Worksite Improvement Case Studies

The Food and Beverage Workplace

Eliminating leaks from couplings, and improving hose ease-of-use and workability

The customer was using a PVC hose connected with barb ferrules and hose clamps to transport raw material (grape juice) from a press to a storage/fermentation tank located in plant producing wine. The tank was often switched out by hand, so the coupling band became loose and fluid began to leak out. This resulted in production trouble,such as line shutdowns and subsequent cleanup.

The customer decided to switch the hose to TOYORING-F Hose with plastic coil, due to its excellent workability. The customer also switched the coupling to a FERRULE Type TOYOCONNECTOR, hoping that it would help resolve leaking and pooling issues. There have been no fluid leaks since then and the hose is now much easier to handle, improving work performance.