Reinforced silicone tubing high temp
Reinforced silicone tubing high temp is most commonly used to move or transport liquids, gases or some other substances from one place to another. Rubber tubing is one of the most frequently used instruments in many industries because it allows uninterrupted transportation of such substances. Gases or liquids can be safely transported from point A to point B, without any worries that the outside environment will affect the quality of the gas or liquid or the other way around. However, this is not the only thing that makes rubber tubing special.
First of all, rubber tubing is very affordable. In fact, a high-quality rubber tube is more affordable than its plastic counterpart, even when it is made from the highest quality rubbers, both natural and synthetic. On top of all that, rubber tubing is very sustainable, very resilient and very flexible. Also, durability is another key feature of rubber tubing.
However, sometimes, you need better, more rigid and durable rubber tubing. In those instances, we would offer you one of the most durable and products we manufacture – reinforced silicone tubing high temp resilient.
Reinforced silicone tubing, otherwise known as braid-reinforced silicone tubing, is primarily used in the food industry. It is FDA-approved to transport ingredients and other food-related substances. As is often the case with silicone tubing, reinforced silicone tubing is also translucent, making it easy to monitor the transferring process. As you can tell from the name, reinforced silicone tubing is high temperature resilient and can withstand temperatures as low as -85°F and as high as 350°F, which is just under 180°C. Apart from being very resistant to temperature, it is also ultra-flexible, UV and ozone resistant, and perhaps more importantly – it is odorless, tasteless and inert, making it ideal for the food industry. In the end, it’s important to note that reinforced silicone tubing can be low-pressure steam-sterilized, making it suitable for long-term use.
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
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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
- Reinforced tubing with the layer construction to be specified
- Material
- Silicone. Specify the compound grade for the selected service.
- Application focus
- 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 food-processing equipment.
- Reinforcement
- Specify the reinforcement construction and layer thickness; assess the complete hose and end fittings together.
- Thermal duty
- Define continuous exposure, short peaks and cycle time; establish the usable limit for the selected compound and assembly.
- Contact conditions
- Other gases, food ingredients and steam: define concentration, temperature and contact time, then check compatibility with the chosen compound.
- Exposure to evaluate
- Sunlight or UV and ozone. Validate the selected material under the combined conditions.
- 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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