Food/Pharma · EU 1935/2004 + EU 10/2011
NORFLEX® PO 442 FOOD, special wall
NORFLEX® PO 442 FOOD, special wall is a pressure hose with a food-grade wall, textile plies and a smooth outer surface. The manufacturer states that the wall complies with EU 10/2011 and EC 1935/2004, and a normal temperature range from −40 to +60°C. The hose is supplied in inner Ø 10 mm with a working pressure of 10 bar, on 50 m rolls.
- EU 10/2011, EC 1935/2004
- −40 to +60°C
- Textile plies
- 10 bar
- 50 m rolls
- Cut to length
Why this hose?
NORFLEX® PO 442 FOOD, special wall is a pressure hose with a food-grade wall and textile plies. The outer surface is smooth.
The manufacturer states a working pressure of 10 bar and a normal temperature range from −40 to +60°C.
Where it is used
The hose is used as a pressure hose with a food-grade wall.
The formal name is NORFLEX® PO 442 FOOD, special wall.
Technical specifications
Specifications are current as of 30 October 2026 and come from the manufacturer's data sheet. Fields without a value are not stated by the manufacturer.
| Material | PO, food-grade |
|---|---|
| Plies | Textile |
| Outer surface | Smooth |
| Wall thickness | 3 mm |
| Working pressure | 10 bar |
| Temperature range | −40°C to +60°C |
| Food approval | EU 10/2011, EC 1935/2004 |
| Manufacturer SKU (model group) | 4422175 |
Dimensions and ordering
The table shows the size from the manufacturer's data sheet. Fields without a value (—) are not stated.
| Inner Ø |
Outer Ø |
Wall thickness |
Working pressure |
Max. length |
Weight |
Roll |
Article no. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 16 | 3 | 10 | 100 | 0.119 | 50 | 44291002175 |
Fields without a value (—) are not specified in the manufacturer's factsheet. Overpressure and underpressure values are recommended operating limits; the product can be subjected to higher loads on request. Bend radius is measured along the inside of the hose bend.
Standards and compliance
The manufacturer documents the following:
- Food contact. The wall complies with EU 10/2011 and EC 1935/2004.
- REACH (EC 1907/2006) and RoHS 2011/65/EU. The manufacturer holds declarations of compliance.
The manufacturer states no electrical resistance for the hose, so it must not be used for combustible dust.
Documentation and downloads
Additional documents about this hose, its compliance and installation. Click to download as PDF in a new tab.
Help with material selection
Although this hose isn't ATEX-relevant, these two articles provide useful background on electrical resistance and industrial safety — important if you later combine the hose with electrical equipment or work in mixed environments:
The invisible weakest link
Why a conductive or antistatic hose isn't sufficient on its own — and what grounding means for the complete system.
Know your ohm
The difference between antistatic and conductive, which resistance limits apply where, and how to measure them correctly.
Industries that use it
The hose is used in:
The food industry as a pressure hose.
Custom lengths and assemblies
The hose can be cut to length and assembled with couplings. We advise on the assembly so the hose fits your installation.
Frequently asked questions
Which food approvals does the hose have?
The manufacturer states that the wall complies with EU 10/2011 and EC 1935/2004.