Hose Identification Systems

Several new solutions now take the guesswork out of hose and manifold identification, which is crucial for safety, traceability, and regulatory compliance, as well as for identifying the capabilities and/or limitations of critical process hoses used in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biomedical, chemical, and food and beverage industries. Options range from quick visual identifiers such as color (for the tubing or the braid), to laser-etched components, to radio frequency identification (RFID) tags. The identification system is designed for tubing and reinforced hose manufactured of platinum-cured silicone and for rubber-covered or overbraided hoses of various materials. Laylines offer custom printing along a length of the hose to convey information such as recommended uses, temperature limitations, part numbers, sizes, etc. DocuLink is the firm’s newest identification method, which addresses document retrieval situations associated with audits and validations and is designed for use with silicone process manifolds. The identification methods can be used separately, or in combination for multi-tier identification.