Red silicone rubber tubing
The red silicone rubber tubing can be used in almost any activity that needs a hose. You can use it in the laboratory to perform experiments that need water or gas to moved from one container to another. Other than that, it can be used for wire insulation so it can protect the wires from sharp or uneven edges especially in the automotive industry. The uses are usually dependent on the size of the tube. If they are wider they will be used for wire protection. Those that are narrower are best for laboratory uses because the water or gas is not affected by the diameter of the tubes.
This is all possible because of the materials that the tube is made of. The red silicone rubber tubing has an elastic edge that can be routed pretty much everywhere. The laboratory uses are especially beneficial from the elasticity because the liquids and gases can still move through even though the tube can be folded a little bit. The walls of the red silicone rubber tubing can be different from thick to slim and that is what makes the tube rigid or elastic. If you plan to use it for wire insulation, you have to make sure that the tube is going to survive the wear and tear of ordinary use.
The qualities that this silicone rubber tube has are really important when routing wires through it because it is really important to protect them from stripping and other types of damages. If your wires get damaged your car can stop working properly but most importantly it can cause a fire if the wires are stripped so you don’t want to be in that type of dangerous situation unnecessarily. The red silicone rubber tubing has a great heat tolerance so it is best to use it in these situations. Not only would they protect the wires from mechanical damage like abrasion from sharp edges but they also protect them from the engine’s heat dissipation.
Silicone Tubing Size Catalog
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Food grade silicone tube
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Black silicone tubing
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Industrial silicone tube
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Colourful silicone braided tube
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Food grade silicone braided tube
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Discuss Your RequirementsProduct specifications
- Product form
- Hollow elastomer tubing for a fitted line or sleeve
- Material
- Silicone. Specify the compound grade for the selected service.
- Application focus
- Laboratory connections, cable sleeving and vehicle hose runs. Size the part against the selected assembly.
- Dimensions to confirm
- Inside diameter, outside diameter, wall thickness and cut length. Match these to laboratory connections and cable sleeving.
- Color reference
- Red. Approve the shade on the selected compound and finished surface.
- Contact conditions
- Water and other gases: define concentration, temperature and contact time, then check compatibility with the chosen compound.
- Exposure to evaluate
- Rubbing or abrasion. Validate the selected material under the combined conditions.
- Line layout
- Check bend radius, unsupported spans and clearance at both connections.
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