FOOD APPLICATIONS
FOOD APPLICATIONS
ZEC S.p.A., established in 1961 in Italy, is a prominent manufacturer of thermoplastic and PTFE hoses. Their products range in internal diameters from 2 to 40 mm, with working pressures from 5 to 1280 bar, and operating temperatures from -200°C to +260°C. All products adhere to the UNI EN ISO 9001-2008 Quality system and international standards like SAE, EN, DIN, and ISO.
ZEC's thermoplastic tubing is widely used in the food industry for its safety and hygiene, suitable for both low and high-pressure applications. They comply with US FDA 21 CFR and European regulations for food contact materials, used in food processing, drinking water transport, and bottling plants.
In the EU, food contact materials are regulated by EC Regulation 1935/2004 and EU Regulation 10/2011. In the US, the FDA oversees these materials under Chapter 21 of the CFR. ZEC provides Declarations of Conformity (DoC) to ensure compliance.
ZEC offers low-pressure thermoplastic and fluoropolymer tubes, and high-pressure hoses made from FDA-compliant materials. These are UV stabilized and resistant to microorganisms. Pin-pricked versions are available for air or gas applications to prevent gas bubble formation.
Detailed instructions are provided to ensure proper use and compliance with safety standards.
ZEC provides a DoC in compliance with European Regulation E.C. n. 1935/2004, ensuring tubes and hoses meet food safety standards. Users must verify the conformity of finished products.
Specifications for AISI316 swaged fittings and low-pressure food applications are detailed, including working temperatures, outer diameters, and maximum working pressures for materials like thermoplastics and fluoropolymers.
- Polyurethane (PU): Flexible, kink-resistant, suitable for aqueous food applications, temperature range -20°C to +60°C.
- HTR-FG: Reliable for food industry applications, temperature range -40°C to +100°C.
- Polyethylene (PE LD): Lightweight, chemical-resistant, temperature range 0°C to +40°C, not UV stabilized.
- PTFE: Wide temperature range -60°C to +260°C, excellent chemical resistance.
- FEP: Similar to PTFE, higher crystallization, temperature range -200°C to +205°C.
Correction factors for burst pressure as a function of temperature are provided.
Tubes are available in various colors for identification.
Specifications for hoses designed for food applications are outlined, made with materials suitable for food contact and reinforced with polyester fibers. They feature UV-stabilized polyurethane coverings.
Hoses operate within specific temperature ranges, generally from -40°C to +82°C, with a safety ratio of 1:4 for working pressure.
Hoses comply with standards like SAE J517, ISO 3949, and EU regulations, suitable for food contact and FDA compliant for specific conditions.
For high-pressure applications, stainless steel fittings are recommended. Compliance with migration limits should be ensured through testing.
Detailed technical data for each hose series, including diameters, pressure, and ferrule codes.
Technical specifications and applications for high-pressure food hoses are provided, compliant with EU and FDA regulations.
- Materials: Thermoplastic polymers, PTFE, reinforced with steel braids, anti-abrasion polyurethane exterior.
- Temperature Range: Generally -40°C to +135°C, some up to +260°C.
- Pressure Ratings: Safety ratio of 1:4, specific ratings per series.
- Vacuum Ratings: Typically 0.93 bar.
- Compliance: Conforms to SAE, EN standards, EU regulations, and FDA compliance.
- MTHAT1 Series: High-pressure foodstuff conduction, suitable for air, water, and fluids up to +70°C.
- MTHAT2 Series: Similar to MTHAT1, with double steel braid for higher pressure.
- MT1HT-PTFE Series: High-pressure, high-temperature food applications, PTFE liner.
- PTFE Single and Double SS Braid: Suitable for steam and all food types at high temperatures.
Tables provide dimensions, pressure ratings, and weight for each hose type.
- Avoid contact with fatty foods unless specified.
- Ensure compliance with specific regulations for intended use.
Specifications for PTFE products, detailing dimensions, pressure ratings, and technical parameters.
Service plugs for non-pressurized systems, temperature range -25°C to +90°C, resistant to oils and chemicals, reusable, food application compatible.
Guidelines emphasize correct installation practices, aligned with SAE J1273 and ISO 8331 standards.
Designed to prevent fluid leakage during maintenance, available in sizes for hose diameters 1 mm to 42 mm, with packaging and color coding options.
Values are indicative and subject to change. Contact information for ZEC S.p.A. is provided, with a website link for terms of sale.
Catalog excerpts
Food Applications FOOD APPLICATIONS Tubi Termoplastici per il settore alimentare Food thermoplastic tubing and hoses FOOD INDUSTRY
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Food Applications ZEC: esperienza produttiva. qualità e performance Siamo operativi dal 1961, anno in cui Eugenio Zantelli, il fondatore, ha iniziato le attività a Colorno, in provincia di Parma, Italia. Tenacia e processi strategici di sviluppo, sia interni produttivi che commerciali, ci hanno favorito da subito, prima nel mercato interno, poi europeo. Già dal 1970 si svolgevano ricerche e studi per la realizzazione di una gamma completa di tubi termoplastici ad altissima pressione per il trasporto di fluidi come solventi, vernici, prodotti chimici e gas nel totale rispetto delle principali...
