Oil Silicone Tubing
We used to use only simple rubber tubing in the industry. However, with the development of technology – we started to use other raw materials that have shown excellent performance in many industries. One such material is silicone. This material has found its foothold in its application in various industries. Namely, silicone can be used as a material for producing all kinds of products for different purposes. However, we usually utilize this in medicine, the car industry – or the food industry. What separates silicone from classic rubber is its durability, hypo-allergenic characteristics, and sustainability. Today, this material is most commonly used in industrial production for making tubing of various types. These can be different car tubing, food industry tubing, or medical tubing of all kinds, etc.
Silicone tubing is widely used in industry due to its positive characteristics. Hypo-allergenic material, such as silicone, is ideal for use in medicine or the food industry. On the other hand, its resistance to high temperatures makes it ideal for the production of oil silicone tubing for cars and other vehicles. When hot oil in a car passes through such a tube, it will not destroy or deform it – which is extremely important for the functioning of the car itself. A small part like oil silicone tubing can play an extremely important role in the functioning of a complete vehicle. Therefore, it looks like many things in the chain depend on such small and insignificant parts – such as this one.
It is similar in the food industry, where fats and oils are isolated through oil silicone tubing. Sometimes the whole process takes place under high temperatures – where the durability of this material comes to its full expression. This material has additional advantages due to other qualities it possesses. It can be made transparent, but also in different colors. Its resistance to UV radiation is high – and in addition, silicone is a good electrical insulator. Therefore, it is not surprising that today, we have mass use of oil silicone tubing within many industries.
Silicone Tubing Size Catalog
Compare inside diameter, outside diameter and listed wall thickness across silicone tube ranges. Confirm the material grade and application requirements for the selected part.
Food grade silicone tube
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.
Black silicone tubing
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.
Industrial silicone tube
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.
Colourful silicone braided tube
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.
Food grade silicone braided tube
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
- Silicone. Specify the compound grade for the selected service.
- Application focus
- Medical-device assemblies, food-processing equipment, industrial fluid lines 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 medical-device assemblies and food-processing equipment.
- Contact conditions
- Lubricating oil, medicinal contents and food ingredients: define concentration, temperature and contact time, then check compatibility with the chosen compound.
- Exposure to evaluate
- Sunlight or UV and 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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