FOOD-GRADE EXTRUSION

Food-Grade Silicone Tubing

Platinum-cured silicone tubing and hose for direct contact with food and beverages. Certified to FDA, CE 1935/2004 and BfR. Compatible with CIP cycles and autoclave sterilisation.

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Bore ID 0.5 to 145 mm

Certifications FDA · CE 1935/2004 · BfR

Cure system Platinum (preferred)

Temperature –60 °C to +200 °C

Temperature range extendable to +300 °C with HT additive. Consult specific formulation for each application.

A food-grade silicone tube conveys fluids that will be consumed by people, or that come into contact with food during processing, packaging or dispensing. It is not sufficient for the material to simply "be silicone": the formulation must be certified for food contact under the regulations of the target market, and the cure system determines whether the tube can transfer taste, odour or substances to the product being conveyed.

We manufacture food-grade tubing and hose in solid VMQ silicone with platinum catalysis (Series 12) as the preferred formulation. Platinum curing eliminates the reaction by-products generated by peroxide, resulting in a tube that is taste-free, odour-free and migration-free. For applications where contact is indirect or organoleptic requirements are less stringent, Series 2 (peroxide-cured) with FDA certification offers a more economical alternative. For installations subject to frequent CIP cleaning cycles or autoclave sterilisation, Series 14 retains its mechanical properties after hundreds of steam cycles.

Bore sizes from 0.5 mm to 145 mm, with wall thicknesses from 0.5 to 10 mm. Tolerances to ISO 3302-1 E1/E2. Smooth internal bore to minimise bacterial accumulation. Supplied on coils of 10, 25, 50 or 100 metres, or cut to length. Manufactured under ISO 9001 with full batch traceability and food-contact certificate of conformity.

Platinum-cured or peroxide-cured for food contact?

Both cure systems can achieve FDA and CE 1935/2004 certification. The difference lies in purity: platinum catalysis generates no reaction by-products, eliminating the risk of taste or odour transfer to the food. For direct contact with beverages, dairy products or liquid foods, platinum (Series 12) is the recommended choice. For air lines in packaging environments, cable protection in food-production areas or other applications without direct contact, peroxide (Series 2) provides the same regulatory compliance at lower cost.

Enquire about recommended formulation

Locate your primary requirement and the recommended formulation. For combined requirements (e.g. food-grade + high tear + CIP), consult availability.

Requisito	Formulación	Serie	Proceso
Direct contact with food/beverages	VMQ Platinum	Series 12	Extrusion
Direct contact + high tear strength	VMQ Platinum HT	Series 10	Extrusion
Indirect contact / compressed air	VMQ Peroxide	Series 2	Extrusion
Daily CIP cleaning / autoclave	VMQ Steam	Series 14	Extrusion
Food-grade peristaltic pump	VMQ Cyclic fatigue	Series 30	Extrusion
Pressurised / vacuum line	VMQ Platinum + reinforcement	Series 12	Multi-layer extrusion
Visual line identification (HACCP)	VMQ Platinum bicolour	Series 12	Co-extrusion
Large bore (> 50 mm)	VMQ Platinum	Series 12	Extrusion to drawing
Prototypes / evaluation	VMQ Peroxide	Series 2	Extrusion

Plain single-layer tube

Circular cross-section with a homogeneous single-compound wall. This is the standard construction for conveying food-grade fluids at zero or low pressure (< 1 bar). Smooth bore, translucent or coloured according to line-identification requirements.

Textile-reinforced tube

Food-grade silicone tube with braided polyester mesh reinforcement embedded between two silicone layers. The reinforcement increases working pressure without sacrificing flexibility. The inner layer retains food-contact certification; the mesh provides pressure resistance and prevents vacuum collapse.

Peristaltic pump tube

Specific formulation (Series 30) optimised to withstand the cyclic deformation of peristaltic pumps. High flex-fatigue resistance and low permanent set after thousands of occlusion cycles. Certified FDA, USP Class VI and ISO 10993.

Co-extruded bicolour tube

Two layers of food-grade silicone extruded simultaneously in different colours. The inner layer maintains certified food contact; the outer layer provides visual line identification according to the fluid being conveyed. Not to be confused with a painted tube: here both layers are integral silicone.

Tube dimensions determine flow rate, flexibility and compatibility with standard fittings. The ranges shown correspond to the most common configurations in the food industry. Tooling for these sizes is held in stock (over 5,000 tools), enabling short lead times. For dimensions outside these ranges, we manufacture to drawing with new tooling (lead time 2-4 weeks).

