Silicone Tubes
High-purity flexible silicone tubing manufactured in cleanroom extrusion lines. Features ultra-smooth mirror inner bores, zero taste or odor leaching, and superior peristaltic pump flex life. Compliant with FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 and USP Class VI biosafe standards.
Types & Configurations of Silicone Tubes
Platinum-Cured Pharmaceutical Tubing
Ultra-clean silicone tubing with zero peroxide by-products, ideal for vaccine and cell culture fluid transfer.
Peristaltic Pump Precision Tubing
Calibrated wall thickness tubing engineered for millions of pump roller occlusion cycles without spallation.
Braid-Reinforced High-Pressure Tubing
Internal polyester or Nomex® yarn braid reinforcement resisting pressures up to 10 bar.
High-Temperature Red Industrial Tubing
Iron-oxide heat-stabilized tubing conveying hot fluids and air up to +250°C in industrial plants.
Color-Coded Fluid Lines
Bright translucent colored tubing for multi-line fluidic differentiation in laboratory instruments.
Key Industrial Applications
Specifications & Technical Details
Silicone Tubes can be precision-manufactured in custom dimensions, wall thicknesses, cross-sections, and durometers to match your exact application specifications. Below are typical engineering cross-section drawings and technical parameters for reference.
Typical Dimension Drawings & Blueprint Cross-Sections
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification / Options |
|---|---|
| Inner Diameter (ID) | 0.5mm up to 75.0mm ID |
| Wall Thickness | 0.5mm to 12.0mm precision wall thickness |
| Curing Chemistry | Platinum-cured (addition cure) or Peroxide-cured |
| Hardness Options | 40A, 50A, 60A, 70A, 80A Shore A |
| Sterilization Compatibility | Autoclave steam (134°C), Gamma radiation, Ethylene Oxide (EtO), dry heat |
| Biocompatibility Standards | USP Class VI, ISO 10993, FDA 21 CFR 177.2600, RoHS / REACH compliant |
| Operating Temp | -60°C to +200°C (up to +250°C for heat-stabilized grades) |
Material Selection & Properties
We offer specialized compound formulations tailored to chemical media, thermal extremes, static deflection, and dynamic fatigue requirements. The best material depends on your operating environment and required service life.
| Material / Polymer | Key Engineering Properties | Recommended Applications & Considerations |
|---|---|---|
| General Purpose Silicone | Thermal stability from -60°C to +200°C, dielectric | Electrical insulation, high-temp oven door seals |
| Platinum-Cured Silicone | Ultra-pure, non-yellowing, zero peroxide byproducts | Medical fluid transfer, pharmaceutical filling lines |
| High-Temperature Grade | Continuous operation up to +250°C, intermittent +300°C | Automotive turbocharger hoses, furnace baffles |
| Flame Retardant (UL94 V-0) | Low smoke toxicity, self-extinguishing flame resistance | Rail transit interior seals, EV battery pack insulation |
| Conductive / Antistatic Silicone | Volume resistivity 10² to 10⁴ Ω·cm for ESD shielding | Avionics EMI/RFI shielding, semiconductor handling |
Important Engineering Guidance
The above properties are general characteristics. Final material selection depends on your specific application, operating conditions, load requirements, media compatibility, and service temperature. Please contact our polymer engineering team for tailored compounding guidance on Silicone Tubes.
Production Batch Gallery
Actual production batch examples of Silicone Tubes manufactured for OEM, automotive, railway, and heavy engineering clients. We manufacture standard catalogue sizes as well as bespoke custom geometries from your CAD models or physical samples.
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