Peristaltic tubing, gaskets, flexible connections and LSR parts for laboratory autoclaves, centrifuges, biosafety cabinets, reflux equipment and petrochemical processes. Progress series with USP Class VI biocompatibility, FVMQ chemical resistance to solvents and compatibility with autoclave, EtO and gamma sterilisation. Manufacturing under ISO 9001 + ISO 13485 in ISO 8 cleanroom.
Silicone or FVMQ components in the laboratory sector operate in contact with reagents, organic solvents, diluted acids and bases, mineral oils and biological samples. Repeated sterilisation (autoclave 121-134 °C, ethylene oxide, gamma radiation) requires stable mechanical properties after prolonged cycles. For biotechnology and peristaltic pumping of cell cultures, USP Class VI and ISO 10993 tests apply; for petrochemical environments with solvents or fuels, FVMQ (Series 13) is applied.
Peroxide-cure and platinum-cure VMQ resistant to diluted acids, bases, water for injection, alcohols and common laboratory reagents. FVMQ (Series 13) adds specific resistance to mineral oils, fuels, kerosene and chlorinated or aromatic organic solvents. NF ISO 1817 immersion tests available depending on service fluid.
Compatibility with autoclave (saturated steam 121-134 °C, ISO 17665), ethylene oxide (EtO, ISO 11135) and gamma radiation 25-40 kGy (ISO 11137). Series 14 is optimised for autoclave; platinum-cure series S10/S12/S17/S30 cover EtO and gamma with mechanical properties validated per batch.
USP Class VI and ISO 10993-1/-5/-10 tests available in platinum-cure series S10, S12, S17 and S30. Series 17 (NuSil base) is qualified short-term implantable (
Operating range from −110 °C in cryogenic versions (PVMQ Series 5) up to +315 °C transient in high temperature (VMQ Series 9). Mechanical stability in prolonged thermal cycles with accelerated ageing NF ISO 188 documented per batch.
The Apt plant (France, 550 m² ISO 8) runs extrusion and moulding of silicone and FVMQ for laboratory and petrochemicals under ISO 9001 and ISO 13485. Top Tech Silicones (Italy, 1,500 m²) provides LSR injection for biotechnology with six dedicated presses. Each batch ships with the compound CoA, mechanical data sheet, ISO 3302-1 dimensional control plan and reference to applicable USP / ISO 10993 tests.
Regulatory framework on quality management, biocompatibility, sterilisation and chemical compatibility for elastomeric components in analytical laboratories, biotechnology, in vitro medical devices and petrochemical processes.
| Standard | Scope of application |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | General quality management system |
| ISO 13485 | Quality management system for medical devices · applicable to biotechnology components |
| ISO 10993-1 / -5 / -10 | Biological evaluation · cytotoxicity, sensitisation, irritation |
| USP Class VI | United States Pharmacopeia · biological compatibility test on elastomers |
| ISO 17665 | Validation of saturated steam sterilisation (autoclave 121-134 °C) |
| ISO 11135 | Validation of ethylene oxide (EtO) sterilisation |
| ISO 11137 | Validation of ionising radiation sterilisation (gamma 25-40 kGy) |
| NF ISO 1817 | Action of liquids · immersion test and chemical compatibility |
| NF ISO 37 | Tensile strength and elongation at break |
| NF ISO 188 | Accelerated heat ageing of the elastomer |
| ISO 3302-1 | Dimensional tolerances · E1 (extrusion) / M2 (moulding) |
| ISO 14644-1 | Cleanroom classes · ISO 8 cleanroom for critical production |
| REACH (CE 1907/2006) | Registration, evaluation and restriction of chemical substances |
| RoHS (2015/863) | Restriction of hazardous substances in associated electrical equipment |
Four series in the Progress catalogue cover typical sector scenarios: steam and autoclave for equipment sterilisation, USP Class VI biocompatibility for biotechnology, LSR for aseptic pumping and fluorinated FVMQ for chemical resistance in petrochemical environments.
Peroxide-cure VMQ · Shore A 60-70 · range −60 / +200 °C. Optimised for saturated steam, coolant and oils in repeated autoclave cycles at 121-134 °C. FDA + BfR IX/XV. For gaskets of laboratory autoclaves, centrifuges, sterilisers and process equipment with CIP/SIP.
Platinum-cure VMQ NuSil base · Shore A 25-80 · range −60 / +200 °C. Full USP Class VI and ISO 10993 testing. Qualified short-term implantable (
Platinum-cure VMQ · Shore A 50-65 · range −60 / +180 °C (+215 °C transient). Resistance to repeated deformation (controlled CSR) for laboratory peristaltic pumps, media dosing, aseptic filling and cell culture transfer. FDA + USP VI + ISO 10993.
Peroxide-cure fluorosilicone FVMQ · Shore A 40-70 · range −60 / +170 °C (+220 °C transient). For wide chemical resistance to mineral oils, fuels, kerosene, organic solvents and aromatic agents. Applicable to gaskets in petrochemical processes, hydrocarbon transfer and aggressive chemical environments.
The base polymer arrives with the supplier CoA and technical declaration aligned with the chemical family (peroxide-cure VMQ, platinum-cure VMQ or FVMQ). Each banbury assigns a unique batch number · the mixing line is cleaned between insulating and conductive series or between FVMQ and VMQ to avoid cross-contamination. Post-curing in a sealed stainless steel oven to remove residual volatiles.
Each shipment ships with a certificate of conformity, the compound mechanical data sheet (tensile NF ISO 37, hardness NF ISO 7619-1, compression set NF ISO 815-1, ageing NF ISO 188), the ISO 3302-1 E1 (extrusion) or M2 (moulding) dimensional control plan and reference to the USP Class VI, ISO 10993, NF ISO 1817 and ISO 17665/11135/11137 tests available depending on application.
Reference catalogue for laboratory autoclaves, centrifuges, biosafety cabinets, peristaltic pumps, reflux and cooling equipment, in vitro medical devices, biotechnology and petrochemical processes.
| Product | Typical application in the sector | Datasheet |
|---|---|---|
| Peristaltic tubing | Laboratory pumps, dosing, transfer of cell cultures and media | View details |
| Transparent tubing | Flexible connections for reflux, Liebig condensers and analytical assemblies | View details |
| Reinforced tubing | Pressurised lines, transfer of media and water for injection | View details |
| Vulcanised seals | Laboratory autoclaves, centrifuges, sterilisers | View details |
| Platinum O-rings | Closures for bioreactors, fermenters, vials and flanged connections | View details |
| LSR injection | Sterile connectors, valves, single-use components, aseptic dispensers | View details |
| Custom profiles | Sealing of biosafety cabinets, doors of controlled laboratories | View details |
| FKM / Viton™ seals | Chemical resistance to solvents, concentrated acids and petrochemical processes | View details |
Send us the context (analytical laboratory, biotechnology, bioprocess, petrochemicals), the type of chemical exposure, the applicable sterilisation method (autoclave, EtO, gamma), dimensions and the estimated series. We confirm the applicable series (S14, S17, S30, S13 FVMQ or FKM/Viton™), available USP / ISO 10993 / NF ISO 1817 tests, group plant and sample lead time. No order commitment.