Small-bore tubes for precision dosing, sampling circuits and analytical equipment connections in food laboratories. Typical wall thickness 0.5 to 2 mm.

When to use: Flavouring and additive dosing, analyser feed lines, micro peristaltic pumps, in-line sampling circuits.

Inside diameter: 0.5 to 4 mm
Wall thickness: 0.5 to 2 mm
Typical supply form: Coils of 25 or 50 m

Formulations: Series 12 (platinum), Series 30 (peristaltic), Series 2 (economical).

Standard range for beverage dispensing, equipment connections, filling circuits and low-pressure transfer. Compatible with sanitary quick-release couplings.

When to use: Beverage dispensers, container filling, heat-exchanger connections, food-machinery auxiliary circuits.

Inside diameter: 5 to 12 mm
Wall thickness: 1 to 3 mm
Typical supply form: Coils of 25 or 50 m

Formulations: Series 12 (platinum), Series 10 (high tear), Series 14 (CIP/SIP).

Standard bore sizes for dairy and brewery applications: product transfer, tank connections and process circuits. Compatible with tri-clamp and DIN fittings.

When to use: Milk and beer transfer, fermenter connections, pasteurisation circuits, packaging-machine hoses.

Inside diameter: 13 to 25 mm
Wall thickness: 2.5 to 5 mm
Typical supply form: Coils of 10 or 25 m

Formulations: Series 12 (platinum), Series 14 (daily CIP), textile-reinforced (pressurised lines).

Large-bore sizes for high-flow product transfer, vessel discharge and flexible hose connections on process lines. Wall thicknesses of 4 to 7 mm to maintain rigidity without sacrificing flexibility.

When to use: Vessel discharge, high-flow transfer, flexible hose connections, tanker loading/unloading lines.

Inside diameter: 25 to 50 mm
Wall thickness: 4 to 7 mm
Typical supply form: Coils of 10 m or cut lengths

Formulations: Series 12 (platinum), textile-reinforced (pressure/vacuum).

Large-section tubes for special applications: loading sleeves, ventilation ducts in food-processing zones, large-format equipment connections. Manufactured to drawing with dedicated tooling.

When to use: Loading/unloading sleeves, flexible ducts in food-processing zones, large-format equipment connections.

Inside diameter: 50 to 145 mm
Wall thickness: 5 to 10 mm
Typical supply form: Cut to length

Formulations: Series 12 (platinum), textile or metal reinforced depending on pressure.

All dimensions within the ranges shown are available from stock tooling. For specific ID x wall thickness combinations, consult availability. Tolerances: ISO 3302-1 class E1 (standard) or E2 to customer specification.

Materials

Which material does your food-grade tube need?

The reference formulation for direct contact with food and beverages. Platinum-cured with no cure by-products. Maximum purity, transparency and organoleptic neutrality. No post-cure required.

Ideal for

Dairy, brewery, beverage, liquid packaging, dispensing equipment, food laboratory.

Property	EQ1240	EQ1250	EQ1260	EQ1270
Hardness (±5 Shore A)	40	50	60	70
Tensile strength (MPa min)	7	8	9	8.5
Elongation (% min)	700	750	650	550
Tear strength (kN/m min)	20	30	30	30
Density (g/cm3)	1.12	1.14	1.17	1.18

Temperature: –60 to +200 °C (extendable to +300 °C / +315 °C with HT additive). Certifications: FDA, CE 1935/2004, BfR, USP VI, ISO 10993. Hardness 50-60 Shore A is the most common for food-grade tubing.

Series 12 datasheet

For tubes subject to frequent assembly onto fittings, high-pressure clamps or circuits with tight bend radii. Up to 55 kN/m tear strength — exceptional for silicone.

Ideal for

Packaging machinery with frequent format changes, clamp-type quick-release connections, process lines subject to vibration.

Property	EQ1040	EQ1060	EQ1070
Hardness (±5 Shore A)	40	60	70
Tensile strength (MPa min)	8	8	9
Elongation (% min)	760	530	450
Tear strength (kN/m min)	33	50	40
Density (g/cm3)	1.12	1.19	1.20

Temperature: –60 to +200 °C. Certifications: FDA, CE 1935/2004, BfR, USP VI, ISO 10993. Recommended where tube service life depends on mechanical resistance.

Series 10 datasheet

Full food-contact certification at lower cost. Peroxide-cured with post-cure. Suitable for indirect food contact or where organoleptic requirements (taste, odour) are not critical.

