Flex jointed silicone tubing
Flex jointed silicone tubing has specific physical and chemical properties, and thanks to that they have a very wide application. They are used in the pharmaceutical, medical, biotechnological, food, but also the construction, electrical and many other industries. Their application is so great that almost no cutting can be imagined without the use of silicone tubes. The material from which they are made is very easy to adapt and blend with other materials, so flexible silicone pipes can often be found in combination with other materials. Flex jointed silicone tubings are very flexible and elastic, depending on the method of production and purpose. They are produced in different shapes, sizes, various diameters. They can be networked, charged, reinforced or processed, depending on the needs of the user.
The silicone rubber from which these hoses are made easily withstands high and low temperatures, is very resistant to oxidation, is highly elastic, resistant to damage and weather conditions. However, these hoses, as flexible and resilient as they are, also have their drawbacks. Often the hose we use is not long enough or not of adequate width. Although they are quite flexible, they often cannot be bent at an angle that suits us or forked on several sides. Very often these hoses need to be combined and connected, which creates additional work. Recognizing these difficulties that users can often encounter, manufacturers have made various accessories and couplings so that this flexible silicone hose can be networked and combined. Installing and removing these auxiliary connectors is very easy and simple.
Flexible silicone hoses can be joined with the help of hose couplings, reducing hose connectors, universal hose tubing connectors, cylindrical hose tubing connectors. In addition to helping to connect the hoses, they can also fork with the help of T-connectors, Y-connectors, four-way-connectors, angled connectors or the like.
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
- Pharmaceutical fluid handling, medical-device assemblies and food-processing equipment. Size the part against the selected assembly.
- Dimensions to confirm
- Inside diameter, outside diameter, wall thickness and cut length. Match these to pharmaceutical fluid handling and medical-device assemblies.
- Contact conditions
- Food ingredients: define concentration, temperature and contact time, then check compatibility with the chosen compound.
- Exposure to evaluate
- Heat and cold cycling and outdoor weather. Validate the selected material under the combined conditions.
- Line layout
- Check bend radius, unsupported spans and clearance at both connections.
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