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ForgeFit® Blue Steel Beverage Hose | Premium Bromobutyl Lining | 1.5" ID

    Description

    • Premium Bromobutyl Lining for Flavor Purity: Engineered with high-performance Bromobutyl that is more inert than standard Chlorobutyl, ensuring a neutral, odor-free transfer with no "break-in" period or rubbery off-flavors.
    • Ultimate Oxygen Barrier: Protects your beer’s shelf life and delicate aromatics with a superior gas permeability barrier that outperforms EPDM and Chlorobutyl to prevent oxygen ingress.
    • High-Heat & Steam Resilience: Built to withstand the rigors of professional sanitation, handling continuous CIP cycles up to 225°F and intermittent steam sterilization up to 248°F.
    • Crush-Resistant & Rugged Construction: Features a high-tensile monofilament helix to prevent kinking in high-traffic cellars, wrapped in an abrasion- and ozone-resistant EPDM outer cover.
    • Hygienic, Microbe-Resistant Bore: The ultra-smooth internal bore prevents biofilm buildup and is designed for gapless integration with ForgeFit® crimped tri-clamp fittings to ensure a sanitary flow.

    ForgeFit® Blue Steel Brewery Tubing

    The Ultimate Bromobutyl Performance for Professional Brewing
    Elevate your cellar operations with ForgeFit® Blue Steel, the premium brewery hose engineered for brewers who refuse to compromise on flavor integrity and oxygen control. While many standard hoses rely on Chlorobutyl linings, Blue Steel is crafted from high-performance Bromobutyl—setting a new benchmark for durability, purity, and protection.

    Why Bromobutyl? The "Blue Steel" Advantage
    The choice of lining material is the difference between a good beer and a world-class one. Here is how our Bromobutyl lining outperforms the industry-standard Chlorobutyl:

    1. Neutral Flavor Profile from Day One
    Chlorobutyl hoses often require a rigorous "break-in" period or chemical soaks to remove lingering rubbery odors. Bromobutyl is inherently more inert and neutral. With Blue Steel, you get a clean, odor-free transfer immediately, protecting your beer from unwanted "off-flavors" or leachables.

    2. Higher Temperature Resilience for CIP
    Bromobutyl’s unique chemical structure allows it to withstand higher temperature spikes compared to standard Chlorobutyl. While common linings might soften or degrade over 200°F, Blue Steel is designed to handle continuous CIP cycles up to 225°F and intermittent steam sterilization up to 248°F.

    3. Superior Oxygen Barrier
    Beer’s greatest enemy is oxygen. Bromobutyl offers significantly lower gas permeability than both EPDM and Chlorobutyl. This creates a near-impenetrable wall against O2 ingress during transfer, ensuring your delicate aromatics and shelf life remain exactly as intended.

    Comparison at a Glance

    Feature

    Chlorobutyl (Standard)

    Bromobutyl (Blue Steel)

    Oxygen Permeability

    Low

    Ultra-Low

    Odor/Flavor Transfer

    Minimal (requires break-in)

    Zero (Neutral)

    Max Temp (CIP)

    ~200°F - 212°F

    Up to 248°F

    Chemical Stability

    Good

    Excellent

    Flexibility

    High

    Superior Kink Resistance

     

    Product Features

    • Ultra-Smooth Bore: Specialized microbe-resistant tube prevents biofilm buildup and simplifies sanitation.
    • Kink & Crush Resistant: Reinforced with a high-tensile monofilament helix for maximum durability in high-traffic brewhouses.
    • Rugged Outer Cover: The signature "Blue Steel" EPDM cover is abrasion, ozone, and chemical resistant—built to survive the wet, high-drag environment of a production cellar.

    Blue Steel Construction:

    • Inner Layer: Food-grade Bromobutyl Rubber (White)
    • Outer Layer: Anti-aging Bromobutyl Rubber (Blue)
    • Reinforcement Layer: High-strength synthetic cord + helical steel wire reinforcement
    • Temperature Range: -40° to 248°F
    • Max. Temperature for Steam Cleaning: 275°F (30 minutes*)
      • *Not for continuous steam service
    • Operating Pressure: 150 psi
    • Inner Diameter: 1.5" (38mm)
    • Outer Diameter: 2" (52mm)
    • Bend Radius: 2.95" (75mm)
    • Certifications: FDA 21 CFR 177.2600

