How To Choose The Right Tygon tubing?

When it comes to choosing the right Tygon tubing there are factors to be considered. Such as the fluids being used, flexibility temperature, pressure, and the industry’s needs. Each Tygon tubing formula is manufactured with specific processes in mind. Such as for chemical transfer, medical devices, or food and beverage. Other factors that should be considered are transparency, hardness, and duty cycle. 

Main Factors To Consider

When choosing Tygon tubing consider these main factors in order to find the right tubing for each application.

Confirm the fluids being used will be compatible with Tygon tubing being considered. Different Tygon tubing formulas are intended for specific fluids.

Different Tygon tubing formulas have different flexibilities. Ensure the flexibility of the tubing being used is what is needed for the application.

Calculate the maximum pressure of the application and use Tygon tubing that can withstand those pressures.

Take into account the temperature range of the applications and confirm that the Tygon tubing being used is compatible with that range.

Consider the transparency needs for the application. Tygon makes tubing from completely transparent to opaque. 

Consider the demand of the application such as hours of operation or amount of cycles and ensure the tubing being used is rated for it. 

Additional Factors To Consider

Use these additional factors to ensure the Tygon tubing being used is the optimal choice for the application.

Industry

Tygon manufactures different tubing with the specific demands of each industry in mind. Ensure the tubing being used is intended for the applications of that industry.

Maintenance

Consider the cleaning and sterilization processes of the tubing and make sure it aligns with the processes of the applications being performed.

Equipment Compatibility

If the applications requires additional equipment such as pumps, autoclaves, and fittings, ensure the tubing has the right compatibilities for those equipment.

Certifications

If the intended applications require standard certifications and compliances ensure the tubing being used are up to those standards.

Additional Resources

Food & Beverage Tubing Guide

A chart showing the information and compatibilities of different Tygon tubing with use in the food industries.

Chemical Tubing Guide

A chart showing the information and compatibilities of different Tygon tubing with use with different chemicals.

Tubing By Industry

Looking to find the right tubing by industry? Check out our markets page and find the specific tubing used by each industry.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is available in multiple formulations, utilizing materials such as silicone, PVC, polyurethane, fluoropolymers, thermoplastic elastomers, and other advanced compounds.

Tygon® tubing is widely used across industries for fluid transfer, dispensing, and laboratory applications due to its flexibility and chemical resistance. It plays a crucial role in food and beverage processing, medical devices, chemical handling, and industrial equipment, ensuring safe and efficient liquid transport. Specific uses include peristaltic pumps, IV solutions, aseptic filling, chemical dispensing, and fuel lines, making it a versatile choice for various demanding applications.

Tygon tubing is manufactured by Saint-Gobain.

Tygon® tubing is engineered for exceptional durability, making it ideal for harsh chemical dispensing applications. Its high-performance, co-extruded design ensures long-lasting chemical resistance, reducing wear and extending the lifespan of pumps.

Many Tygon tubing types are designed for demanding use, resistance to compression, spallation (shedding of particles), and fatigue strength. So under standard operating conditions, the service life of Tygon tubing can reach more than 1000 hours. 

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