The beverage industry is a huge, global business. Manufacturers create all kinds of fantastic products, from soft drinks to milkshakes, alcoholic beverages to fruit juice. There are some huge challenges though, especially when it comes to effective transfer. We want to have a look at some of them here. Then, if you need to arrange tube expansion or other services for different applications, we can help.

Hygiene

Easily the biggest challenge with any type of food or beverage is the need to achieve very high standards of hygiene. There are strict requirements because of the risk to consumers, and businesses could be in huge trouble if their products cause sickness or worse.

The main thing to keep in mind with beverage transfer is the tubes or hoses you use must maintain hygiene standards. Notably, they should have a smooth surface to prevent bacteria becoming an issue. This also makes them easier to clean and sterilise. Your system should ensure you maintain the purity of the raw materials and final beverages.

Temperature resistance

Another challenge with beverage transfer is ensuring the equipment can withstand the temperatures. Manufacturers may be dealing with hot or cold beverages. Maintaining the temperature is crucial for product quality, including taste and consistency.

You need to choose the right products again here, ensuring the hoses or tubes have sufficient temperature resistance. This can also provide an additional benefit by reducing the risk of leaks and failures. Avoid products that expand or contract as temperatures change. If you choose tubing, services like tube expansion can be really useful to create leak-proof joints.

Chemical resistance

If you read the label on your favourite drink, you’ll probably be shocked by all the different ingredients. Luckily, you can be confident they are safe for consumption. Many of them can cause problems for manufacturers though. For example, some can be highly acidic. There is potential they could damage transfer equipment.

What you need to do is ensure the tubes or hoses you use won’t react to the ingredients or beverages. Ensuring the compatibility will reduce the risk of issues like leaks and downtime. It will also protect the integrity of the beverages too.

Pressure resistance

Finally, beverage transfer systems need to be able to withstand the pressures. To maximise the speed of transfers, achieve carbonation, or dispense product effectively, the system can be pressurised. The tubes or hoses must be able to withstand it, ensuring there won’t be issues like leaks or failures.

Speak to us if you want to arrange tube reduction

Multiform Tubes Engineering Ltd appreciates how challenging the food and beverage industry can be. It is important to achieve high standards so products are safe for consumption. At the same time, efficiency is vital for keeping costs low and producing enough products to meet targets. We can help with our exceptional tube manipulation services.

The notable thing here is we can adapt tubing to suit various needs. Most importantly, we can retain the characteristics and deliver tight tolerances. We’ll also work to prevent issues like wrinkling on the interior of the tube.

So, whether you need tube reduction, bending, or anything else, rely on us. Get in touch today and let us know what you need help with.