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  Laboratory Systems | Peristaltic Pumps
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Tubing for Heidolph® Peristalic Pumps

 
  Tygon® standard Tygon for food Tygon for hydrocarbons
Application(s) For standard applications Food industry, well suited to products with high fat contents Especially for hydrocarbons, mineral oil products and distillates
Features

Non-toxic, non-oxidizing

Good resistance to acids, bases and inorganic media

Very low gas permeability, good performance life

Neutral to smell and taste

Extremely smooth interior prevents bacterial growth

Resistant to acids and bases

Ideal for petrol, kerosene, heating oil, cutting solutions and coolants on a glycol base

Resistant to ozone and UV

Material Thermoplastic soft PVC, transparent Thermoplastic soft PVC, transparent Thermoplastic soft PVC, translucent yellow
Complies with the standards FDA and GLP Conform FDA, 3-A, NSF GLP Conform
Temperature range –50 to +74°C –45 to +75°C –40 to +70°C
Sterilization

Can be autoclaved for 30min at 1 bar or sterilized by irradiation

Can be autoclaved Sterilization is not recommended
Restriction Segregation of plasticizers is possible Limited performance life Not suitable for concentrated acids, lyes, food and pharmaceutics
Use with

Acids: good
Lyes: good
Solvents: unsuitable
Pressure: good
Vacuum: good
Viscous media: good
Sterile media: conditional

Acids: good
Lyes: good
Solvents: unsuitable
Pressure: good
Vacuum: good
Viscous media: good
Sterile media: conditional

Acids: good
Lyes: good
Solvents: conditional
Pressure: good
Vacuum: good
Viscous media: good
Sterile media: conditional

 
  PharMed® Silicone Viton®
Application(s) Ideal for medical, lab and research uses Platinum-coated silicone hose for use in pharmaceuticals and biology Excellent acid resistance at high temperatures
Features

High fatigue strength under repeated reversed bending stresses

Non-toxic, biocompatible

Very low gas permeability

Well suited to acids and bases

Extremely smooth interior prevents bacterial growth

Biocompatible, minimal adsorption and absorption

Best flow properties, high temperature stability

Absolutely inert, softener-free

Low gas permeability

Resistant to solvents and corrosives at high temperatures

Material Thermoplastic elastomer on a polyproylene basis with plasticizers; excellent tensile strength; opaque Polydimethyl siloxane with siliceous earth and silicone additives; translucent white; excellent resistance to initial pressure Fluorocarbon rubber, thermoformed Viton B (67% fluorinated); opaque black
Complies with the standards FDA (21 CFR 177.2600), USP 23 Class VI, GLP Conform USP Class VI, FDA, meets GLP and NSF GLP Conform
Temperature range –60 to +135°C –80 to +200°C –30 to +205°C
Sterilization

Can be autoclaved with ethylene oxide or sterilized by irradiation

Can be autoclaved for 30 min at 1 bar or sterilized by irradiation 16 hours at +250°C with hot air circulation recommended
Restriction Additives may migrate Not suitable for concentrated solvents, oils, acids or dilute caustic soda; relatively high permeability to gas Limited performance life
Use with

Acids: good
Lyes: good
Solvents: unsuitable
Pressure: good
Vacuum: excellent
Viscous media: good
Sterile media: excellent

Acids: conditional
Lyes: conditional
Solvents: unsuitable
Pressure: satisfactory
Vacuum: good
Viscous media: satisfactory
Sterile media: excellent

Acids: excellent
Lyes: excellent
Solvents: varies; tests recommended
Pressure: good
Vacuum: good
Viscous media: good
Sterile media: satisfactory

 
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