Food Grade Silicone Tube for Beer, Milk & Beverage Transfer — Flexible, Odor-Free Hose in Lake Blue
Home brewers, dairy hobbyists, and food-processing professionals all share the same frustration: standard PVC or rubber hoses leach odors, stiffen in cold storage, or crack under repeated steam cleaning. This food grade silicone tube is built for exactly those conditions — delivering a clean, taste-neutral transfer path whether you're racking a lager, running fresh milk through a chiller, or plumbing a kombucha fermentation vessel.
The hose is made from pure silicone rubber in a distinctive lake-blue finish. Available inner diameter × outer diameter combinations are 4×6 mm (~5/32" × ~15/64"), 5×7 mm (~13/64" × ~9/32"), and 6×8 mm (~15/64" × ~5/16"), with wall thickness of 1 mm across all sizes. Cut-to-length options run from 1 M up to 50 M, so you can order exactly what a single run or a full installation requires. Shore hardness is approximately 60°, giving the tube enough body to hold its shape under moderate vacuum without collapsing.
Typical use cases include homebrewing beer and cider transfer lines, milk and dairy hose connections in small-scale creameries, beverage dispensing in cafés and food trucks, and laboratory fluid handling where a flexible silicone food hose rated for wide temperature swings is required. The –60°C to +180°C operating range means it handles both freezer-cold glycol loops and boiling-water sanitization cycles without degrading.
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Compatibility: Fits standard barbed fittings and hose clamps sized for 4 mm, 5 mm, or 6 mm ID tubing. Confirm your fitting barb OD matches the selected inner diameter before ordering. Suitable for food-contact applications; verify compliance with your local food-safety regulations for commercial use.
✅ Key Features of These Food Grade Silicone Tubes
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Food-Safe Silicone Material
Made from pure silicone rubber with no plasticizers or fillers. Odorless and tasteless — won't taint beer, milk, juice, or any other beverage passing through it.
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Wide Temperature Range: –60°C to +180°C
Handles boiling-water rinses and steam sanitization at the high end, and glycol chiller loops or cold-room storage at the low end — all without cracking or hardening.
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Three ID×OD Sizes, Eleven Lengths
Choose 4×6 mm, 5×7 mm, or 6×8 mm inner-to-outer diameter, then select a cut length from 1 M to 50 M. Order the exact run you need — no waste, no splicing.
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~60° Shore Hardness — Flexible Yet Kink-Resistant
Soft enough to route around tight bends and compress with a hose clamp, firm enough to resist collapse under moderate suction from a peristaltic or siphon pump.
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Lake Blue Color for Easy Line Identification
The distinctive blue tint makes it straightforward to identify food-grade lines at a glance in multi-hose setups — useful in breweries, creameries, and lab environments.
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CIP-Compatible — Easy to Clean
Smooth inner bore resists biofilm buildup. Compatible with clean-in-place (CIP) hot-water and mild chemical sanitization routines used in food and beverage production.
📐 Technical Specifications — Silicone Food Hose Tube
| Material |
Food-grade silicone rubber |
| Color |
Lake Blue |
| Inner Diameter (ID) |
See variant options (4 mm / 5 mm / 6 mm) |
| Outer Diameter (OD) |
See variant options (6 mm / 7 mm / 8 mm) |
| Wall Thickness |
1 mm |
| Shore Hardness |
Approx. 60° |
| Temperature Range |
–60°C to +180°C (–76°F to +356°F) |
| Length Options |
1 M / 2 M / 5 M / 8 M / 10 M / 15 M / 20 M / 25 M / 30 M / 40 M / 50 M |
| Application |
Food and beverage transfer, brewing, dairy, laboratory fluid handling |
| Fitting Compatibility |
Standard barbed fittings matching selected ID |
| Certifications / Compliance |
Contact us to confirm |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Which inner diameter should I choose for homebrewing?
For most homebrew siphon and auto-siphon setups, the 4×6 mm (ID×OD) size works well for racking cane connections, while the 5×7 mm or 6×8 mm sizes suit larger-bore fittings on kegs, fermenters, and pumps. Match the ID to your barbed fitting's barb diameter for a leak-free seal.
Can this silicone tube handle boiling water or steam sanitization?
Yes. The rated upper temperature is +180°C (+356°F), which covers boiling-water rinses (100°C) and low-pressure steam sanitization. Avoid sustained exposure above 180°C, as that can accelerate surface degradation over time.
Is this hose safe for milk and dairy applications?
The tube is made from food-grade silicone rubber, which is odorless, tasteless, and non-reactive with dairy products. For regulated commercial dairy operations, verify that the specific grade meets your local food-contact material standards (e.g., FDA 21 CFR, EU 10/2011) before use.
Will the tube collapse under suction from a pump?
At approximately 60° Shore hardness and 1 mm wall thickness, the tube resists collapse under moderate vacuum such as that produced by a siphon or low-flow peristaltic pump. For high-vacuum or high-flow pump applications, consider reinforced silicone tubing instead.
How do I cut the tube to a custom length?
A sharp utility knife or scissors produces a clean, square cut. For the cleanest edge — especially important for barbed fittings — use a tube cutter or a razor blade guided by a straight edge. No special tools are required.
Can I use this tube outdoors or in UV-exposed environments?
Silicone rubber has moderate UV resistance compared to PVC, but prolonged direct sunlight exposure over months or years can cause surface chalking. For permanent outdoor runs, routing the tube through conduit or shielding it from direct UV is recommended to extend service life.
What fittings are compatible with this silicone hose?
Standard barbed hose fittings with a barb OD that matches the tube's ID work best — for example, a 4 mm barb for the 4×6 mm tube. Secure with a stainless-steel hose clamp for a leak-proof connection. Tri-clamp adapters with a barbed end are also commonly used in brewing and dairy setups.
🛒 Select your Inner Diameter × Outer Diameter and Length above, then add to cart.
