Chemistry lab rubber tubing
Chemistry lab rubber tubing is an indispensable part of every chemistry lab. No chemistry lab could function properly without the daily use of this type of tubing. Since the primary purpose of rubber tubing, also called rubber hose and rubber piping, is to circulate and transport liquids and gases, then it should come as no surprise why it is such an essential item for any chemistry lab. The chemistry lab constantly works with different types, liquids, acids, gases and all other substances that must be safely transferred from one place to another. To keep everything safe, chemistry lab rubber tubing is used.
The characteristics of the tire guarantee that the one who manipulates the substances and the substance itself will be equally safe. Most substances have very specific characteristics and must not be exposed to contact with another substance or, for example, air, as this can completely change the properties or cause a very dangerous reaction. That is why chemistry lab rubber tubing is made of different types of rubber. The rubber can be natural or synthetic, and which type will be used depends on the needs. Each type of rubber is particularly resistant to some type of chemical, so neoprene stands out as durable in contact with ozone, thermoplastic polyurethane has general good chemical resistance, just like Buna-N. Butyl rubber, as well as silicone and many other types of rubber can be used for chemistry lab rubber tubing, all according to needs. You can order exactly the material you think is ideal for your needs.
In addition to the material, size is very important, because chemistry lab rubber tubing must be perfectly fit so that liquids and gases cannot escape, which could potentially be very dangerous. Therefore, the wall thickness should not be too thin, because there is a risk that gases pass through the wall. The diameter, both outer and inner, can be of any size.
Rubber Hose Size Catalog
Compare tube bore, outside diameter and available wall thickness. Confirm material compatibility and operating requirements for the selected hose.
Rubber Hose
Compare Inside Diameter and Outside Diameter in mm. The cross-section drawing identifies the bore and outside diameter; confirm the selected tube material and service requirements.
Fluororubber Hose
Compare Inside Diameter and Outside Diameter in mm. The cross-section drawing identifies the bore and outside diameter; confirm the selected tube material and service requirements.
Colourful rubber high pressure hose
Compare Inside Diameter and Outside Diameter in mm, together with the listed Thickness and Colour. The cross-section drawing identifies the bore and outside diameter; confirm the selected tube material and service requirements.
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Discuss Your RequirementsProduct specifications
- Product form
- Hollow elastomer tubing for a fitted line or sleeve
- Material options discussed
- Silicone, NBR, chloroprene rubber (CR) and butyl rubber. Choose one formulation for the actual contact and loading conditions.
- Application focus
- Laboratory connections. Size the part against the selected assembly.
- Dimensions to confirm
- Inside diameter, outside diameter, wall thickness and cut length. Match these to laboratory connections.
- Contact conditions
- Other gases, acids and air: define concentration, temperature and contact time, then check compatibility with the chosen compound.
- Exposure to evaluate
- Ozone. Validate the selected material under the combined conditions.
- Line layout
- Check bend radius, unsupported spans and clearance at both connections.
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