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About Duct Hose

White Hose

Flexible
Compatible Clamps: Worm-Drive and Quick-Release Clamps
Color: Black or White
Temperature Range: -60° to 275° F

Surrounded by a protective plastic spiral, this hose bounces back to its original shape when stepped on and resists wear from being dragged across rough floors. Hose has a smooth interior for unrestricted flow. It is often used with lint, dust, and sawdust. It meets UL 94 HB for flame retardance.

Hose that is FDA compliant can be used with dry food, such as flour and sugar.

Warning: Hose should not be used for applications that generate a static charge.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

								Spiral					Per Ft.
ID	OD	Bend Radius	Compresses To	Max. Vacuum	Max. Pressure	Material Thick.	Interior Surface Texture	Direction	Material	Specifications Met	Max. Continuous Lg., ft.		1-24	25-Up
White TPR Rubber
1"	1 3/8"	2 1/2"	75%	29 in. of Hg @ 72° F	34 psi @ 72° F	0.026"	Smooth	Left Hand	Plastic	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600, UL 94 HB	50	0000000	00000	00000
1 1/4"	1 11/16"	2 1/2"	75%	29 in. of Hg @ 72° F	28 psi @ 72° F	0.026"	Smooth	Left Hand	Plastic	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600, UL 94 HB	50	0000000	0000	0000
1 1/2"	1 15/16"	3"	75%	29 in. of Hg @ 72° F	23 psi @ 72° F	0.026"	Smooth	Left Hand	Plastic	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600, UL 94 HB	50	0000000	0000	0000
1 3/4"	2 3/16"	3"	75%	29 in. of Hg @ 72° F	18 psi @ 72° F	0.026"	Smooth	Left Hand	Plastic	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600, UL 94 HB	50	0000000	0000	0000
2"	2 1/2"	3 1/2"	75%	29 in. of Hg @ 72° F	17 psi @ 72° F	0.026"	Smooth	Left Hand	Plastic	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600, UL 94 HB	50	0000000	0000	0000
2 1/2"	3 1/16"	4"	75%	24 in. of Hg @ 72° F	16 psi @ 72° F	0.026"	Smooth	Left Hand	Plastic	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600, UL 94 HB	50	0000000	0000	0000
3"	3 9/16"	5"	75%	19 in. of Hg @ 72° F	14 psi @ 72° F	0.026"	Smooth	Left Hand	Plastic	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600, UL 94 HB	50	0000000	0000	0000
4"	4 5/8"	7"	75%	16 in. of Hg @ 72° F	11 psi @ 72° F	0.026"	Smooth	Left Hand	Plastic	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600, UL 94 HB	50	0000000	00000	00000
6"	6 11/16"	7 1/2"	50%	10 in. of Hg @ 72° F	14 psi @ 72° F	0.045"	Smooth	Left Hand	Plastic	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600, UL 94 HB	25	0000000	00000	00000
8"	8 7/8"	9"	50%	6 in. of Hg @ 72° F	14 psi @ 72° F	0.045"	Smooth	Left Hand	Plastic	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600, UL 94 HB	25	0000000	00000	00000
10"	10 7/8"	12"	50%	3 in. of Hg @ 72° F	10 psi @ 72° F	0.045"	Smooth	Left Hand	Plastic	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600, UL 94 HB	25	0000000	00000	00000

Flexible Duct Hose for Clean Environments

Flexible
Compatible Clamps: Worm-Drive Clamps
Color: White
Temperature Range: -20° to 325° F

This white hose makes dirt and other contaminants easy to spot. Hose is for use with lint, dust, and sawdust and can also be used in food industry or pharmaceutical applications.

Warning: Hose should not be used for applications that generate a static charge.

