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Which of IPL hoses have a stainless steel spiral?

Within the “Food” and “Pharmaceutical” sections, Next 09 ET, Plutone PU press and Plutone PU features an AISI 302 stainless steel spiral, as well as the TPE-S hoses Pharmasteel and Pharmasteel press. Sil life W, made of platinum cured silicone, is reinforced by an AISI 316L stainless steel spiral.

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Which of IPL TPU hoses are resistant to to hydrolysis and microbes?

Ether based TPU hoses are best suited for applications where the bacterial proliferation is likely to occur. Within the Vulcano® series, IPL offers Vulcano® 04 ET, Vulcano® 09 ET, Vulcano® 12 ET, Vulcano® 15 ET and the Next ET series. In addition to the above-mentioned products, Eolo PU food, Eolo PUP food and Zeus PU...

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Are ester-based TPU hoses resistant to microbes?

Ester based TPU hoses are mainly resistant to abrasion but not to hydrolytic and microbial attack. IPL therefore recommends the use of ether based TPU products for applications where bacterial proliferation is likely to occur, especially in the food industry.

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Which of IPL hoses are best suited for the transfer of wine?

The most suitable hoses for the transfer of wine, marc, vinegar and spirits are Bacco, Nettuno eno, Spiralpress eno and Plutone Press Food. All these hoses are EU 10/2011 certified (classes A, B, C, D1) and resist to substances with up to 50% alcohol content.