Kanaflex's Food and Beverage Hose Advantage
The flexFOOD™ Difference
When it comes to food and beverage processing choosing the right hose is essential. The wrong hose can lead to contamination, downtime, or even compliance violations; problems no facility can afford. That’s where Kanaflex's flexFOOD™ and flexFORCE™ comes in. Built for performance, safety, and durability, Kanaflex food-grade hoses offer a convenient, more durable alternative to traditional industrial options. Below we will explore why here at CHD we have decided to make the switch to Kanaflex hose solutions.
1. Lighter and More Flexible
• Kanaflex hoses are built with high-purity PVC and thermoplastic rubber, making them far lighter and more flexible than typical rubber or synthetic hoses.
• Easier to handle, move, and install — especially helpful in tight or mobile setups.
• Reduces worker fatigue and speeds up hose changes.
2. Built for Sanitation
• Fully compliant with FDA, USDA, and 3-A standards.
• Non-toxic, odorless materials that won’t leach into product, unlike older rubber hoses that may degrade or absorb flavors over time.
• Smooth interior walls resist bacteria buildup and are easy to clean.
3. Longer Lasting in Tough Conditions
• Designed to handle repeated flexing, high-pressure washdowns, and chemical sanitation without cracking or kinking.
• Far more resistant to abrasion and fatigue than standard hoses, reducing downtime and replacement costs.
• Holds up under hot-fill or cold-transfer operations where traditional hoses often fail.
4. Strong Resistance to Chemicals and Oils
• Resists acids, oils, and cleaning agents commonly used in food processing.
• Helps avoid chemical breakdown and contamination, a common weak point in traditional hoses.
5. More Custom Fit for Specific Uses
• Wide range of diameters, lengths, and wall thicknesses — you can tailor the hose to your application.
• Ideal for everything from dairy transfer and beverage bottling to syrup handling and bulk unloading.
• Traditional hoses often come in limited sizes or general-use formats that don’t perform as well in specialized settings.
6. Easier to Store and Transport
• Coils easily and weighs less, ideal for operations with limited space or mobile setups.
• Doesn’t flatten or become warped in storage like heavier rubber hoses.
Whether you're handling dairy, syrups, beer, or sanitizing fluids, these hoses are engineered to stand up to the demands of modern processing without the usual wear and hassle of traditional rubber or synthetic hoses.
Ready to make the switch? Our team is here to help you find the right hose for your operation.
Food and Beverage Hose 212MK1-1/2-100 1-1/2 " (1.5")
A specialty hose crafted to meet FDA and 3-A nontoxic standards. Commonly used in milk hauling (tank truck) and pick-up. Featuring a clear sidewall for visual inspection and a smooth bore for precise flow and enhanced drainability.
Food and Beverage Hose 212MK2-1/2-100 2-1/2 " (2.5")
A specialty hose crafted to meet FDA and 3-A nontoxic standards. Commonly used in milk hauling (tank truck) and pick-up. Featuring a clear sidewall for visual inspection and a smooth bore for precise flow and enhanced drainability.
Food and Beverage Hose 212MK2-100 2 " (2")
A specialty hose crafted to meet FDA and 3-A nontoxic standards. Commonly used in milk hauling (tank truck) and pick-up. Featuring a clear sidewall for visual inspection and a smooth bore for precise flow and enhanced drainability.
Food and Beverage Hose 212MK3-100 3 " (3")
A specialty hose crafted to meet FDA and 3-A nontoxic standards. Commonly used in milk hauling (tank truck) and pick-up. Featuring a clear sidewall for visual inspection and a smooth bore for precise flow and enhanced drainability.
Food and Beverage Hose 210HFG1-100 1 " (1")
Meticulously crafted to meet FDA and 3-A nontoxic standards. Ideal for pneumatic conveying of food grade materials With a clear sidewall for visual inspection and a smooth bore ensuring precise flow and optimal drainability.
Food and Beverage Hose 210HFG1-1/2-100 1-1/2 " (1.5")
Meticulously crafted to meet FDA and 3-A nontoxic standards. Ideal for pneumatic conveying of food grade materials With a clear sidewall for visual inspection and a smooth bore ensuring precise flow and optimal drainability.
