption can be reduced by up to 30% compared to conventional systems. The concentric design of the heating hose allows bending in all directions. Series of tests conducted by independent testing institutes have proven that the special braiding method keeps the heating cables in direct surface contact with the medium-carrying hose at all times, even when the hose is twisted (torsion). By using mechanically reinforced PTFE hoses, pressures of up to 450 bar can be realized inside the medium-carrying hose. A variety of different hose connections, made of materials such as brass, steel or stainless steel, allow optimal integration of the heating hose into a process system.
With the Master-PUR Food A hose series, Masterflex AG is one of the leading manufacturers to offer antistatic hoses in accordance with TRBS 2153, which have also been tested for migration by an independent institute. These hoses are particularly suitable for applications in the food industry. The materials used meet all current national and international food regulations. The basis for assessing the suitability of plastics for direct contact with foodstuffs is the Consumer Goods Ordinance or Directive 2002/72/EC and its latest amending directives. The plastics used in this hose series also comply with the regulations of the USA, as the raw materials and additives used by Masterflex are included in the FDA's lists of approved substances. The use of a special food-grade raw material formulation in combination with a non-migrating permanent antistatic agent means that the hose series can be used safely in accordance with TRBS 2153 (Zone 20) for combustible dusts/bulk materials to dissipate electrostatic charges.
Masterflex is also presenting the food-safe Master-PUR FLAT Food hose series for the first time. This finds applications where hoses are subjected to heavy loads from abrasive media and, at the same time, high demands are placed on flexibility and resilience. The extremely flexible hoses are made of pure food-grade polyether polyurethane (FDA quality) and without integrated support coils. They are used, for example, to supply material to tumbler screening machines or as a replacement for bellows or expansion joints.
In addition to numerous suction and conveying hoses made of food-grade polyurethane and silicone, the further exhibition portfolio also includes certified complete hose systems for conveying dry and liquid foodstuffs as a complete solution for the entire food industry. All connection parts as well as the flexible hose systems made of polyurethane can be used for conveying dry, fatty, aqueous, acidic and alcoholic foods.
Notice:
Masterflex AG generally produces food hoses and hose connection systems in compliance with GMP "Good Manufacturing Practice", EU Directive 2023/2006EC, which stands for good manufacturing practice. This directive requires special measures for quality assurance and documentation of various items and raw materials that come into direct or indirect contact with food during the production chain. These measures are intended to ensure that no substances that are hazardous to health or alter foodstuffs are released at any time. Masterflex works and produces according to this principle in order to meet the highest quality requirements in the food segment.