Kuriyama's Tigerflex® FT™ Series Heavy Duty Food Grade Suction Hose features a pvc tube with rigid pvc helix and is ideal for handling food grade liquids. The FT™ series suction hose complies with applicable FDA and 3-A requirements, and is approved by the USDA for use in meat and poultry plants. The transparent construction allows for visual confirmation of material flow. The outer cover provides increased pressure rating and smooth surface for banding. General applications include ice transfer, poultry processing, milk and dairy product transfer, heavy duty water suction, and food grade liquids such as potable water, beer, wine, and juice.