Hollow rubber tubing
Put in simple terms, hollow rubber tubing refers to pipes made of either natural or synthetic rubber used to circulate or move liquids between two containers or spots. This item is a common tool used in both households and industrial purposes. When it comes to the latter, hollow rubber tubing is a common item used in all sorts of products, everything from cars and vehicles to coffee machines and similar appliances. You may be surprised to learn about the essential role these play in devices you use daily. In a nutshell, if a device has a cooling system or fuel lines, you can rest assured that it also includes hollow rubber tubing.
But why rubber tubing? Considering the above-mentioned applications, you must be wondering why these items are so vital. Well, the truth is that the properties of the material, that is, rubber, make this system significant. As you know, the main features of rubber are flexibility and durability. It means that it is pretty simple to handle hollow tubing and adjust it to meet all the requirements. Secondly, rubber is a strong material, meaning that it cannot be damaged easily and that naturally occurring wear and tear won’t have any effect on it. Due to these properties, hollow rubber tubing is a perfect choice since not only is it easy to install, but it also requires minimal maintenance.
People are also curious about the types of hollow rubber tubing. Naturally, there are several kinds of rubber, and each of these has its own unique properties. For example, some can withstand high heat and temperature variations, others are resistant to the effect of harsh chemicals and oil, while some can be in direct contact with our food and drinks. Because of these features, the most important thing one needs to consider is the application of the hollow rubber tubing.
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- Product form
- Hollow elastomer tubing for a fitted line or sleeve
- Application focus
- Industrial fluid lines, vehicle hose runs, coffee-making equipment, household appliance connections and food-processing equipment. Size the part against the selected assembly.
- Dimensions to confirm
- Inside diameter, outside diameter, wall thickness and cut length. Match these to industrial fluid lines and vehicle hose runs.
- Contact conditions
- Fuel, lubricating oil and food ingredients: define concentration, temperature and contact time, then check compatibility with the chosen compound.
- Exposure to evaluate
- Oil splash. Validate the selected material under the combined conditions.
- Line layout
- Check bend radius, unsupported spans and clearance at both connections.
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