Here at Flex Technologies, we provide silicone tubes and hoses for a wide range of industries across the country. Our commitment to the quality of our work shows in every product we ship, and we are sure that when you try us out, you will see this for yourself. You may wonder why we focus on silicone tube and hose production, and that is because silicone is an extremely versatile material. Here, we would like to go over just what makes silicone so useful to industry, as well as some information about our silicone tubes and hoses.

What is a Silicone Tube?

Manufactured out of silicone rubber, silicone tubing is an elastomer that has a number of features that make it beneficial for industrial use. Rubber in general is very useful for a few reasons, including durability and malleability. Silicone rubbers take these features even further, and even have additional ones, including elongation ability, tearing strength, and resistance to temperature and damage from combustion. Silicone is also non toxic to humans, meaning it can be used just about anywhere. You will likely find silicone rubbers in your medical devices, cooking and baking implements, car, computer, sportswear, footwear, undergarments, and plenty of other places.

An extrusion process is used to manufacture silicone tubing from silicone rubber, wherein that rubber can be treated to increase or add properties, but not at the expense of the integrity of the silicone.

Benefits of Silicone

We have mentioned some of the benefits silicone material provides: elasticity, durability, resistance to heat and fire. But that really only just scratches the surface of what makes silicone so useful. It is non toxic, and can even be used for medical applications (like catheters). It does not conduct electricity, meaning it can be used in high voltage applications when other materials would pose a danger. Its resistance to chemical corrosion allows it to function normally in environments where harmful chemicals might degrade other materials. Silicone is non porous, and doesn't stick to materials, making it extremely easy to clean for the medical industry. It can be manufactured to be translucent, which is a boon to food transportation workers. Silicone can even be left outdoors, as it resists the elements very well, including ultraviolet light and ozone.

Our Silicone Hoses and Tubes

As we mentioned before, we stand by the quality of our work. All of our silicone hoses and tubes are subject to stringent regulations of ISO 9001:2008, TS-16949. We have been in business since 2003, and in that time have perfected our silicone product manufacturing processes. We have a huge array of preset tubes and hoses to choose from, but if you do not find what you need, that does not mean we can't help. We have custom design options to allow you to order tubes and hoses with specialized specs, including extra heat resistance and resistance to gas and oil erosion (for automotive applications).

If you want to take advantage of our convenient online ordering process, take a look at our products today. Delivery is shipped right to your door. For more information on our online silicone hoses and tubes, please do not hesitate to give us a call at your earliest convenience. One of our friendly and knowledgeable representatives will be happy to answer any questions you may have.