Silicone Hose Solutions for Food & Beverage Processing | FDA Compliant | Rekky
Dairy, juice, wine, beer, drinking water & edible oil transfer
Industry Overview
The food and beverage industry demands the highest standards of hygiene, safety, and product integrity. Every component that contacts food must comply with strict regulatory standards while maintaining performance under demanding processing conditions — from high-temperature pasteurization to cold-fill operations and aggressive CIP (Clean-in-Place) chemical cleaning cycles.
Rekky Technology’s platinum-cured silicone hose solutions are engineered specifically for food and beverage applications. Unlike peroxide-cured alternatives that can leave residual odors and volatile by-products, our platinum-cured tubing delivers zero taste, zero odor, and extremely low extractables — ensuring that your product flavor profile remains untainted from raw ingredient intake through final packaging.
Our food-grade silicone hoses operate reliably across temperatures from -40°C to +220°C, making them suitable for every stage of food processing: cold milk storage, hot wort transfer, steam sterilization, and ambient filling lines. The smooth, non-stick inner surface prevents bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation, while full CIP and SIP compatibility reduces downtime between production batches.
Whether you process dairy, beverages, wine, sauces, or drinking water, Rekky provides the contamination-free fluid transfer solutions that protect your brand reputation and ensure consumer safety.
Compliance & Certifications
- FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 — Rubber articles for repeated food contact
- LFGB — German Food and Feed Code compliance
- EU 1935/2004 — Framework regulation on food contact materials
- 3-A Sanitary Standards — Hygienic equipment design (on request)
- Halal & Kosher — Available for certified production lines
Every shipment includes a Certificate of Analysis (COA) confirming compliance. Third-party testing by SGS or Intertek available on request.
Industry Challenges & Solutions
| Challenge | Rekky Solution |
|---|---|
| Odor/taste migration affecting product quality | Platinum curing process — zero odor, zero taste |
| CIP/SIP chemical cleaning corrosion | Resistant to caustic, acid, and steam sterilization |
| Temperature fluctuations (cold storage to pasteurization) | Full range coverage: -40°C to +220°C |
| Bacterial growth and biofilm formation | Ultra-smooth inner bore — minimal adhesion |
| Missing regulatory compliance documentation | COA and FDA compliance certificate per batch |
| Difficulty matching multi-spec equipment | Full-size customization: ID 0.5mm – 150mm |
Recommended Products
| Product | Application | Key Advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Food Grade Platinum Cured Tubing | Milk, juice, drinking water transfer | High transparency, zero odor, FDA compliant |
| Braided Silicone Hose | Pressurized delivery, CIP cleaning lines | 10 bar pressure rated, full vacuum |
| Steel Wire Reinforced Hose | Tanker loading/unloading, vacuum suction | 316L wire, 30 bar, full vacuum |
| Color-Coded Tubing | Multi-product line identification | 12 colors, Pantone matching |
| Tri-Clamp Assemblies | Equipment sanitary connections | Pre-assembled, 100% pressure tested |
Key Applications
Dairy Processing
Raw milk transfer from farm tanks to transport trucks requires hoses that can handle full vacuum suction without collapsing, while maintaining food-grade purity. Our Steel Wire Reinforced Silicone Hose with 316L wire helix prevents collapse during milk collection, and the platinum-cured inner surface ensures no contamination of raw milk. For in-plant processing, Food Grade Platinum Cured Tubing provides the transparency needed for visual flow monitoring in pasteurization and homogenization lines.
Beverage Production
Juice, soft drinks, and drinking water lines require tubing that will not impart any taste or odor — even after prolonged contact. Our platinum-cured tubing has been validated by beverage manufacturers worldwide for zero extractables migration. The CIP-compatible surface allows rapid cleaning between flavor changeovers, reducing production downtime.
Wine & Spirits
Wine transfer demands tubing that preserves delicate flavor profiles and prevents oxidation. Our transparent food-grade tubing allows visual monitoring of wine clarity and flow, while the oxygen-impermeable silicone construction minimizes oxidation risk during tank-to-tank transfer.
Sauce & Syrup Handling
Viscous sauces and high-sugar syrups require smooth-bore tubing to prevent product buildup and bacterial harborage. Our ultra-smooth inner surface (Ra ≤ 0.8 μm) ensures complete drainage and easy CIP cleaning, even with sticky or viscous products.
“Switching to Rekky’s platinum-cured tubing eliminated the off-taste issues we were experiencing with our previous peroxide-cured supplier. Our juice line now passes sensory testing 100% of the time.” — Quality Manager, European Beverage Manufacturer
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Our food-grade silicone tubing is fully compliant with FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 for rubber articles intended for repeated use in contact with food. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) and compliance documentation with every shipment.
Platinum curing uses a platinum catalyst that produces no by-products, resulting in higher purity, better transparency, and zero odor. Peroxide curing uses organic peroxides that can leave volatile acidic residues, potentially affecting taste and smell. For food and pharmaceutical applications, platinum curing is the gold standard.
While our food-grade tubing can be used in peristaltic pumps, we recommend our dedicated Peristaltic Pump Tubing for high-cycle applications, as it is formulated with enhanced abrasion resistance.
Our platinum-cured tubing can withstand steam sterilization (SIP) up to 134°C for 30 minutes and autoclave cycles at 121°C. Continuous operating temperature is rated at 220°C.
Yes. Beyond standard transparent and white, we can produce custom colors (blue, red, green, yellow, etc.) and add surface printing for line identification or branding.
Standard MOQ is 500 meters per size. Sample orders of 10–50 meters are available for evaluation before bulk purchase.
Yes. We can arrange SGS, Intertek, or other third-party testing for FDA migration, extractables, and mechanical properties upon request.
Related Products
- Food Grade Platinum Cured Silicone Tubing
- Braided Silicone Hose
- Steel Wire Reinforced Hose
- Color-Coded Silicone Tubing
- Tri-Clamp Assemblies
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