Continental Drinkline EPDM Beverage Hose - Brewery & Non-Fatty Foods

Product Overview

The Continental Drinkline™ EPDM Beverage Hose is a premium-grade suction and discharge hose engineered for non-fatty food and beverage transfer. Purpose-built for breweries, wineries, dairies, and beverage facilities, it delivers exceptional flexibility, hygiene, and longevity in demanding production environments.

Designed for gravity flow or pressure discharge, Drinkline™ is suitable for wine, beer, spirits, milk, potable water, and many juices (not recommended for certain liquors—refer to chemical compatibility charts). The white, non-tainting EPDM tube maintains product purity and taste integrity, while the red EPDM wrapped cover provides durability and chemical resistance.

Key Features

• FDA, USDA & 3-A compliant EPDM construction – safe for food and beverage use
• Steam resistant – withstands open-end sterilization and modern CIP systems
• Taste & odor neutral – smooth white EPDM liner prevents contamination
• High temperature rated – handles up to +104 °C
• Thick wall construction – resists kinking and light vacuum collapse
• Wrapped red cover – tough, abrasion and chemical resistant
• Lightweight and flexible – easy to move, lift, and connect

Applications

• Breweries, wineries, and distilleries
• Dairy and beverage processing facilities
• Transfer of potable water and non-fatty food products
• General liquid suction and discharge in sanitary environments

Construction

• Tube: White, non-tainting smooth EPDM rubber (FDA/USDA/3-A compliant)
• Cover: Red EPDM rubber, wrapped finish – abrasion & chemical resistant
• Reinforcement: Spiral-plied synthetic fabric with monofilament crush-resistant helix
• Temperature Range: –40 °C to +104 °C
• Working Pressure: 1.72 MPa (250 PSI)

Technical Data

I.D. (in/mm)	O.D. (in/mm)	Working Pressure	Weight (kg/m)
1 in. (25.4 mm)	1.598 in. (40.6 mm)	250 PSI (1.72 MPa)	0.923 kg/m
1½ in. (38.1 mm)	2.114 in. (53.7 mm)	250 PSI (1.72 MPa)	1.310 kg/m
2 in. (50.8 mm)	2.772 in. (70.4 mm)	250 PSI (1.72 MPa)	2.173 kg/m

Why Choose Drinkline™

Drinkline™ is crafted with EPDM – the gold standard compound for brewery hoses. Its superior heat and chemical resistance ensure performance during demanding CIP cleaning and sterilization cycles. With multiple layers of reinforcement and a robust outer cover, it delivers long service life and easy handling, reducing downtime and improving workplace safety.

Ready-to-Use Assemblies

Available as ready-to-use assemblies with 316 stainless-steel sanitary Tri-Clamp or BSM crimped ends. Ideal for breweries, dairies, and beverage plants seeking fully hygienic transfer solutions. Custom end fittings available on request.

Built to last, delivered fast.

To ensure maximum service life and safe performance of your equipment, please follow these general care guidelines:

• Clean after use – Rinse or CIP components to remove product, residue or cleaning chemicals.
• Avoid kinks, crushing or sharp bends – Protect hoses and assemblies from mechanical damage.
• Store correctly – Hang hoses or reels where possible; keep fittings and clamps dry and off the floor.
• Inspect regularly – Check for wear, abrasion, loose clamps, damaged gaskets or compromised seals.
• Use compatible cleaning chemicals – Follow manufacturer guidelines for caustic, acid or sanitiser exposure.
• Protect from high heat / UV – Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight, heaters or hot surfaces unless rated for it.
• Depressurise before disconnecting – Always release system pressure before removing hoses or fittings.
• Replace worn components promptly – Gaskets, clamps, seals and hose ends should be renewed as needed.
  

Proper routine care extends lifespan, improves hygiene and ensures safe, reliable operation across all brewery, winery, distillery and food-processing environments.

We build every transfer hose and washdown assembly in-house. Most orders are dispatched in:

• 1–2 business days for custom hose assemblies
• Same or next day shipping for fittings, clamps, valves, and accessories.

Shipping details:

• Australia-wide delivery via Aramex, TNT, AusPost or courier depending on size/weight
• Free freight on orders over $1500
• Tracking sent automatically by email
• Secure packaging to protect stainless fittings and hose ends
  

If you require urgent shipping, contact us — we always try to help.