Our previous blog (Part 1) covered 14 great uses for silicone hoses and tubing products. We went over everything from food processing plants and water filtration systems, to backyard and aquatic applications, and much more!

If you haven’t had a chance to read that blog yet, take a moment to review it now and familiarize yourself with our first roundup of great uses for silicone hoses. You may find your own industry or field represented there, and thus locate a possible solution you hadn’t thought of.

Today we conclude our two-part roundup by presenting 15 additional applications. Read on to learn how Flex Technologies’ silicone hoses can benefit you in whatever industry you’re in, for whatever application you’re considering.

1. Automobile Engines

Our products work great in car engines! Because they are durable, strong, flexible, and resistant to high temperatures, they perform well in hot, cramped engine compartments. Many of our customers use our silicone hoses when they’re rebuilding or fine-tuning their engines; we enjoy working with car enthusiasts who want to upgrade their engines for better performance or rebuild the engines of antique cars to get them up to speed!

2. Race Cars And Other Performance Vehicles

Race cars and similar performance vehicles have different requirements than your family car does. They need to respond well to quick changes and have to perform well at sustained high speeds. Again, silicone hoses make a good choice because they are strong and reliable, and they can handle the hot temperatures of an engine running at full throttle.

3. Long-Distance Trucks

You see these trucks all across America, on highways and byways and regular city streets. They transport a wide range of goods, from the food that we consume to the medical supplies health workers desperately need during a crisis. These trucks are propelled by engines that must be up to the task of powering heavy loads. If you look at many of these engines, you’ll find silicone hoses present inside.

4. Airplane Engines

Millions of people travel in airplanes each week, relying on the engines to work flawlessly to safely get them from one city to another. Silicone hoses work well in airplane engines for a wide variety of aircraft, because they are strong and durable. They are also resistant to moisture, temperature extremes, ozone, and other environmental factors. What’s more, they’re flexible, so they can easily fit in tight spaces. Silicone tubing and aircraft go well together!

5. Satellites And Space Probes

Similarly, these hoses and tubing products are well-suited for satellites that orbit our planet, as well as for space probes that travel across vast distances to explore other planets, for the same reasons outlined in our previous section (and other reasons, including reliable performance and affordable options).

6. Undersea And Remote Exploration Units

Speaking of exploring, there are so many places on Earth that still remain remote and need to be explored safely. Silicone hoses can be included in designs of remote exploration units that can go where it’s too risky for humans to venture into, such as ocean depths. If you’re designing such a unit, remember to take great care to leave the place you’re exploring in its pristine condition. Always design responsibly!

7. Auto Mechanic Shops

Mechanics everywhere have extensive knowledge about car engines, and auto shops are equipped with tools to make their service and repair jobs easier. Good, sturdy silicone hoses have a place in these shops.

8. ATVs And Other Recreational Vehicles

We’ve covered many types of engines already that perform well with silicone tubing as part of the design. One type we haven’t covered yet is the recreational vehicles category. These include all terrain vehicles (ATVs) and campers. The engine of an ATV has to be responsive to different terrains, sudden turns, and steep slopes. Using silicone hoses in these engines makes sense for a number of reasons, including responsiveness, reliability, and resistance to vibrations. Campers often are heavy vehicles, and their engines have to perform well while pulling heavy loads. Again, silicone hoses work well in these types of engines due to high-temperature resistance and durability.

9. Farming Machinery And Equipment

What about heavy-duty farming equipment and agricultural machinery? These also have to work reliably in environmental extremes, from rain to blistering hot days. Silicone hoses incorporated in the engines and machinery of farm equipment do well in these extreme conditions.

10. HVAC Systems

Silicone hoses also perform well in heating and cooling systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Since hoses come in different colors, they lend themselves well to color coding, with red for hot and blue for cold serving as intuitive choices.

11. Producing Cleaning Formulas

In Part 1 of our roundup, we discussed the benefits of using silicone hoses in producing cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products. As you might imagine, these hoses also work well in formulating many cleaning solutions. They are resistant to many chemicals, and they hold up to the rigors of industrial processing. Contact us to find out if our products are suitable for your specific chemical formulas.

12. Other Chemical Processes

There are many other chemical formulations that companies make, beyond household or industrial cleaners. Everything from films to plastics involves chemical processes, some of which can be done affordably with the use of silicone hoses.

13. Home Brewing

In places where it’s legally allowed, home breweries provide an opportunity to make your own beer or soda creations to enjoy and show off! If you are a home brewer, consider using our silicone hoses over the flimsy ones often supplied with kits; contact us to learn about the benefits of using our products for your needs.

14. Transporting Oil And Fuel

At Flex Tech, we create custom silicone hoses that work well for transporting harsh or caustic fluids, including oils and fuels. If your applications involve transporting these products, contact us to learn more about our custom silicone hoses made specifically for this purpose.

15. Construction Industry

Finally, we want to mention the construction industry! Whether building homes, commercial properties, or public buildings, our hoses can be used in some of the plumbing and HVAC systems throughout the structure.

Contact Flex Tech To Learn More!

Now that we’ve covered 29 great uses for our silicone products (in parts 1 and 2 of our roundup), we hope we’ve shown you how you can make the most of silicone hoses and tubing. Ready to launch into your new design? About to start a new project? Looking for more affordable solutions? Get in touch with Flex Tech, and we’ll be happy to have one of our specialists talk with you in detail. Contact us today!