    ForgeFit® Blue Steel Beverage Hose | Premium Bromobutyl Lining | 1.5" ID

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      SKU: TUB313Z-03

      $89.99

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        Description

        • Premium Bromobutyl Lining for Flavor Purity: Engineered with high-performance Bromobutyl that is more inert than standard Chlorobutyl, ensuring a neutral, odor-free transfer with no "break-in" period or rubbery off-flavors.
        • Ultimate Oxygen Barrier: Protects your beer’s shelf life and delicate aromatics with a superior gas permeability barrier that outperforms EPDM and Chlorobutyl to prevent oxygen ingress.
        • High-Heat & Steam Resilience: Built to withstand the rigors of professional sanitation, handling continuous CIP cycles up to 225°F and intermittent steam sterilization up to 248°F.
        • Crush-Resistant & Rugged Construction: Features a high-tensile monofilament helix to prevent kinking in high-traffic cellars, wrapped in an abrasion- and ozone-resistant EPDM outer cover.
        • Hygienic, Microbe-Resistant Bore: The ultra-smooth internal bore prevents biofilm buildup and is designed for gapless integration with ForgeFit® crimped tri-clamp fittings to ensure a sanitary flow.

        ForgeFit® Blue Steel Brewery Tubing

        The Ultimate Bromobutyl Performance for Professional Brewing
        Elevate your cellar operations with ForgeFit® Blue Steel, the premium brewery hose engineered for brewers who refuse to compromise on flavor integrity and oxygen control. While many standard hoses rely on Chlorobutyl linings, Blue Steel is crafted from high-performance Bromobutyl—setting a new benchmark for durability, purity, and protection.

        Why Bromobutyl? The "Blue Steel" Advantage
        The choice of lining material is the difference between a good beer and a world-class one. Here is how our Bromobutyl lining outperforms the industry-standard Chlorobutyl:

        1. Neutral Flavor Profile from Day One
        Chlorobutyl hoses often require a rigorous "break-in" period or chemical soaks to remove lingering rubbery odors. Bromobutyl is inherently more inert and neutral. With Blue Steel, you get a clean, odor-free transfer immediately, protecting your beer from unwanted "off-flavors" or leachables.

        2. Higher Temperature Resilience for CIP
        Bromobutyl’s unique chemical structure allows it to withstand higher temperature spikes compared to standard Chlorobutyl. While common linings might soften or degrade over 200°F, Blue Steel is designed to handle continuous CIP cycles up to 225°F and intermittent steam sterilization up to 248°F.

        3. Superior Oxygen Barrier
        Beer’s greatest enemy is oxygen. Bromobutyl offers significantly lower gas permeability than both EPDM and Chlorobutyl. This creates a near-impenetrable wall against O2 ingress during transfer, ensuring your delicate aromatics and shelf life remain exactly as intended.

        Comparison at a Glance

        Feature

        Chlorobutyl (Standard)

        Bromobutyl (Blue Steel)

        Oxygen Permeability

        Low

        Ultra-Low

        Odor/Flavor Transfer

        Minimal (requires break-in)

        Zero (Neutral)

        Max Temp (CIP)

        ~200°F - 212°F

        Up to 248°F

        Chemical Stability

        Good

        Excellent

        Flexibility

        High

        Superior Kink Resistance

         

        Product Features

        • Ultra-Smooth Bore: Specialized microbe-resistant tube prevents biofilm buildup and simplifies sanitation.
        • Kink & Crush Resistant: Reinforced with a high-tensile monofilament helix for maximum durability in high-traffic brewhouses.
        • Rugged Outer Cover: The signature "Blue Steel" EPDM cover is abrasion, ozone, and chemical resistant—built to survive the wet, high-drag environment of a production cellar.

        Blue Steel Construction:

        • Inner Layer: Food-grade Bromobutyl Rubber (White)
        • Outer Layer: Anti-aging Bromobutyl Rubber (Blue)
        • Reinforcement Layer: High-strength synthetic cord + helical steel wire reinforcement
        • Temperature Range: -40° to 248°F
        • Max. Temperature for Steam Cleaning: 275°F (30 minutes*)
          • *Not for continuous steam service
        • Operating Pressure: 150 psi
        • Inner Diameter: 1.5" (38mm)
        • Outer Diameter: 2" (52mm)
        • Bend Radius: 2.95" (75mm)
        • Certifications: FDA 21 CFR 177.2600
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