Continental Contitech 20013331 Food Beverage Hose 1.5in Id 89psi

Product Description

The CONTINENTAL CONTITECH 20013331 is a clear, flexible food and beverage hose designed for the transfer of food-grade liquids in commercial and industrial processing environments. With a 1-1/2 inch inside diameter and a 1.78 inch outside diameter, it handles flow volumes common in food processing, bottling, and beverage dispensing lines. The hose is rated to 89 psi maximum working pressure and carries a 29 InHg vacuum rating, making it suitable for both pressure and suction applications. It meets FDA standards, which is the baseline requirement for any hose in direct contact with consumable products. Licensed plumbers, pipefitters, and food-equipment technicians are the typical installing trades.

This hose is used in residential and commercial food service, beverage processing, dairy operations, and light industrial fluid transfer where FDA compliance is required. It performs across a working temperature range of -15 degrees F to 158 degrees F, covering most ambient and heated liquid transfer conditions encountered in food production facilities. The 6 inch minimum bend radius allows routing around equipment in tight mechanical rooms or processing lines without kinking. It is sold in 1-foot increments with a 25-foot minimum cut length from a 100-foot coil.

Key Features

• FDA-compliant construction for direct food and beverage contact applications
• Clear hose body allows visual inspection of flow and early detection of contamination
• 89 psi maximum working pressure supports both gravity-feed and pumped transfer systems
• 29 InHg vacuum rating enables use on suction-side plumbing configurations
• Wide temperature range of -15 degrees F to 158 degrees F suits heated and cold-process lines
• 6 inch bend radius provides flexibility for routing in confined equipment layouts

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation hose for food-grade fluid transfer systems requiring FDA-compliant flexible hose with a 1-1/2 inch inside diameter.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified pipefitter, plumber, or food-equipment technician familiar with sanitary plumbing standards. Depressurize and drain the line fully before cutting or connecting hose sections. Use clamps and fittings rated for the working pressure of the system. Maintain the minimum 6 inch bend radius during routing to avoid flow restriction or premature hose wear.