Ismatec: Tubing Selection Guide
Selecting Your Tubing
To complete your Ismatec pumping system, order two- or three-stop color-coded tubing or nominal tubing. A variety of materials and sizes are available, as well as extension tubing.
Tubing Material Information
| Material | Apperance | Temperature | Life at 100 rpm | Advantages | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tygon | Clear | -50 to 74°C | 300 hours | Clear and economical | Acids, alkalies, viscous fluids |
| Tygon LFL | Clear | -50 to 74°C | 300 hours | Pharmaceutical grade.Longest flex life of all Tygon | Acids, alkalies, viscous fluids, pharmaceuticals |
| Silicone (peroxide cured) | Translucent | -60 to 260°C | 800 hours | Excellent biocompatibility | Sterile fluids |
| Silicone (platinum cured) | Translucent | -60 to 260°C | 800 hours | Very low leaching of organic compounds | Sterile fluids |
| Norprene | Opaque, black | -50 to 130°C | 1400 hours | Long life | Acids, alkalies, general purpose |
| Viton | Opaque, black | -20 to 205°C | 160 hours | Resists most chemicals | Acids, alkalies, solvents, viscous fluids |
| PharMed | Opaque, beige | -50 to 130°C | 1400 hours | Pharmaceutical grade | Acids, alkalies, sterile fluids, viscous fluids |
How to order 2- and 3- stop tubing
Choose either 2- or 3- stop tubing per your pump’s requirements