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Tygon®
Food, Milk and Dairy Tubing |
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Tygon® Food,
Milk and Dairy Tubing helps
ensure a
bacterial-free fluid path in a wide variety
of food processing applications.
Biopharmaceutical Formulation B-44-4X
The preferred clear, flexible tubing for
food processing applications
Features/Benefits
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Smooth, non-porous bore will not trap
particulates or promote bacteria growth
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Compatible with foods containing a high
oil content
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Resistant to harsh alkaline cleaners and
sanitizers
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Excellent alternative to rigid piping
systems
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Meets FDA, 3-A and NSF criteria
Typical Applications
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Aseptic filling
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Condiment dispensing
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Dairy processing
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Vitamin and flavor
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Concentrate systems
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Soft-serve dispensing
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Preferred Tubing of the Food Industry
Producers of food,
milk and dairy products insist upon Tygon® Food,
Milk and Dairy Tubing for dependable performance in
countless filling, draining, transfer and processing
applications. Its smooth, non-porous bore inhibits
particle entrapment, promoting a sanitary fluid path
by minimizing potential for bacterial growth. It has
outstanding resistance to harsh alkaline cleaners
and is equally unaffected by commonly used
sanitizers.
Lightweight and Flexible
Light in weight and
easy to handle, Tygon® Food, Milk and Dairy Tubing
can be put into service quickly. It readily bends to
accommodate abrupt corners and obstructions,
requiring a minimum of couplings and fittings. Its
flexibility can save up to one-third the footage and
much of the labor required to install rigid
stainless steel or plastic piping.
Meets FDA, NSF and 3-A Criteria
Non-toxic, taste-free
and odor-free, Tygon® Food, Milk and Dairy Tubing
meets applicable regulatory standards for contact
with food products. Tygon® Food, Milk and Dairy
Tubing is NSF listed under Standard 51. This
standard covers plastic materials and components for
use in food and beverage processing and dispensing
equipment. It also meets FDA CFR Part 175.300 and
3-A Plastics Standard Criteria for use in handling
foods
and beverages.
Available in Large Bore Sizes
Tygon® Food, Milk and
Dairy Tubing is available in large bore sizes up to
6" inside diameter, making it a flexible alternative
to rigid piping systems. It offers complete clarity
for positive visual inspection and flow control.
Reinforced Tubing Available for Elevated
Pressure
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special construction of Tygon® Food, Milk and Dairy
Tubing is also available to meet applications
involving elevated pressure. In these instances,
select Tygon® Pressure Tubing, Formulation B-44-4X
I.B. Tygon® Pressure Tubing has the
identical product features found in Tygon® Food,
Milk and Dairy Tubing, with reinforcement added to
withstand up to 5 times the pressure.
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Tygon®
B-44-4X Tubing Typical Physical Properties
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Property |
ASTM Method |
Value or Rating |
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Durometer Hardness - Shore A, 15 sec |
D2240-02 |
65 |
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Color |
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Clear |
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Tensile Strength - psi (MPa) |
D412-98 |
2,100 (14.5) |
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Ultimate Elongation, % |
D412-98 |
450 |
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Tear Resistance - lb-f/inch (kN/m) |
D1004-94 |
200 (35) |
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Specific Gravity |
D792-00 |
1.21 |
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Water Absorption, % - 24 hours @ 23ºC |
D570-98 |
0.15 |
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Compression Set Constant Deflection, % - @
158ºF (70ºC) for 22 hours |
D395-01- Method B |
62 |
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Brittleness by Impact Temp - ºF (ºC) |
D746-98 |
-47 (-47) |
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Max Recommended Operating Temp - ºF (ºC) |
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165 (74) |
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Dielectric Strength - v/mil (kV/mm) |
D149-97 |
518 (20.4) |
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Tensile Modulus, @ 200% Elongation, psi (MPa) |
D412-98 |
1,760 (12.1) |
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Tensile Set, % |
D412-98 |
78 |
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Unless
otherwise noted, all tests were conducted at room
temperature (73ºF). Values shown were determined
on 0.075" thick extruded strip or 0.075" thick
molded ASTM plaques or molded ASTM durometer
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