| Reinforcement | Max. continuous temp. | Pressure resistance | Flexibility | Weight | Relative cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polyester | +180 °C | Moderate | High | Low | Low |
| Aramid | +270 °C | Medium-high | Medium | Very low | Medium-high |
| Stainless 304 / 316L | +300 °C (with VMQ HT) | Very high | Low-medium | High | High |
If none of these conditions apply, a plain industrial tube is technically and economically superior. Reinforcement adds structural performance but penalises flexibility, cost and bend radius. Reserving it for cases where it genuinely serves a function avoids increasing installation cost with no real benefit.
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Reinforced Silicone Tubing/Hoses
Silicone reinforced tubing/hoses with polyester, fiberglass, or stainless steel mesh. Resistant to pressure and vacuum. Working temperature from -60 °...
View product →| Service condition | Reinforcement | Inner layer | Typical applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate pressure, T ≤ 180 °C, industrial | Polyester | Standard peroxide VMQ | Industrial lines, machinery connections, compressed air, process water |
| Moderate pressure, food-grade FDA / EC | Polyester | Platinum food-grade VMQ | Beverage lines, CIP under pressure, food pump connections |
| Moderate pressure, medical / pharma USP VI | Polyester | Platinum biocompatible VMQ | Bioreactors, pharmaceutical process lines, medical devices |
| Medium-high pressure, T up to +270 °C | Aramid | VMQ HT | Hot machinery, autoclaves, pressurised steam lines |
| High pressure or full vacuum, industrial | Stainless 304 / 316L | Peroxide or platinum VMQ | High-pressure lines, pressurised vessels, full vacuum |
| Maximum temperature (+300 °C) under pressure | Stainless 304 / 316L | VMQ HT | Hot process lines under pressure, ovens |
| Large diameter pressurised (> 50 mm) | Stainless / aramid | VMQ per application | Large-format equipment, pressurised ducts, vacuum sleeves |
| ID range | Wall thickness | Typical reinforcements | Presentation | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 – 12 mm | 2 – 4 mm | Polyester, aramid | Coils 10–25 m | Laboratory under pressure, instrumentation, small pumps, pneumatic lines |
| 12 – 25 mm | 3 – 6 mm | Polyester, aramid, stainless | Coils 10 m or cut lengths | Machinery connections, pressurised process, cooling, pump transfer |
| 25 – 50 mm | 4 – 8 mm | Polyester, aramid, stainless | Cut to length | Pressurised transfer, industrial vacuum, process equipment, pressurised discharge |
| 50 – 100 mm | 5 – 12 mm | Stainless (standard), aramid | Cut to length | Large-format equipment, pressurised ducts, vacuum sleeves, autoclaves |
Reinforced multilayer tubing is justified when internal pressure, vacuum, axial tension or the mechanical environment requires the tube to maintain its geometry regardless. When that requirement does not exist, a plain tube fulfils the function with less complexity and less total cost.
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