Tubing Performance Guide for Critical Fluid Transfer

At International Filter Products Inc., we offer the full line of Saint-Gobain tubing, engineered to meet the rigorous demands of pharmaceutical, biotech, and laboratory applications. Each tubing solution is designed for specific performance criteria, including pump life, burst pressure, vacuum compatibility, weld and seal capability, chemical resistance, and permeability, with silicone tubing ideal for flexible, low-pressure fluid transfer, and silicone hoses reinforced for high-pressure and vacuum applications.

Tubing Types and Applications:

  • Platinum Cured Silicone Tubing – Known for exceptional purity, temperature resistance, and long-term durability in demanding environments. (Saint-Gobain Sani-Tech® Ultra, STHT®, SPT series)
  • TPE Tubing – Designed for pumping, welding, and sealing, offering flexibility and seamless integration into fluid transfer systems. (Saint-Gobain PharMed® BPT, C-Flex®, PharmaPure®)
  • FEP Tubing – Ideal for applications involving aggressive chemicals due to its superior chemical resistance and low permeability. (Saint-Gobain PharmaFluor®)
  • TP Tubing – Suited for sensitive fluids and high-pressure environments, providing clarity and moderate chemical resistance. (Saint-Gobain Tygon® series)
  • Silicone Hoses - preferred for ultra-flexible, high-purity, high-pressure applications; they are ideal for sterile and critical fluid paths. (Saint-Gobain Sani-Tech® STHT®-R, STHT®-WR)

Use the performance matrix below to compare Saint-Gobain tubing options and identify the best fit for your application. Whether your priority is chemical compatibility, weldability, or durability in pump systems, our guide helps simplify the selection process.

 

Character Meanings in Chart:

* = braided-reinforced

** = double braided-reinforced

*** = braid and wire-reinforced

Material Type Tubing Type Pump Life  Burst Pressure  Vacuum Weld and Seal Overmold Chemical Resistance Premeability
FEP Tubing PharmaFluor® Not Recommended  Strongly Recommended  Yes  No  No Strongly Recommended Low
TPE Tubing C-Flex® 072 Rarely Recommended  Use with Caution   Yes  Yes Yes Use with Caution Low
C-Flex® 374/082 Rarely Recommended  Rarely Recommended  Yes  Yes Yes Use with Caution Low
C-Flex® Braided* Not Recommended  Strongly Recommended  Yes  Yes Yes Use with Caution Low
PharmaPure® Strongly Recommended  Use with Caution  Partial Yes No Strongly Recommended Low
PharMed® BPT Strongly Recommended  Use with Caution  Yes  Yes Yes Rarely Recommended Low
TP Tubing Tygon® 2475 Not Recommended  Recommended  Yes  No  No  Recommended Low
Tygon® 2475 I.B.* Not Recommended  Strongly Recommended  Yes  No  No Recommended Low
Silicone Hoses Sani-Tech® STHT®-R* Not Recommended  Strongly Recommended  No No  Yes Use with Caution High
Sani-Tech® STHT®-R-HD*** Not Recommended  Strongly Recommended  No No  Yes Use with Caution High
Sani-Tech® STHT®WR** Not Recommended  Strongly Recommended  Yes  No  Yes Use with Caution High
Silicone Tubing Sani-Tech® SPT-60L Recommended  Rarely Recommended  No No  Yes Use with Caution High
Sani-Tech® STHT®-65 Not Recommended  Rarely Recommended  No No  Yes Use with Caution High
Sani-Tech® STHT®-80 Not Recommended  Recommended  Yes  No  Yes Use with Caution High
Sani-Tech® STHT®-C Not Recommended  Not Recommended  No No  Yes Use with Caution High
Sani-Tech® Ultra-65 Not Recommended  Rarely Recommended  No No  Yes Use with Caution High
Sani-Tech® Ultra-C Use with Caution  Not Recommended  No No  Yes Use with Caution High

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