								Spiral				Per Ft.
ID	OD	Bend Radius	Compresses To	Max. Vacuum	Max. Pressure	Material Thick.	Interior Surface Texture	Direction	Material	Max. Continuous Lg., ft.		1-24	25-Up
Acrylic-Coated Polyester
1 1/2"	1 3/4"	1 1/2"	35%	29 in. of Hg @ 72° F	30 psi @ 72° F	0.03"	Ribbed	Right Hand	Metal	25	0000000	000000	000000
2"	2 5/16"	2"	35%	29 in. of Hg @ 72° F	30 psi @ 72° F	0.03"	Ribbed	Right Hand	Metal	25	0000000	00000	00000
2 1/2"	2 13/16"	2 1/2"	35%	29 in. of Hg @ 72° F	30 psi @ 72° F	0.03"	Ribbed	Right Hand	Metal	25	0000000	00000	00000
3"	3 5/16"	2 1/2"	25%	29 in. of Hg @ 72° F	29 psi @ 72° F	0.03"	Ribbed	Right Hand	Metal	25	0000000	00000	00000
4"	4 5/16"	3 1/2"	25%	29 in. of Hg @ 72° F	30 psi @ 72° F	0.03"	Ribbed	Right Hand	Metal	25	0000000	00000	00000
5"	5 5/16"	4"	25%	16 in. of Hg @ 72° F	29 psi @ 72° F	0.03"	Ribbed	Right Hand	Metal	25	0000000	00000	00000
6"	6 3/8"	4 1/2"	25%	18 in. of Hg @ 72° F	12 psi @ 72° F	0.03"	Ribbed	Right Hand	Metal	25	0000000	00000	00000
7"	7 3/8"	5"	25%	15 in. of Hg @ 72° F	10 psi @ 72° F	0.03"	Ribbed	Right Hand	Metal	25	0000000	00000	00000
8"	8 7/16"	6"	25%	12 in. of Hg @ 72° F	8 psi @ 72° F	0.03"	Ribbed	Right Hand	Metal	25	0000000	00000	00000
10"	10 7/16"	7"	20%	5 in. of Hg @ 72° F	8 psi @ 72° F	0.03"	Ribbed	Right Hand	Metal	25	0000000	00000	00000
12"	12 7/16"	8 1/2"	20%	3 in. of Hg @ 72° F	7 psi @ 72° F	0.03"	Ribbed	Right Hand	Metal	25	0000000	00000	00000
14"	14 1/2"	10"	15%	3 in. of Hg @ 72° F	5 psi @ 72° F	0.03"	Ribbed	Right Hand	Metal	25	0000000	00000	00000
16"	16 1/2"	11"	15%	2 in. of Hg @ 72° F	4 psi @ 72° F	0.03"	Ribbed	Right Hand	Metal	25	0000000	00000	00000

Abrasion-Resistant Duct Hose with Wear
Strip for Wood Chips and Plastic Pellets

Flexible
Compatible Clamps: Worm-Drive and Bolt Clamps
Temperature Range: -20° to 250° F
Color: Black; Wear Strip is Silver

Tough both inside and out, this durable polyurethane hose has a metal spiral that acts as a wear strip to protect against damage. Hose is made of FDA listed materials and is for use with dry food such as rice and grain. It is also for use with cardboard fibers.

Warning: Hose should not be used for applications that generate a static charge.

								Spiral					Per Ft.
ID	OD	Bend Radius	Compresses To	Max. Vacuum	Max. Pressure	Material Thick.	Interior Surface Texture	Direction	Material	Specifications Met	Max. Continuous Lg., ft.		1-24	25-Up
Polyurethane
4"	4 5/8"	6"	25%	26 in. of Hg @ 72° F	18 psi @ 72° F	0.03"	Ribbed	Left Hand	Metal	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600	25	00000000	000000	000000
5"	5 5/8"	7"	25%	21 in. of Hg @ 72° F	18 psi @ 72° F	0.03"	Ribbed	Left Hand	Metal	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600	25	00000000	00000	00000
6"	6 5/8"	9"	25%	16 in. of Hg @ 72° F	16 psi @ 72° F	0.03"	Ribbed	Left Hand	Metal	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600	25	00000000	00000	00000
7"	7 5/8"	10"	25%	6 in. of Hg @ 72° F	16 psi @ 72° F	0.03"	Ribbed	Left Hand	Metal	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600	25	00000000	00000	00000
8"	8 5/8"	12"	25%	6 in. of Hg @ 72° F	16 psi @ 72° F	0.03"	Ribbed	Left Hand	Metal	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600	25	00000000	00000	00000
9"	9 5/8"	14"	25%	5 in. of Hg @ 72° F	14 psi @ 72° F	0.03"	Ribbed	Left Hand	Metal	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600	25	00000000	00000	00000
10"	10 5/8"	15"	25%	5 in. of Hg @ 72° F	14 psi @ 72° F	0.03"	Ribbed	Left Hand	Metal	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600	25	00000000	00000	00000
12"	12 5/8"	18"	25%	4.5 in. of Hg @ 72° F	14 psi @ 72° F	0.03"	Ribbed	Left Hand	Metal	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600	25	00000000	000000	000000
14"	14 5/8"	21"	25%	3.5 in. of Hg @ 72° F	14 psi @ 72° F	0.03"	Ribbed	Left Hand	Metal	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600	25	00000000	000000	000000

