Common peristaltic pump tubing options include silicone tubing, Pharmed BPT tubing, A-60-G tubing, A-60-F tubing, Viton tubing, and Chemical tubing.
1.Silicone tubing, also known as platinum-cured silicone tubing, is a sanitary tubing manufactured using a platinum curing process. It features high temperature resistance (-60°C to 200°C) and low exudation, and is widely used in the pharmaceutical, food, and biomedical fields, meeting international certification standards such as FDA/USP. Due to its high resilience, it is commonly used as standard tubing for peristaltic pumps. Key characteristics include:
（1）Sanitary grade: Certified by FDA and USP Class VI, suitable for pharmaceutical and food contact applications, with a smooth inner wall to reduce residue.
（2）Temperature range: Operating temperature ranges from -60°C to 200°C, supporting autoclaving (CIP/SIP) and gamma irradiation sterilization.
（3）Mechanical properties: Shore hardness selectable from 50A to 80A, compressive strength up to 3-5 bar, and superior bending resistance compared to conventional silicone tubing.
2.Pharmed BPT tubing is a high-performance peristaltic pump tubing designed for fluid transfer applications requiring high reliability and biocompatibility. The operating temperature range is typically -51°C to +135°C. It is renowned for its exceptionally long service life, excellent chemical resistance, and broad sterilization compatibility, and is commonly used in biopharmaceutical, cell culture, and vaccine production fields where extremely high fluid purity is required.
（1）Exceptionally Long Service Life: In peristaltic pump applications, its service life is approximately 30 times that of ordinary silicone tubing, significantly reducing downtime caused by tubing replacement.
（2）Excellent Chemical Resistance: It exhibits excellent resistance to acids, alkalis, oxidants, and animal and vegetable oils, making it suitable for the transport of a variety of chemical fluids.
（3）Broad Sterilization Compatibility: It can withstand repeated high-temperature, high-pressure steam sterilization (SIPICIP), meeting aseptic production requirements.
（4）Biocompatibility and Certification: Complies with multiple international certification standards, including USP Class VI, FDA, NSF51, and ISO 10993, making it suitable for the medical, pharmaceutical, and food industries.
（5）Photoprotection: The tube is opaque, effectively blocking ultraviolet and visible light, protecting photosensitive fluids from light exposure.
3. A-60-F tubing is a peristaltic pump hose widely used in the fluid transportation of food, beverages, cosmetics, disinfectants, etc., especially suitable for scenarios requiring long service life and corrosion resistance.
（1）Material and Certification: Typically made of food-grade materials such as Norprene, conforming to international standards such as FDA, 3-A, and NSF-51, ensuring safety and hygiene.
（2）Temperature Resistance: The operating temperature range is typically between -50°C and +135°C, and it can withstand steam, radiation, or gas sterilization.
（3）Service Life: When used as a peristaltic pump tubing, the service life can reach up to 10,000 hours, exhibiting excellent resistance to bending fatigue and aging.
（4）Application Scenarios: Commonly used for transporting food, beverages, pigments, cosmetics, disinfectants, fertilizers, and pesticides.
4.A-60-G is an industrial-grade peristaltic pump hose manufactured by Saint-Gobain, commonly used in industrial applications such as chemical transport. It possesses excellent chemical resistance, heat resistance, ozone resistance, and UV protection, making it suitable for conveying corrosive liquids and dispensing chemical cleaning agents. Its main characteristics include:
（1）Temperature range: -60°C to 135°C (-75°F to 275°F)
（2）Chemical resistance: Resistant to strong acids and alkalis, superior to ordinary rubber hoses
（3）Mechanical properties: High elasticity, tear resistance, and abrasion resistance, suitable for long-term use of peristaltic pumps
（4）Certification standards: Compliant with GMP production specifications, supports autoclaving
5.Viton is a chlorinated rubber hose widely used in automotive fuel systems, aircraft, and chemical processing environments. It possesses high temperature resistance, chemical resistance, and weather resistance, with an operating temperature range of -20°C to 200°C.
（1）Chemical Composition: Contains fluorine in the molecule; the main type is hexafluorinated fluororubber, first marketed by DuPont under the trade name “Viton”.
（2）Temperature Range: Normal operating temperature -20°C to 200°C; some low-temperature models can reach -40°C; high-temperature performance is superior to silicone rubber.
（3）Chemical Resistance: Extremely resistant to oils, solvents (except ketones and esters), aviation fuels, etc., but not resistant to strong alkalis.
6.Chemical tubing is specifically designed for transporting chemicals, lined with fluoropolymer or Teflon materials, possessing corrosion resistance and high-temperature resistance. Temperature: Requires matching temperature resistance within the range of -60°C to 120°C. Food Grade: Yellow Norprene tubing passes USP testing and is suitable for food contact; black tubing is available for industrial grade. Suitable for the following scenarios:
（1） Chemical Transportation: Transporting chemicals such as benzene, ketones, and esters.
（2） Laboratory: Used with peristaltic pumps to transport corrosive liquids.