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Food Applications Le soluzioni ZEC per l’industria alimentare L’utilizzo di tubazioni termoplastiche durante il processamento e la manipolazione degli alimenti sta diventando molto comune nell’industria alimentare. In queste applicazioni i fattori più importanti sono senza dubbio sicurezza e igiene. ZEC S.p.A. è da sempre molto attenta alle esigenze del mercato. Per questo motivo abbiamo esteso il nostro catalogo utilizzando materie prime adatte alle applicazioni a contatto con gli alimenti, sia nella gamma a bassa pressione, sia in quella ad alta pressione. NORMATIVA I prodotti ZEC elencati...
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Food Applications ZEC solutions for food industry Use ofthermoplastics tubing and hoses during process and manipulation of food are becoming quite common in food industry. Safe and hygienic are the most important features in these applications. ZEC S.p.A. is always very attentive to the needs of the market. For this reasons we have extended our production catalogue using raw materials suitable for food contacts application in both low and high pressure range. STANDARD ZEC products listed below are compliant with US FDA 21 CFR and with European Regulations on plastic materials indeed to come into...
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Food Applications LEGISLAZIONE SUL CONTATTO CON GLI ALIMENTI FOOD CONTACT MATERIALS LEGISLATION UNIONE EUROPEA Nell’Unione Europea i materiali destinati al contatto alimentare sono regolati dal Regolamento Quadro CE n. 1935/20041 che stabilisce i principi generali che tutti i materiali che possono venire a contatto con gli alimenti, in maniera diretta o indiretta, devono rispettare. Le norme di fabbricazione sono poi regolamentate dal Regolamento UE n.2023/2006 che norma le buone pratiche di fabbricazione (GMP “Good Manufacturing Practice”). Per i materiali plastici si applica una normativa specifica:...
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Food Applications DICHIARAZIONI DI CONFORMITÁ DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY ZEC fornisce ai suoi clienti le dichiarazioni di conformità (DoC) compilate conformemente al Regolamento Europeo CE n. 1935/2004. Le DoC contengono tutte le infomazioni che il cliente o l’utilizzatore finale devono sapere per un utilizzo dei tubi nel pieno rispetto delle normative e della sicurezza alimentare. Nel caso di conformità della sola materia prima è responsabilità dell’utilizzatore finale accertarsi, attraverso i test appropriati, della conformità del prodotto finito con i limiti di migrazioni globali e specifici...
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Food Applications - low pressure For more information about the chemical compatibility and to see the full range of ZEC low pressure tubes, please consult the web site www.zecspa.com Per maggiori informazioni sulla compatibilita chimica e per consultare la gamma completa dei tubi a bassa pressione ZEC, si prega di fare riferimento al sito www.zecspa.com
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AISI316 Swaged Fittings Food Applications - low pressure POLIURETANO POLYUREHANE Caratteristiche tecniche Technical Features Il Poliuretano è un materiale dalla flessibilità comparabile alla gomma e con buona resistenza al kinking. È disponibile nelle versioni: • PU SH98, natura poliestere, shore A 98 • PU SH90, natura poliestere, shore A 90 • PUX trasparente, natura polietere, shore A 98 • PU H, natura polietere, shore D 52 Polyurethane is a material with a flexibility comparable to rubber and with good resistance to kinking. It is available in different types: • PU SH98, polyester type, shore...
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|T: Neutro | B: Blu | N: Nero H R: Rosso | G: Giallo | V: Verde | A: Arancio | GR: Grigio NB: nel codice compare un *, bisogna sostituirlo con la sigla del colore del tubo. NB: in the code there is an *. this must be replaced with the colour code of the tube.
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Food Applications-low pressure POLIESTERE HTR-FG POLYESTER HTR-FG Technical Features Caratteristiche tecniche I Tubi in HTR-FG sono adatti a tutti gli utilizzi dell'industria alimentare laddove venga richiesta grande affidabilita, buona resistenza meccanica e ridotti raggi di curvatura. Uimpiego di uno speciale Poliestere Termoplastico Elastomerizzato (TPE o TEEE) consente di offrire un ottimo compromesso tra le caratteristiche di flessibilita e di resistenza alla pressione. A differenza dei tradizionali tubi in materiale termoplastico presenti sul mercato, i tubi HTR-FG non contengono plastificanti in...
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Scheda tecnica - Data Sheet ID ©» « O * CODE mm mm mm Tar mm g/m Colors m I T: Neutro | N: Nero I A: Arancio NB: nel codice compare un *, bisogna sostituirlo con la sigla del colore del tubo. NB: in the code there is an *, this must be placed with the colour code of the tube.
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AISI316 Swaged Fittings Food Applications - low pressure Caratteristiche tecniche Technical Features Il Polietilene è una materia plastica molto leggera, con un buon rapporto qualità/prezzo ed un’ottima resistenza chimica. Tubazione non stabilizzata ai raggi “UV”. Per applicazioni all’esterno si consiglia tubo di colore nero. Polyethylene is a very light plastic material with a good qualityprice ratio and excellent chemical resistance. Tubing not stabilized against “UV” rays. Black tubes are recommend for outdoor applications. • Temperature range: from 0°C to +40°C. • Specifiche: Reg. UE 1935/2004,...
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