Antistatic Duct Hose for Dry Food

Flexible
Compatible Clamps: Worm-Drive Clamps
Color: Clear
Temperature Range: -20° to 200° F

Blow grain, sugar, flour, and powders through this hose—it's made of FDA listed materials. Hose has a metal spiral that dissipates static when used in a grounded system. The walls are clear so you can monitor flow.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

								Spiral						Per Ft.
ID	OD	Bend Radius	Compresses To	Max. Vacuum	Max. Pressure	Material Thick.	Interior Surface Texture	Direction	Material	Specifications Met	Surface Resistivity	Max. Continuous Lg., ft.		1-49	50-Up
Polyurethane
2"	2 5/16"	2 1/2"	50%	29 in. of Hg @ 72° F	13 psi @ 72° F	0.035"	Ribbed	Right Hand	Metal	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600	2 × 10¹⁰ ohms/sq.	50	000000	000000	000000
2 1/2"	2 3/4"	3"	50%	29 in. of Hg @ 72° F	13 psi @ 72° F	0.035"	Ribbed	Right Hand	Metal	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600	2 × 10¹⁰ ohms/sq.	50	000000	00000	00000
3"	3 5/16"	3 1/2"	50%	29 in. of Hg @ 72° F	12 psi @ 72° F	0.035"	Ribbed	Right Hand	Metal	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600	2 × 10¹⁰ ohms/sq.	50	000000	00000	00000
4"	4 5/16"	4 1/2"	50%	20 in. of Hg @ 72° F	10 psi @ 72° F	0.035"	Ribbed	Right Hand	Metal	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600	2 × 10¹⁰ ohms/sq.	50	000000	00000	00000
5"	5 5/16"	5 1/2"	50%	15 in. of Hg @ 72° F	10 psi @ 72° F	0.035"	Ribbed	Right Hand	Metal	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600	2 × 10¹⁰ ohms/sq.	50	000000	00000	00000
6"	6 5/16"	6 1/2"	50%	13 in. of Hg @ 72° F	9 psi @ 72° F	0.035"	Ribbed	Right Hand	Metal	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600	2 × 10¹⁰ ohms/sq.	50	000000	00000	00000
8"	8 3/8"	9"	50%	10 in. of Hg @ 72° F	7 psi @ 72° F	0.035"	Ribbed	Right Hand	Metal	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600	2 × 10¹⁰ ohms/sq.	50	000000	00000	00000
10"	10 3/8"	11 1/2"	50%	7 in. of Hg @ 72° F	5 psi @ 72° F	0.035"	Ribbed	Right Hand	Metal	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600	2 × 10¹⁰ ohms/sq.	50	000000	00000	00000
12"	12 3/8"	13 1/2"	50%	6 in. of Hg @ 72° F	5 psi @ 72° F	0.035"	Ribbed	Right Hand	Metal	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600	2 × 10¹⁰ ohms/sq.	50	000000	00000	00000

Easy-Clamp Duct Hose for Dry Food

Flexible
Compatible Clamps: Worm-Drive and Quick-Release Clamps
Color: White
Temperature Range: Natural Rubber: 0° to 180° F; Neoprene Rubber: 0° to 212° F

These short lengths of hose have a collar on each end to prevent the clamp from slipping off. Connect them to sifters, screeners, and other vibratory equipment. FDA compliant for direct contact with food, they’re often used to move rice and grain. Made of either natural rubber or neoprene, this hose won’t impart taste or odors on your product.

Neoprene hose is harder than natural rubber hose but less durable.

Warning: Hose should not be used for applications that generate a static charge.

