{"id":4087,"date":"2026-09-24T19:57:22","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T19:57:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mecavent.ch\/food-grade-flexible-connectors\/"},"modified":"2026-09-28T15:37:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T15:37:03","slug":"food-grade-flexible-connectors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mecavent.ch\/en\/food-grade-flexible-connectors\/","title":{"rendered":"Food-grade flexible connectors"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"4087\" class=\"elementor elementor-4087 elementor-4058\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3181e9e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3181e9e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-812608a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"812608a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12ccf6b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"12ccf6b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;wdt_animation_effect&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/mecavent.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1179-scaled-1-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2243\" alt=\"Custom food-grade flexible connector MECAVENT\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mecavent.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1179-scaled-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mecavent.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1179-scaled-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mecavent.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1179-scaled-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mecavent.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1179-scaled-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mecavent.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1179-scaled-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e07de72 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e07de72\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f149563 animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f149563\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInLeft&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;wdt_animation_effect&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A food-grade flexible connector is not just a connecting part: it is an element in contact with process air, powders, or products. MECAVENT designs and supplies flexible connectors and fabric expansion joints tailored to the hygiene and traceability requirements of food production sites. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64de525 start animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-wdt-button\" data-id=\"64de525\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInLeft&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;wdt_animation_effect&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"wdt-button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wdt-button-holder wdt-template-filled wdt-button-link wdt-button-style-default wdt-button-size-nm wdt-button-icon-highlighted wdt-button-icon-after\" id=\"wdt-button-64de525\"><a class=\"wdt-button\" href=\"https:\/\/mecavent.ch\/en\/contact-us\/\"><span class=\"wdt-button-text\">Request a quote<\/span><span class=\"wdt-button-icon\"><span class=\"wdt-button-icon-inner\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 11\"><path d=\"M15.1,4.9v1.3h0h-0.6c-1.1,0-2.1,0.5-2.9,1.2c-0.8,0.8-1.2,1.8-1.2,2.9v0.6H9.1v-0.6c0-1.4,0.6-2.7,1.6-3.7 c0.1-0.1,0.3-0.2,0.4-0.4H0.5V4.9h10.6c-0.1-0.1-0.3-0.2-0.4-0.4c-1-1-1.6-2.3-1.6-3.7V0.2h1.3v0.6c0,1.1,0.5,2.1,1.2,2.9 c0.8,0.8,1.8,1.2,2.9,1.2L15.1,4.9L15.1,4.9L15.1,4.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1fcfbf e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e1fcfbf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d4503c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7d4503c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bce4ba1 start elementor-widget elementor-widget-wdt-heading\" data-id=\"bce4ba1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;wdt_enable_inview_status&quot;:&quot;true&quot;,&quot;split_heading&quot;:&quot;true&quot;,&quot;wdt_animation_effect&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"wdt-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wdt-heading-holder \" id=\"wdt-heading-bce4ba1\"><h2 class=\"wdt-heading-title-wrapper wdt-heading-title\">A <span class=\"wdt-heading-colored-elements\"><span class=\"wdt-split-heading-title\">f<\/span><span class=\"wdt-split-heading-title\">o<\/span><span class=\"wdt-split-heading-title\">o<\/span><span class=\"wdt-split-heading-title\">d<\/span><span class=\"wdt-split-heading-title\">-<\/span><span class=\"wdt-split-heading-title\">g<\/span><span class=\"wdt-split-heading-title\">r<\/span><span class=\"wdt-split-heading-title\">a<\/span><span class=\"wdt-split-heading-title\">d<\/span><span class=\"wdt-split-heading-title\">e<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wdt-heading-colored-elements\"><span class=\"wdt-split-heading-title\">f<\/span><span class=\"wdt-split-heading-title\">l<\/span><span class=\"wdt-split-heading-title\">e<\/span><span class=\"wdt-split-heading-title\">x<\/span><span class=\"wdt-split-heading-title\">i<\/span><span