Product Overview The Continental ExtremeFlex„¢ Food Grade Hose is a high-performance corrugated suction and discharge hose engineered for food, dairy, and beverage processing. It combines lightweight flexibility with exceptional durability, making it ideal for milk, fatty foods, and liquid transfer in hygienic environments. Constructed with a white Chemivic„¢ synthetic rubber tube that meets FDA, USDA and 3-A Sanitary Standard 18-03, this hose provides safe, hygienic performance across a wide temperature range. The corrugated Chemivic„¢ cover ensures outstanding flexibility for tight bend installations, while the galvanized-wire reinforced spiral ply gives full vacuum capability and crush resistance. Key Features FDA/USDA/3-A compliant Chemivic„¢ tube - safe for food & dairy Highly flexible corrugated design - easy to handle & route Full vacuum rated (737 mm Hg) - maintains flow under suction Oil & fat resistant - suitable for milk and fatty food transfer Lightweight & durable - reduces handling fatigue and injury risk Temperature Range: -32 °C to +100 °C Applications Milk, cream, and fatty food transfer Food and beverage suction & discharge Wineries, breweries, and distilleries General edible-liquid handling where flexibility is critical Construction Tube: White Chemivic„¢ synthetic rubber (FDA/USDA compliant, 3-A 18-03) Cover: White or gray Chemivic„¢ corrugated synthetic rubber (wrapped finish) Reinforcement: Spiral-plied synthetic fabric with galvanized wire Working Pressure: 1.03 MPa (150 PSI) Vacuum Rating: 737 mm Hg (full vacuum) Technical Data Part No. I.D. (mm) O.D. (mm) Weight (kg/m) W.P. (MPa) 20607375 25.4 36.9 0.91 1.03 20657376 31.8 42.0 0.95 1.03 20656565 38.1 49.3 1.21 1.03 20478040 50.8 62.0 1.56 1.03 20478043 76.2 90.5 3.08 1.03 20478044 101.6 116.6 4.35 1.03 Ready-to-Use Assemblies Also available as ready-to-use assemblies with 316 stainless-steel sanitary ends in BSM or Tri-Clamp as standard. Other end styles available on request. Ideal for dairy, winery, brewery, and food-processing applications requiring hygienic hose systems. Built to last, delivered fast.