Description
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Feature
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Chlorobutyl (Standard)
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Bromobutyl (Blue Steel)
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Oxygen Permeability
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Low
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Ultra-Low
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Odor/Flavor Transfer
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Minimal (requires break-in)
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Zero (Neutral)
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Max Temp (CIP)
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~200°F - 212°F
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Up to 248°F
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Chemical Stability
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Good
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Excellent
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Flexibility
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High
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Superior Kink Resistance
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Product Features
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Ultra-Smooth Bore: Specialized microbe-resistant tube prevents biofilm buildup and simplifies sanitation.
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Kink & Crush Resistant: Reinforced with a high-tensile monofilament helix for maximum durability in high-traffic brewhouses.
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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.
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Sanitary Integration: Perfectly matched with ForgeFit® crimped tri-clamp fittings for a gapless, hygienic transition.
Blue Steel Construction:
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Inner Layer: Food-grade Bromobutyl Rubber (White)
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Outer Layer: Anti-aging Bromobutyl Rubber (Blue)
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Reinforcement Layer: High-strength synthetic cord + helical steel wire reinforcement
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Temperature Range: -40° to 248°F
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Max. Temperature for Steam Cleaning: 275°F (30 minutes*)
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*Not for continuous steam service
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Operating Pressure: 150 psi
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Inner Diameter: 1.5" (38mm)
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Outer Diameter: 2" (52mm)
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Bend Radius: 2.95" (75mm)
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Certifications: FDA 21 CFR 177.2600
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