Food and Beverage Hose 210HFG1-1/4-100 1-1/4 " (1.25")
Meticulously crafted to meet FDA and 3-A nontoxic standards. Ideal for pneumatic conveying of food grade materials With a clear sidewall for visual inspection and a smooth bore ensuring precise flow and optimal drainability.
Food and Beverage Hose 210HFG2-100 2 " (2")
Meticulously crafted to meet FDA and 3-A nontoxic standards. Ideal for pneumatic conveying of food grade materials With a clear sidewall for visual inspection and a smooth bore ensuring precise flow and optimal drainability.
Food and Beverage Hose 210SHG2-1/2-100 2-1/2 " (2.5")
Meticulously crafted to meet FDA and 3-A nontoxic standards. Ideal for pneumatic conveying of food grade materials With a clear sidewall for visual inspection and a smooth bore ensuring precise flow and optimal drainability.
Food and Beverage Hose 210HFG3-100 3 " (3")
Meticulously crafted to meet FDA and 3-A nontoxic standards. Ideal for pneumatic conveying of food grade materials With a clear sidewall for visual inspection and a smooth bore ensuring precise flow and optimal drainability.
Food and Beverage Hose 210HFG3/4-100 3/4 " (0.75")
Meticulously crafted to meet FDA and 3-A nontoxic standards. Ideal for pneumatic conveying of food grade materials With a clear sidewall for visual inspection and a smooth bore ensuring precise flow and optimal drainability.
Food and Beverage Hose 210HFG4-100 4 " (4")
Meticulously crafted to meet FDA and 3-A nontoxic standards. Ideal for pneumatic conveying of food grade materials With a clear sidewall for visual inspection and a smooth bore ensuring precise flow and optimal drainability.
Food and Beverage Hose 200SFG1-100 1 " (1")
Meticulously crafted to meet FDA and 3-A nontoxic standards. With a clear sidewall for visual inspection and a smooth bore ensuring precise flow and optimal drainability.
Food and Beverage Hose 200SFG1-1/2-100 1-1/2 " (1.5")
Meticulously crafted to meet FDA and 3-A nontoxic standards. With a clear sidewall for visual inspection and a smooth bore ensuring precise flow and optimal drainability.
Food and Beverage Hose 200SFG1-1/4-100 1-1/4 " (1.25")
Meticulously crafted to meet FDA and 3-A nontoxic standards. With a clear sidewall for visual inspection and a smooth bore ensuring precise flow and optimal drainability.
Food and Beverage Hose 200SFG2-100 2 " (2")
Meticulously crafted to meet FDA and 3-A nontoxic standards. With a clear sidewall for visual inspection and a smooth bore ensuring precise flow and optimal drainability.
Food and Beverage Hose 200SFG2-1/2-100 2-1/2 " (2.5")
Meticulously crafted to meet FDA and 3-A nontoxic standards. With a clear sidewall for visual inspection and a smooth bore ensuring precise flow and optimal drainability.
Food and Beverage Hose 200SFG3-100 3 " (3")
Meticulously crafted to meet FDA and 3-A nontoxic standards. With a clear sidewall for visual inspection and a smooth bore ensuring precise flow and optimal drainability.
Food and Beverage Hose 200SFG4-100 4 " (4")
Meticulously crafted to meet FDA and 3-A nontoxic standards. With a clear sidewall for visual inspection and a smooth bore ensuring precise flow and optimal drainability.
Food and Beverage Hose ST200SFG1-1/2-100 1-1/2 " (1.5")
Meticulously crafted to meet FDA and 3-A nontoxic standards. With a clear sidewall for visual inspection and a smooth bore ensuring precise flow and optimal drainability.
Food and Beverage Hose ST200SFG1-1/2-50 1-1/2 " (1.5")
Meticulously crafted to meet FDA and 3-A nontoxic standards. With a clear sidewall for visual inspection and a smooth bore ensuring precise flow and optimal drainability.
