Food-grade polyethylene tube
Food-grade polyethylene tube
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Poly tube for beer, gas and other beverages
The Poly tube or polyethylene tubing is a highly versatile food-grade solution for beer, syrup, BiB, soft drinks, gas and wine installations. The manufacturer Tubing Food positions it as a single-layer tube with medium flexibility, low migration and compatibility with quick-connect fittings, making it a standard, multipurpose option for multiple dispensing setups.
What the manufacturer says about Poly
Tubing Food defines Poly as a food-grade tube aimed at wide-ranging dispensing applications, with a balance between cost, functionality and ease of integration. In its public data sheet it highlights a medium burst pressure, a medium hygiene level, medium retention and low migration, as well as SK and NSF certifications.
When to choose Poly tubing
- When you are looking for a standard, reliable and cost-effective option.
- When you need compatibility with quick-connect fittings.
- When the project requires a versatile food-grade tube for beverage or gas.
- When you don’t need to move up to a technical two-layer range like Lupulus II.
Resumen técnico del fabricante
| Característica | Manufacturer’s rating |
|---|---|
| Recommended applications | Cerveza, sirope, BiB, refrescos, gas, vino |
| Número de capas | 1 |
| Flexibilidad | Medium |
| Conexión rápida | Yes |
| Burst pressure | Medium |
| Hygiene | Medium |
| Retención | Medium |
| Migration | Low |
| Certifications | SK, NSF |
Technical specifications of the referenced item
| Concept | Dato técnico |
|---|---|
| Referenced technical specification | Poly SK d 6.7 x 9.5 mm 100 m |
| Material | Natural low-density polyethylene + 4 colour stripes |
| Nominal inner diameter | 6.70 mm |
| Nominal outside diameter | 9.50 mm |
| Wall thickness | 1.40 mm |
| Tolerance | ± 0.1 mm |
| Working pressure at 25 ºC | 12.2 bar |
| Burst pressure at 25 ºC | 36.8 bar |
| Metres per roll | 100 m |
| Compatibility | Compatible with quick-connect fittings |
The supplied technical data sheet reinforces its positioning as a widely used standard tube and adds certifications for the finished product: European Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004, NSF-51 and SK-ZERT.
Food compliance
The declaration of conformity for food-contact material states compliance with EC 1935/2004, good manufacturing practice EC 2023/2006 and substances included in the positive list of Regulation (EC) 10/2011. It also states suitability for non‑alcoholic hydrophilic foods, acidic drinks and alcoholic beverages up to 20% vol. under the conditions described.
Uso recomendado en Install Beer
- Gas and CO2 lines.
- Drink circuits where a standard and effective solution is required.
- Maintenance, replacement and expansion of installations.
- Assemblies compatible with push-fit fittings and common technical systems.
Frequently asked questions about Poly tubing
Is Poly tubing suitable for beer?
Yes. The manufacturer expressly recommends it for beer, as well as for syrup, BiB, soft drinks, gas and wine.
Is it compatible with push-fit connection?
Yes. Tubing Food states “quick-connect: yes”, and the technical data sheet provided also indicates compatibility with quick-connect fittings.
What type of tube is it?
It is a single-layer tube made of low-density polyethylene.
What migration level does the manufacturer indicate?
The manufacturer classifies Poly’s migration as low.
When is it worth comparing it with Lupulus II?
When you want a more premium, dual-layer solution with better pressure, hygiene and retention performance.
Need help choosing between Poly and other technical tubing?
At Install Beer we help you choose the right tube size and type according to beverage, gas, run length, pressure, fittings and the technical demands of the installation.
- Advice for beer, gas, wine, soft drinks and syrups.
- Real comparison between Poly, Lupulus II and other ranges.
- Compatibility with fittings, pythons, taps, towers and complete dispense systems.
Shipping: check availability, lead time, and applicable cost before completing your order.
Terms: see the shipping, returns, and warranty pages for the applicable conditions.
Structured technical information
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Technical specifications
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- Tube size
- Amarillo 3/8'' (6,7x9,5mm)
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- Connection
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- Dimensions