Natural Rubber
ID	OD	Compresses To	Material Thick.	Interior Surface Texture	Specifications Met	Lg.		Each
4"	4 7/8"	35%	0.094"	Ribbed	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600	10 3/4"	00000000	0000000
6"	7 1/4"	50%	0.125"	Ribbed	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600	12"	0000000	000000
8"	8 1/2"	50%	0.188"	Ribbed	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600	12"	0000000	000000
10"	10 7/8"	35%	0.094"	Ribbed	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600	10 3/4"	00000000	000000
Neoprene Rubber
6"	7 3/4"	50%	0.094"	Ribbed	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600	12"	0000000	000000
8"	8 7/8"	35%	0.094"	Ribbed	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600	12"	00000000	000000

Sanitary Snap-In Duct Hose and Fittings

Hose and Fittings Shown Installed

Flexible
Color: Clear
Temperature Range: See Table

Transfer material from sifters, feeders, and strainers to other parts of your sanitary line with these hose lengths and fittings. They’re 3-A and USDA certified to meet sanitary design standards, as well as FDA compliant for direct contact with food. Cuffs at each end of the hose have grooves that snap into matching grooves on fittings. These grooves form a seal that’s more sanitary than hose clamp connections, since there are no gaps where contaminants could gather. It’s also tighter and less likely to leak than hose clamps. When pressure increases, the hose presses against fittings, tightening the seal. You don’t need tools to install or remove this hose—squeeze the end cuff to slide it into or out of fittings.

Made from flexible, abrasion-resistant plastic, this hose won’t crack and rip from the movement of your machines. It’s also chemical-resistant, so it holds up to frequent washing during clean-in-place (CIP) cycles. The smooth seams won't trap food and other particles. It's clear, so you can monitor flow.

When choosing a hose length, consider the side-to-side, horizontal, and rotational movement of your machines. You’ll need hose that’s slightly longer than the gap between equipment to account for movement and vibration.

Hose with 1" coil is good for applications with up-and-down movement, such as bag feeders. The closely-spaced internal coil helps the hose maintain its shape while it’s compressed.

Hose without coil has thick, flexible walls that bend side-to-side to handle misalignment and rotation. It’s often used with sifters and strainers. This hose doesn’t handle up-and-down movement as well as hose with 1" coil, since the walls may crease when the hose is compressed. Creases in the hose wall restrict flow, increase wear, and create pockets that trap food and liquids. This hose is latex-free and doesn’t include Bisphenol A (BPA), which is a chemical that can contaminate your line.

Fittings are stainless steel, which won’t corrode from harsh cleaners and sanitizers. You can cut them to fit onto existing pipes. Weld them to the inlets and outlets on your equipment before attaching hose.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Duct Hose

Duct Hose with 1" Coil Length

Duct Hose without Coil

								Spiral
ID	OD	Bend Radius	Compresses To	Max. Vacuum	Max. Pressure	Temperature Range, °F	Material Thickness	Direction	Material	Surface Resistivity, ohms/sq.	Specifications Met		4" Lg.	6" Lg.	8" Lg.	10" Lg.	12" Lg.	16" Lg.
Plastic
1" Coil
3 15/16"	4"	Not Rated	33%	Not Rated	Not Rated	0° to 180°	0.024"	Right Hand	Metal	Not Rated	3-A Certified 20-27 3-A Certified 63-03 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1680 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600	000000	00	00	0000000	0000000	0000000	0000000
Without Coil
3 15/16"	4"	Not Rated	40%	Not Rated	Not Rated	-10° to 230°	0.035"	__	__	10¹⁰	3-A Certified 20-27 3-A Certified 63-03 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1680 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600	000000	0000000	0000000	000000	000000	000000	000000
5 15/16"	6"	Not Rated	40%	Not Rated	Not Rated	-10° to 230°	0.035"	__	__	10¹⁰	3-A Certified 20-27 3-A Certified 63-03 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1680 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600	000000	000000	000000	000000	000000	000000	000000
7 15/16"	8"	Not Rated	40%	Not Rated	Not Rated	-10° to 230°	0.035"	__	__	10¹⁰	3-A Certified 20-27 3-A Certified 63-03 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1680 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600	000000	000000	000000	000000	000000	000000	000000

Fittings

Fitting

Stainless Steel
ID	OD	Length		Each
3 15/16"	4"	3 1/2 "	0000000	0000000
5 15/16"	6"	3 1/2 "	0000000	000000
7 15/16"	8"	3 1/2 "	0000000	000000