Food and Beverage Hose ST200SFG2-100 2 " (2")
Meticulously crafted to meet FDA and 3-A nontoxic standards. With a clear sidewall for visual inspection and a smooth bore ensuring precise flow and optimal drainability.
Food and Beverage Hose ST200SFG2-50 2 " (2")
Meticulously crafted to meet FDA and 3-A nontoxic standards. With a clear sidewall for visual inspection and a smooth bore ensuring precise flow and optimal drainability.
Food and Beverage Hose ST200SFG2-1/2-100 2-1/2 " (2.5")
A specialty hose crafted to meet FDA and 3-A nontoxic standards. Commonly used in dairy processing, food processing, pharma processing, plastic processing, pneumatic conveying, vacuum truck, waste management general use. Featuring a clear sidewall for visual inspection and a smooth bore for precise flow and enhanced drainability.
Food and Beverage Hose ST200SFG2-1/2-50 2-1/2 " (2.5")
A specialty hose crafted to meet FDA and 3-A nontoxic standards. Commonly used in dairy processing, food processing, pharma processing, plastic processing, pneumatic conveying, vacuum truck, waste management general use. Featuring a clear sidewall for visual inspection and a smooth bore for precise flow and enhanced drainability.
Food and Beverage Hose ST200SFG3-100 3 " (3")
A specialty hose crafted to meet FDA and 3-A nontoxic standards. Commonly used in dairy processing, food processing, pharma processing, plastic processing, pneumatic conveying, vacuum truck, waste management general use. Featuring a clear sidewall for visual inspection and a smooth bore for precise flow and enhanced drainability.
Food and Beverage Hose ST200SFG3-50 3 " (3")
A specialty hose crafted to meet FDA and 3-A nontoxic standards. Commonly used in dairy processing, food processing, pharma processing, plastic processing, pneumatic conveying, vacuum truck, waste management general use. Featuring a clear sidewall for visual inspection and a smooth bore for precise flow and enhanced drainability.
Food and Beverage Hose ST200SFG4-100 4 " (4")
A specialty hose crafted to meet FDA and 3-A nontoxic standards. Commonly used in dairy processing, food processing, pharma processing, plastic processing, pneumatic conveying, vacuum truck, waste management general use. Featuring a clear sidewall for visual inspection and a smooth bore for precise flow and enhanced drainability.
Food and Beverage Hose ST200SFG4-50 4 " (4")
A specialty hose crafted to meet FDA and 3-A nontoxic standards. Commonly used in dairy processing, food processing, pharma processing, plastic processing, pneumatic conveying, vacuum truck, waste management general use. Featuring a clear sidewall for visual inspection and a smooth bore for precise flow and enhanced drainability.
Food and Beverage Hose KLFW1-1/2-100 1-1/2 " (1.5")
A versatile solution for bottling, wine making, canning, dairy, brewing, and liquid foods. It’s the ultimate wine hose. Lightweight, flexible, and constructed with FDA and 3-A compliant materials.
Food and Beverage Hose KLFW1-1/2-60 1-1/2 " (1.5")
A versatile solution for bottling, wine making, canning, dairy, brewing, and liquid foods. It’s the ultimate wine hose. Lightweight, flexible, and constructed with FDA and 3-A compliant materials.
Food and Beverage Hose KLFW2-100 2 " (2")
A versatile solution for bottling, wine making, canning, dairy, brewing, and liquid foods. It’s the ultimate wine hose. Lightweight, flexible, and constructed with FDA and 3-A compliant materials.
Food and Beverage Hose KLFW2-60 2 " (2")
A versatile solution for bottling, wine making, canning, dairy, brewing, and liquid foods. It’s the ultimate wine hose. Lightweight, flexible, and constructed with FDA and 3-A compliant materials.
Food and Beverage Hose KLFW3-100 3 " (3")
A versatile solution for bottling, wine making, canning, dairy, brewing, and liquid foods. It’s the ultimate wine hose. Lightweight, flexible, and constructed with FDA and 3-A compliant materials.
Food and Beverage Hose KLFW3-60 3 " (3")
A versatile solution for bottling, wine making, canning, dairy, brewing, and liquid foods. It’s the ultimate wine hose. Lightweight, flexible, and constructed with FDA and 3-A compliant materials.
