Food & Pharma FDA-compatible vacuum accessories · Silicone
Long conical nozzle – Food & Pharma
FDA 21 CFR 177.2600
BfR Recommendation XV
Wacker R 4001 80
GMP-compatible
−60°C to +200°C
Ø38 – Ø50 mm
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Long conical nozzle for precise spot extraction in food and pharmaceutical environments. Manufactured in transparent silicone with documented compliance with FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 and BfR Recommendation XV. The elongated conical shape provides extended reach into hard-to-access areas, the material is autoclavable, and the design is suited to applications where cleanliness and material compatibility are critical requirements.
Ø50 mm: 300 mm long · Ø38 and Ø40 mm: 255 mm long
Silicone – White Line
Transparent silicone – FDA & BfR compliant
Material
Silicone
Wacker R 4001 80
FDA
21 CFR 177.2600
Food contact
BfR
Recommendation XV
Silicone (DE)
Temperature
−60 / +200°C
Autoclavable
| Product code | Ø mm | Length mm | Material | Colour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PB50S | 50 | 300 | Silicone, Wacker R 4001 80 | Transparent |
| PS40S(X) | 40 | 255 | Silicone, Wacker R 4001 80 | Transparent |
| PS38S(X) | 38 | 255 | Silicone, Wacker R 4001 80 | Transparent |
Colour versions: add colour letter at end — e.g. PB50SB (blue), PB50SR (red). Colours on request.
Applications
- Collection of food waste, crumbs, powder and granules in production lines
- Extraction of chemical dust and particle residues in pharmaceutical environments
- Cleaning of hard-to-reach production equipment and machinery
- Flour and confectionery industries, dairy, cosmetics and chemical manufacturing
- Cleanroom-adjacent processes requiring autoclavable equipment
Compliance information: The silicone compound Wacker Chemie R 4001 80 complies with FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 (USA) and BfR Recommendation XV "Silicone" (Germany) for the polymers and ingredients in the material. It is the manufacturer's responsibility to ensure that the moulding and finishing process meets these standards, and the end user's responsibility to verify material compatibility with the specific intended application.
Using this nozzle in ATEX-classified environments? The long conical nozzle is also available in antistatic MM019NN NBR compound for Zone 21 and Zone 22.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. The silicone material Wacker Chemie R 4001 80 has an operating temperature range from −60°C to +200°C, making autoclaving possible as part of a hygiene routine. It is the user's responsibility to verify that the rest of the tube system and accessories are also rated for the autoclaving temperature.
FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 is the US Food and Drug Administration's regulation for rubber materials approved for repeated contact with food. BfR Recommendation XV is the equivalent German requirement for silicone materials in food contact. For this product, compliance is documented for the compound Wacker Chemie R 4001 80. The end user is responsible for verifying suitability for the specific intended application.
The nozzle is available in Ø38, Ø40 and Ø50 mm. The diameter must match the tube system on your vacuum unit. Please contact us if you are unsure of the correct size.
The extended conical shape — 300 mm for Ø50 and 255 mm for Ø38/Ø40 — provides better access to hard-to-reach areas inside production equipment and machinery without the operator needing to make direct contact with the surface. This reduces the risk of contamination and makes cleaning more efficient in precision processes.
Silicone has good general chemical resistance, but is not ideally suited for frequent contact with aggressive mineral oil or solvent-based substances. For applications involving direct and repeated oil contact, we recommend contacting us about the most appropriate material variant.
Yes — the long conical nozzle is also available in antistatic MM019NN NBR compound for use in ATEX Zone 21 and Zone 22, with documented volume resistivity of 1.1 Ω·m (CERISIE, ISO 1853:2011). See the ATEX product page for details.
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