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Fluid Transfer Tubing & Hoses by Material Type

We offer FEP, TPE, TP, and silicone hoses and tubing, in reliable brand names like C-Flex® and Sani-Tech®, each with unique advantages.

How to choose tubing by material type: 

  • FEP Tubing - for applications with aggressive chemicals.
  • TPE Tubing - for pumping, welding, and sealing.
  • TP Tubing - for sensitive fluid transfer and high pressure applications.
  • Silicone Hoses - for ultra flexible, high purity, and high pressure applications.
  • Silicone Tubing - for exceptional purity, temperature resistance, and durability.
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  • Enhanced Reliability
  • No Fluoropolymers
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Saint-Gobain Fluid Transfer Tubing Materials

Tubing Recommendation Chart

Material Type

Tubing Type

Pump Life

Burst Pressure

Vacuum

Weld and Seal

Overmold

Chemical Resistance

Permeability

FEP Tubing

PharmaFluor®X+++++YNN+++++Low

TPE Tubing

C-Flex® 072++++++YYY+++Low
C-Flex® 374/082++++YYY+++Low
C-Flex® Braided*X+++++YYY+++Low
PharmaPure®++++++++PartialYN+++++Low
PharMed® BPT++++++++YYY+++++Low

TP Tubing

Tygon® 2475X++++YNN++++Low
Tygon® 2475 I.B.*X+++++YNN++++Low

Silicone Hoses

Sani-Tech® STHT®-R*X+++++NNY+++High
Sani-Tech® STHT®-R-HD***X+++++NNY+++High
Sani-Tech® STHT®WR**X+++++YNY+++High

Silicone Tubing

Sani-Tech® SPT-60L++++++NNY+++High
Sani-Tech® STHT®-65+++NNY+++High
Sani-Tech® STHT®-80X++++YNY+++High
Sani-Tech® STHT®-C++NNY+++High
Sani-Tech® Ultra-65+++NNY+++High
Sani-Tech® Ultra-C++++NNY+++High

X = not recommended 
Y = yes, N =no 
* = braid-reinforced
** = double braid-reinforced
*** = braid and wire-reinforced 

Please see chemical resistance guide for specific chemical interactions with product of interest