FDA silicone tubing
Silicone tubing pieces are essential in the medical field. They are being used in almost every part of the care, starting from intravenous lines, to catheters and airway tubes. However, they are not the same as the regular tubes, since they have to be sterile and safe for the patients. Unlike the regular tubes, the fda silicone tubing is an approved item, that has been tested that it does not let out any substances no matter the conditions. Since they are affordable, they are usually meant to be used only once, but there are fda silicone tubing pieces that can be reused, normally after being sterilized properly.
The material that these items are being made of is silicone, a special synthetic rubber that is being improved in comparison with the original. This means that they do not decompose, or let out any substances when they are being used while keeping the temperature resistance feature. In addition, they are see-through items, which helps a lot in determining the source of the liquid going through them. Depending on the purpose of the tubing, they can be even more modified, so they can withstand the acidity, especially when inserted into the stomach.
They come in different sizes depending on their purpose. This is important for the fitment, so they can be used properly. It is advisable to measure the connections of the equipment that you have, so you can be sure that the tubes will fit properly. However, you should make sure that you get a couple of different diameters, so you can be prepared in any situation. In case they are meant to be reusable, they have the temperature-resistant feature so they can be autoclaved. If you need colored fda silicone tubing, we can make produce them for you. That will help you with the selection and organizing yourself for better efficiency.
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
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Industrial silicone tube
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Colourful silicone braided tube
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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 and catheter assemblies. 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 catheter assemblies.
- Food-contact qualification
- Identify the food, contact time and cleaning cycle; obtain documentation for the selected finished compound and intended use.
- Cleaning and reuse
- Specify the cleaning or sterilization cycle discussed for the application, including temperature, duration and permitted reuse.
- Line layout
- Check bend radius, unsupported spans and clearance at both connections.
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