Liquid-Tight Flexible Steel Conduit features food-grade design.
Press Release Summary:
Available in 3/8-2 in. sizes, Liquatite® LTFG has working temperature of -4 to +140°F, smooth exterior, and does not promote bacteria, making it suited for food processing and packaging as well as pharmaceutical manufacturing. Flexible inner core is made from continuously spiral-wound corrosion-resistant plated steel with nylon cord packing, while flexible PVC jacket is made from FDA-approved compound formulated for Splash Zone food and beverage contact per FDA CFR21 and NFS 51/61 requirements.
Original Press Release:
Electri-Flex Introduces New Food Grade Flexible Liquidtight Steel Conduit (LTFG)
Electri-Flex Company releases a NEW jacketed metallic liquid-tight flexible steel conduit called LTFG (LT-Food Grade) in to the Liquatite® family. LTFG is ideally used in special purpose food equipment such as food processing, packaging, cooking, canning and bottling equipment, as well as pharmaceutical manufacturing, meat and poultry packing facilities and restaurants because it provides a liquid tight flexible protective wiring raceway, working temperatures of -4°F to +140°F (-20°C to +60°C), smooth exterior for easy wash down, and does not promote bacteria growth. Industries served include: Food Equipment or Devices, Poultry Processing, Food Product Machinery Manufacturing, Equipment Manufacturers, Meat Packing Plants, and Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing.
Type LTFG is similar to Type LT with the flexible inner core made from continuously spiral wound corrosion resistant plated steel while containing a nylon cord packing; however, the outer flexible PVC jacket is made from an FDA approved compound formulated for "Splash Zone" food and beverage contact per FDA CFR21 and NFS 51/61 requirements. Type LTFG is a Certified Component for NSF/ANSI 169 special purpose food equipment or devices. Standard color is white with other colors available upon request. It is available in sizes 3/8" through 2" and can be used with Standard Liquid-tight Connectors.
To request a copy of the LTFG Spec Sheet, please email mktg@electriflex.com or visit www.electriflex.com, and click on Products.
Electri-Flex Company, a leader in electrical conduit design and manufacture for more than 55 years, produces Liquatite®, the most diverse line of liquid-tight flexible electrical conduits in the industry with over 34 varieties. The company offers custom design, engineering, quality assurance and testing capabilities. For more information on Electri-Flex Company, call (630) 529-2920 or (800) 323-6174; fax: (630) 529-0482; e-mail: mktg@electriflex.com; visit: electriflex.com; or write: 222 West Central Avenue, Roselle, IL 60172-1994.
