Hose & Ducting / Silicone Hose & Tubing

FEATURES: * Silicone hose and tubing has the ability to withstand extreme temperature variations.It also has a good electrical and weatherability properties and is ideal for food, beverage and a wide range of industrial applications.

* Silicone hose and tubing is manufactured from raw materials with FDA approval for use with food contact applications.Silicone hose is odourless, tasteless and inert which makes it particularly suitable with foodstuffs and beverage lines.

* Silicone hose and tubing has the ability to self-extinguish making it an excellent choice for appliances and computors. A smooth bore ensures excellent flow rates, whilst the translucent colour allows for full visibility of the flow of the hose contents.Silicone is resilient, stretchable and resistant to compression set.

Pressures: For pressure applications we recomend Reinforced silicone hose. Unreinforced silicone tube is NOT recommended for pressure applications.

TEMPERATURES: -37c to 260c

CHEMICAL RESISTANCE: Silicone is resistant to most oxidising and reducing agents and dilute acids and alkalis.

APPLICATIONS:
*Food handling - * Laboratory uses - *Insulation sleeving - *Thermal protection - *Peristaltic pumps - *Adhesive lines - *Viscous material handling - *Instrumentation - *Drain hoses - *Appliance & computors - *Hot fill systems

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