Food and Beverage Hose KLFW4-100 4 " (4")
A versatile solution for bottling, wine making, canning, dairy, brewing, and liquid foods. It’s the ultimate wine hose. Lightweight, flexible, and constructed with FDA and 3-A compliant materials.
Food and Beverage Hose KLFW4-60 4 " (4")
A versatile solution for bottling, wine making, canning, dairy, brewing, and liquid foods. It’s the ultimate wine hose. Lightweight, flexible, and constructed with FDA and 3-A compliant materials.
Food and Beverage Hose KLFW5-100 5 " (5")
A versatile solution for bottling, wine making, canning, dairy, brewing, and liquid foods. It’s the ultimate wine hose. Lightweight, flexible, and constructed with FDA and 3-A compliant materials.
Food and Beverage Hose KLFW5-60 5 " (5")
A versatile solution for bottling, wine making, canning, dairy, brewing, and liquid foods. It’s the ultimate wine hose. Lightweight, flexible, and constructed with FDA and 3-A compliant materials.
Food and Beverage Hose KLFW6-100 6 " (6")
A versatile solution for bottling, wine making, canning, dairy, brewing, and liquid foods. It’s the ultimate wine hose. Lightweight, flexible, and constructed with FDA and 3-A compliant materials.
Food and Beverage Hose KLFW6-60 6 " (6")
A versatile solution for bottling, wine making, canning, dairy, brewing, and liquid foods. It’s the ultimate wine hose. Lightweight, flexible, and constructed with FDA and 3-A compliant materials.
Food and Beverage Hose STKL-UFG3-100 3 " (3")
An ideal hose for sub-zero conditions. Featuring a clear food-grade polyurethane tube, static grounding, and dissipative materials, it ensures safe and efficient transfer of abrasive/food grade materials. Perfect for bulk unloading and fish suction applications.
Food and Beverage Hose STKL-UFG3-60 3 " (3")
An ideal hose for sub-zero conditions. Featuring a clear food-grade polyurethane tube, static grounding, and dissipative materials, it ensures safe and efficient transfer of abrasive/food grade materials. Perfect for bulk unloading and fish suction applications.
Food and Beverage Hose STKL-UFG4-100 4 " (4")
An ideal hose for sub-zero conditions. Featuring a clear food-grade polyurethane tube, static grounding, and dissipative materials, it ensures safe and efficient transfer of abrasive/food grade materials. Perfect for bulk unloading and fish suction applications.
Food and Beverage Hose STKL-UFG4-60 4 " (4")
An ideal hose for sub-zero conditions. Featuring a clear food-grade polyurethane tube, static grounding, and dissipative materials, it ensures safe and efficient transfer of abrasive/food grade materials. Perfect for bulk unloading and fish suction applications.
Food and Beverage Hose STKL-UFG5-100 5 " (5")
An ideal hose for sub-zero conditions. Featuring a clear food-grade polyurethane tube, static grounding, and dissipative materials, it ensures safe and efficient transfer of abrasive/food grade materials. Perfect for bulk unloading and fish suction applications.
Food and Beverage Hose STKL-UFG5-60 5 " (5")
An ideal hose for sub-zero conditions. Featuring a clear food-grade polyurethane tube, static grounding, and dissipative materials, it ensures safe and efficient transfer of abrasive/food grade materials. Perfect for bulk unloading and fish suction applications.
Food and Beverage Hose STKL-UFG6-100 6 " (6")
An ideal hose for sub-zero conditions. Featuring a clear food-grade polyurethane tube, static grounding, and dissipative materials, it ensures safe and efficient transfer of abrasive/food grade materials. Perfect for bulk unloading and fish suction applications.
Food and Beverage Hose STKL-UFG6-60 6 " (6")
An ideal hose for sub-zero conditions. Featuring a clear food-grade polyurethane tube, static grounding, and dissipative materials, it ensures safe and efficient transfer of abrasive/food grade materials. Perfect for bulk unloading and fish suction applications.
