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Dixon's Hygienic Hose Bumper for Superior Protection
28 April 2025
SAY GOODBYE to the limitations of traditional hose bumpers and hello to superior protection. Dixon’s 14-SHB Series Hygienic Hose Bumper System ensures secure attachment, easy cleaning, and unmatched versatility across various industries.

Constructed of durable polypropylene, this sanitary hose bumper meets the FDA CFR 21 standard for use in the food, beverage, dairy, winery and brewery, cosmetic and pharmaceutical markets to protect hose ferrules from getting damaged.
Construction
- Bumper: polypropylene with an antimicrobial additive (FDA approved)
- Latch: EPDM (FDA approved)
- Stem Shank: AISI 316L (3A 62-02)
Features
- Patent-pending two position design provides complete protection to sanitary tri-clamp ferrule
- No special tools or fasteners needed for installation
- Open design maintains clearance between the crimp stem and the bumper allowing for access to clean all surfaces of the stainless steel fitting
- One bumper size works with any hose diameter in a given tri-clamp ferrule size
- Bumper and sanitary crimp stem were designed together as a system to ensure optimal performance
- Meets Sanafor PO-5 antimicrobial requirements
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