Food & Pharma FDA-compatible vacuum accessories · Silicone & Colour Line

SHARK – Food & Pharma

FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 BfR Recommendation XV Wacker R 4001 80 GMP-compatible 45° angled cut · 190 mm −60°C to +200°C (silicone) Ø38 – Ø44 mm

SHARK crevice nozzle in transparent FDA-compatible silicone for food and pharma environments – 45° angled cut, 190 mm, Ø38–Ø44 mm

Also available in colour-coded FDA NBR Colour Line · 5 colours · FDA 21 CFR 177.2600

Used together with

Fittings

AISI 304 stainless steel · Ø38–Ø50

Curved tubes

AISI 304 stainless steel · Ø38–Ø50

SHARK crevice nozzle for precise extraction of very fine dust, powder and particle residues from crevices, gaps and hard-to-reach areas in food and pharma environments. Available in transparent silicone with documented compliance with FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 and BfR Recommendation XV — and in colour-coded FDA NBR rubber for colour-managed hygiene systems (Colour Line). The 45° angled cut and 190 mm length make SHARK ideal for reaching into machinery, along joints and into confined production areas.

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
PLG38S(X)	38	190	Silicone, Wacker R 4001 80	Transparent
PLG40S(X)	40	190	Silicone, Wacker R 4001 80	Transparent
PLG44S1(X)	44	190	Silicone, Wacker R 4001 80	Transparent

Colour versions: replace (X) with colour letter — e.g. PLG38SB (blue), PLG38SR (red), PLG38SV (green), PLG44S1G (yellow), PLG44S1W (white). Colours on request.

Applications

Extraction of very fine dust and powder from crevices and gaps in production equipment
Cleaning of hard-to-reach areas alongside machine edges and in joints
Collection of particle residues in pharma environments with high hygiene requirements
Flour and confectionery industries, dairy, cosmetics and chemical manufacturing

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.

Colour Line – FDA NBR

Colour-coded FDA NBR rubber – for hygiene colour management systems

Material

FDA NBR

Oil-resistant rubber

FDA

21 CFR 177.2600

On request – F suffix

Antistatic

Standard version

Temperature

−20 / +120°C

Operating range

How to build the part number

PLG + diameter + colour + F

Example: Ø40 mm, blue, FDA = PLG40BF · Ø38 mm, red, FDA = PLG38RF

B = Blue R = Red G = Yellow V = Green W = White

Ø mm	Blue (B)	Red (R)	Yellow · Green · White
38	PLG38BF	PLG38RF	PLG38GF / PLG38VF / PLG38WF – on request
40	PLG40BF	PLG40RF	PLG40GF / PLG40VF / PLG40WF – on request
44	PLG44BF	PLG44RF	PLG44GF / PLG44VF / PLG44WF – on request

F = FDA rubber per 21 CFR 177.2600. All colours available — contact us for lead time.

Colour coding and hygiene

The Colour Line concept enables systematic colour coding of vacuum accessories in food and pharma environments, where visual segregation of equipment forms part of internal hygiene procedures and GMP requirements. Colour coding reduces the risk of cross-contamination by assigning specific colours to separate process zones, allergen statuses or product types:

Blue — allergen-free zones or dry products
Red — meat processing or controlled process zones
Green / yellow / white — additional colours adapted to internal colour coding systems

Please note: The standard Colour Line is manufactured in oil-resistant NBR rubber without FDA compliance. FDA-compatible versions carry the suffix F and must be specified at the time of ordering. It is the end user’s responsibility to verify the material’s suitability for the specific application.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the silicone version and Colour Line FDA NBR?

The silicone version (White Line) is compliant with FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 and BfR Recommendation XV in its standard form, withstands −60°C to +200°C and can be autoclaved. Colour Line is manufactured in oil-resistant NBR rubber and is available in an FDA-compatible (F) version on request, with an operating range of −20°C to +120°C. Colour Line is primarily intended for colour-coded hygiene management systems.

What are the advantages of the 45° angled cut?

The 45° cut allows the nozzle to be inserted into very narrow crevices and gaps, and to work close alongside machine edges, bench edges and within production equipment. The 190 mm length provides good reach and keeps the operator’s hands at a safe distance from the area being cleaned.

Can the silicone nozzle be autoclaved?

Yes. The silicone material Wacker Chemie R 4001 80 has an operating temperature range of −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.

Which diameter should I choose?

Both variants are available in Ø38, Ø40 and Ø44 mm. The diameter must match the tube system on your vacuum unit. Please contact us if you are unsure of the correct size.

How do I order a specific colour in Colour Line?

The part number is built as PLG + diameter + colour letter + F. Example: Ø38 mm in green FDA version = PLG38VF. Contact us with the required diameter, colour and quantity.

Is the product available in an ATEX version?

Yes — SHARK 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.

Need advice on food and pharma accessories?

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