What is Silicone Tube?
A "Silicone Tube" refers to a cylindrical product made from silicone material. Silicone is a synthetic substance known for its high-temperature resistance, chemical inertness, flexibility, and elasticity. Silicone tubes find application across various fields, such as medical, laboratory, food processing, industrial, and more, due to their wide-ranging properties and versatility.
Excellent Properties of Silicone Tube:
Advantages |
Description |
High-Temperature Resistance |
Silicone tubes possess excellent high-temperature resistance, maintaining their physical properties over a wide temperature range. |
Chemical Corrosion Resistance |
Silicone exhibits good resistance to many chemicals, making it suitable for the transfer of various types of liquids. |
Flexibility and Elasticity |
Silicone tubes have a certain level of flexibility and elasticity, allowing them to adapt to different bending and shaping requirements. |
Food-Grade Certification |
Some silicone tube materials meet food-grade certification standards, making them suitable for the food and beverage industry. |
Medical Applications |
Silicone tubes are used in the medical field for transporting liquids, gases, and internal drainage due to their good biocompatibility. |
Electrical Insulation Performance |
Silicone has excellent electrical insulation properties, which is why it's commonly used to protect and isolate electronic components. |
Aging Resistance |
Silicone exhibits relatively good weather resistance in outdoor environments, resisting aging and deterioration from prolonged exposure. |
The wide-ranging application areas of Silicone Tube.
Application Area |
Purpose |
Medical Field |
Used for drug, fluid, and gas delivery; as drainage conduits; components in surgery and medical devices. |
Laboratory and Research |
Used for chemical reagent transfer, connecting lab equipment, collecting samples, etc. |
Food Processing Industry |
Used for liquid or semi-solid food transfer, beverage filling lines, connecting food processing equipment, etc. |
Industrial Fluid Transfer |
Used for chemical processes, industrial equipment fluid and gas transfer. |
Electronics Manufacturing |
Used as insulation and protection for electronic components, cable harness isolation. |
Automotive Industry |
Used in automotive engines, fluid transfer systems, etc. |
Construction and Home |
Utilized in building materials, HVAC systems, household equipment piping. |
Art and Crafts |
Used for creative art projects, crafting. |
Specification |
Typical Range of Values |
Inner Diameter (ID) |
0.5 mm - 50 mm |
Outer Diameter (OD) |
1 mm - 60 mm |
Wall Thickness |
0.5 mm - 5 mm |
Length |
Customizable as needed, common lengths include 1m, 2m, 5m, etc. |
Temperature Range |
-60°C to 250°C |
Pressure Rating |
0.5 bar - 10 bar |
Material |
Food-grade silicone rubber, medical-grade silicone rubber, etc. |
Application |
Medical, food processing, laboratory, industrial, etc. |
Certifications & Standards |
FDA, ISO, CE, etc. |
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