class=\"wdt-split-heading-title\">b<\/span><span class=\"wdt-split-heading-title\">l<\/span><span class=\"wdt-split-heading-title\">e<\/span><\/span> connector designed for hygiene<\/h2><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37e10e6 animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"37e10e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInLeft&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;wdt_animation_effect&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Powder conveying, drying, baking, ventilation of production areas: each food application has its own constraints. MECAVENT SA selects the appropriate material, assembly method, and connection, taking into account:<\/p><ul><li>the product in contact: process air, vapors, powders, dry products;<\/li><li>temperature, pressure, or vacuum level;<\/li><li>the site\u2019s cleaning and disinfection procedures;<\/li><li>any ATEX classification of the area;<\/li><li>the documentation requirements of your quality department.<\/li><\/ul><h2>Materials compliant for food contact<\/h2><ul><li><strong>White silicone-coated glass fabric<\/strong>: from -40\u00b0C to +200\u00b0C, for hot air, dryers, ovens, and vapor extraction;<\/li><li><strong>Food-grade polyurethane film<\/strong>: for transferring powders and dry products (flour, sugar, milk powder, coffee, cereals);<\/li><li><strong>Food-grade polyester fabric<\/strong>: for ventilation and air treatment in production areas.<\/li><\/ul><p>The materials comply with Regulation <a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/FR\/TXT\/?uri=CELEX:32004R1935\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>EC 1935\/2004<\/strong><\/a> and, depending on their nature, with Recommendation <strong>BfR XV<\/strong> (silicones), Regulation <strong>EU 10\/2011<\/strong> (plastics), and <strong>FDA 21 CFR 177.2600<\/strong>.<\/p><h2>An assembly designed for hygiene<\/h2><p>Stitching can trap particles and make cleaning more difficult. For sensitive areas, we favor <strong>high-frequency welding<\/strong>: a continuous surface that is easier to clean, and improved sealing. Smooth surfaces and the white color make visual cleanliness checks easier.<\/p><p>Connection via flanges, stainless-steel clamps, or connection sleeves with turned-down edges for powder transfer lines.<\/p><h2>A complete compliance file<\/h2><p>Each supply is accompanied by the documents required by quality departments:<\/p><ul><li>food-contact declaration of compliance;<\/li><li>migration test reports;<\/li><li>batch traceability;<\/li><li>on request: ATEX certificates, declarations of absence of allergens and animal-derived derivatives.<\/li><\/ul><h2>Applications<\/h2><p>Pneumatic conveying of powders, dryers and ovens, packaging lines, ventilation of production areas, connection of fans and dust collectors in food-processing environments.<\/p><h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2><h3>What is the difference between a standard flexible connector and a food-grade flexible connector?<\/h3><p>The food-grade flexible connector uses materials whose suitability for food contact is demonstrated by a declaration of compliance and migration tests. Its design limits retention areas to make cleaning easier.<\/p><h3>Which documents do you provide?<\/h3><p>The EC 1935\/2004 declaration of compliance, migration reports and batch traceability, as well as, on request, ATEX certificates and allergen declarations.<\/p><h3>Can you replace an existing flexible connector on a food line?<\/h3><p>Yes, based on dimensions or a photo of the part in place, regardless of the original brand.<\/p><h2>Why entrust your food-grade flexible connectors to MECAVENT?<\/h2><p>With more than 25 years of experience in industrial aerodynamics, MECAVENT SA understands the constraints of food production sites: hygiene, traceability, and production continuity. Our technicians travel to your site for measurements and installation. Send us your dimensions or a photo of the existing part: we will propose a suitable solution, with its compliance file.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e860a30 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e860a30\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59e5992 center elementor-widget elementor-widget-wdt-heading\" data-id=\"59e5992\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;wdt_enable_inview_status&quot;:&quot;true&quot;,&quot;split_heading&quot;:&quot;true&quot;,&quot;wdt_animation_effect&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"wdt-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wdt-heading-holder \" 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class=\"wdt-split-heading-title\">r<\/span><\/span> projects<\/h2><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a110c66 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a110c66\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;wdt_animation_effect&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Flexible connectors and expansion joints made from food-contact compliant materials: a few examples of custom parts supplied by MECAVENT.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b62695 elementor-widget elementor-widget-gallery\" data-id=\"9b62695\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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