Galaflex Light NLB Extra Flexible Milk Collection Hose 6 Bar Pressure
Product Code: GALAFLEX-LIGHT-NLB
Description
The Extra Flexible Lightweight Milk Collection Hose is designed for transporting milk, dairy products, drinking water, wine, fruit juices, and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Its crush-proof design makes it perfect for dairy farms, beverage processing, or water supply systems where durability and flexibility are key.
This hose delivers a constant 6 Bar working pressure and 0.7 Bar vacuum across sizes from 38mm to 76mm inner diameters, operating from -30°C to +80°C with steam cleaning up to +110°C for 10 minutes. Compliant with EC 1935/2004, EC 2023/2006 (GMP), FDA 21 CFR 177.2600, BfR XXI cat.2, D.M. 21.03.73, and REACH 1907/2006, it’s free from phthalates, BPA, PAH, and ADI, ensuring a 3:1 safety ratio.
Handle Liquids with Ease
- Food-Safe Tube: White smooth extruded NR rubber liner, preserves taste and aroma.
- Tough Cover: Blue smooth rubber, resists abrasion, ageing, and ozone.
- Reinforced Structure: High tensile textile braiding with embedded thermoplastic helix wire.
- Pressure & Vacuum: 6 Bar working pressure and 0.7 Bar vacuum/suction across all sizes.
- Size Range: 38mm to 76mm ID with minimum 5.5mm wall thickness.
- Temperature Range: -30°C to +80°C, steam cleanable to +110°C (10 min max).
This lightweight hose is optimised for flexible liquid transfer in food-grade applications. The extruded NR rubber tube ensures no alteration to the taste or aroma of milk, juices, or wine, ideal for collection from dairy tanks or delivery in beverage plants, while the blue cover withstands wear. Its crush-proof thermoplastic helix and textile braiding provide resilience and flexibility, with a minimum 5.5mm wall thickness supporting suction and delivery in milking parlours, vineyards, or water systems.
Bore Finish: SmoothApplications
- Milk collection
- Dairy tank transfer
- Potable water supply
- Wine delivery
- Juice transport
- Beverage processing
- Milking parlour suction
- Vineyard liquid handling
- Food production lines
- Hygienic fluid distribution
Temperature
- -30°C to 80°C
Certification
- EC 1935/2004
- EC 2023/2006 (GMP)
- BPA
- PAH
- ADI
- EC 1907/2006 (REACH) compliant
- FDA 21 CFR 177.2600
- BfR XXI cat.2
- D.M. 21.03.73.
Suitable Media
- Milk
- Dairy products
- Drinking water
- Wine
- Fruit juices
- Alcoholic beverages
- Non-alcoholic beverages
Construction
- Inner Layer: NR
- Outer Cover: Rubber
- Reinforcement: High tensile braided textile plies
- Helix: Thermoplastic
Food Quality
- Suitable for potable water.
- FDA regulations (Title 21 CFR 177.2600 Part E for aqueous foods).
Available Colours
- Blue
| Part | Inner Diameter | Outer Diameter | Wall Thickness | Working Pressure | Burst Pressure | Vacuum Rating | Bend Radius | Weight | Length | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GALAFLEX-LIGHT-NLB/38 | 38 | 49 | 5.5 | 6 | 18 | 7.14 | 114 | 900 | 40 | Production |
| GALAFLEX-LIGHT-NLB/40 | 40 | 51 | 5.5 | 6 | 18 | 7.14 | 120 | 950 | 40 | Production |
| GALAFLEX-LIGHT-NLB/51 | 51 | 65 | 7 | 6 | 18 | 7.14 | 150 | 1350 | 40 | Production |
| GALAFLEX-LIGHT-NLB/63 | 63 | 77 | 7 | 6 | 18 | 7.14 | 190 | 1600 | 40 | Production |
| GALAFLEX-LIGHT-NLB/76 | 76 | 92 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 7.14 | 230 | 2150 | 40 | Production |