Flex jointed silicone tubing
The flex jointed silicone tubing is used in many industries including construction, the food, and beverage field, as well as laboratories and pharmaceutical companies. It is an extremely versatile component that is used to add an additional layer of protection and to help keep the components in place. This unit is preferred because of its physical properties and it is extremely resistant to both low and really high temperatures which makes it the perfect part for machines and equipment that is going to be installed both inside and out. It also has dielectric breakdown properties, and it will not rust, mold, or oxidize in time. As manufacturers, we provide different types of flex jointed silicone tubing and we can create it with different sizes and openings.
This component is extremely easy to install in your equipment, and as the name suggests, it is flexible, so it will not break and get damaged even if it is subjected to constant bending and pressure. The only thing that you need to pay attention to is proper sizing, especially if you want to protect your devices from any type of dust, debris, or moisture.
It is resistant to compression, and the flex jointed silicone tubing will not get damaged if it is exposed to any UV or infrared rays, and it should stay in its original state even if it is exposed to some types of chemicals. You can reach out to us if you need more information on the physical properties of the unit and if you want to know more about where you can implement it without it getting broken or torn. The flex jointed silicone tubing is extremely easy to maintain and sanitize, so you won’t have to worry about implementing it in your laboratory or your food and beverage company.
Product specifications
- Product form
- Hollow elastomer tubing for a fitted line or sleeve
- Material
- Silicone. Specify the compound grade for the selected service.
- Application focus
- Food-processing equipment, laboratory connections and pharmaceutical fluid handling. Size the part against the selected assembly.
- Dimensions to confirm
- Inside diameter, outside diameter, wall thickness and cut length. Match these to food-processing equipment and laboratory connections.
- Contact conditions
- Food ingredients: define concentration, temperature and contact time, then check compatibility with the chosen compound.
- Exposure to evaluate
- Sunlight or UV, moisture and dust or debris. Validate the selected material under the combined conditions.
- Line layout
- Check bend radius, unsupported spans and clearance at both connections.
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