Ideal for

Compressed air in food-production lines, cable protection in production areas, process water conveyance, prototypes.

Property	EQ240	EQ250	EQ260	EQ270
Hardness (±5 Shore A)	40	50	60	70
Tensile strength (MPa min)	6.5	7.5	7.5	9.5
Elongation (% min)	500	400	400	300
Tear strength (kN/m min)	17	20	20	23
Density (g/cm3)	1.12	1.14	1.15	1.19

Temperature: –60 to +200 °C (extendable to +300 °C with HT additive). Certifications: FDA, CE 1935/2004, BfR, USP VI. Requires post-cure. Not recommended for direct contact with beverages where taste/odour are critical.

Series 2 datasheet

Formulation optimised to retain mechanical properties after repeated cycles of saturated steam, CIP cleaning and SIP sterilisation. Standard silicone degrades rapidly under steam at +134 °C; Series 14 minimises that degradation.

Ideal for

Dairy with daily CIP protocols, breweries, plants with steam sterilisation, meat processing.

Property	EQ1460	EQ1470
Hardness (±5 Shore A)	60	70
Tensile strength (MPa min)	8	8
Elongation (% min)	360	300
Tear strength (kN/m min)	15	18
Density (g/cm3)	1.16	1.20

Temperature: –60 to +200 °C. Certifications: FDA, BfR. Good compression set after autoclave cycles. Also resistant to cooling fluids and oils. Peroxide-cured. Hardness range limited to 60-70 Shore A.

Series 14 datasheet

The reference formulation for direct contact with food and beverages. Platinum-cured with no cure by-products. Maximum purity, transparency and organoleptic neutrality. No post-cure required.

Ideal for

Dairy, brewery, beverage, liquid packaging, dispensing equipment, food laboratory.

Property	EQ1240	EQ1250	EQ1260	EQ1270
Hardness (±5 Shore A)	40	50	60	70
Tensile strength (MPa min)	7	8	9	8.5
Elongation (% min)	700	750	650	550
Tear strength (kN/m min)	20	30	30	30
Density (g/cm3)	1.12	1.14	1.17	1.18

Series 12 datasheet

For tubes subject to frequent assembly onto fittings, high-pressure clamps or circuits with tight bend radii. Up to 55 kN/m tear strength — exceptional for silicone.

Ideal for

Packaging machinery with frequent format changes, clamp-type quick-release connections, process lines subject to vibration.

Property	EQ1040	EQ1060	EQ1070
Hardness (±5 Shore A)	40	60	70
Tensile strength (MPa min)	8	8	9
Elongation (% min)	760	530	450
Tear strength (kN/m min)	33	50	40
Density (g/cm3)	1.12	1.19	1.20

Temperature: –60 to +200 °C. Certifications: FDA, CE 1935/2004, BfR, USP VI, ISO 10993. Recommended where tube service life depends on mechanical resistance.

Series 10 datasheet

Full food-contact certification at lower cost. Peroxide-cured with post-cure. Suitable for indirect food contact or where organoleptic requirements (taste, odour) are not critical.

Ideal for

Compressed air in food-production lines, cable protection in production areas, process water conveyance, prototypes.

Property	EQ240	EQ250	EQ260	EQ270
Hardness (±5 Shore A)	40	50	60	70
Tensile strength (MPa min)	6.5	7.5	7.5	9.5
Elongation (% min)	500	400	400	300
Tear strength (kN/m min)	17	20	20	23
Density (g/cm3)	1.12	1.14	1.15	1.19

Series 2 datasheet

Ideal for

Dairy with daily CIP protocols, breweries, plants with steam sterilisation, meat processing.

Property	EQ1460	EQ1470
Hardness (±5 Shore A)	60	70
Tensile strength (MPa min)	8	8
Elongation (% min)	360	300
Tear strength (kN/m min)	15	18
Density (g/cm3)	1.16	1.20

Series 14 datasheet

How we work

From compound to validated food-grade tube

Food-grade silicone tube extrusion follows a controlled process that ensures concentricity, uniform wall thickness and freedom from contamination.

Compound and tooling selection

Formulation determined by customer requirements (regulation, temperature, fluid, cleaning cycles). Selection of mandrel and die set for the required ID x wall thickness x OD combination. If no tooling exists, it is machined in steel with a lead time of 2-4 weeks.

Continuous extrusion with air-pressure control

The compound is fed into the extruder and passes through the crosshead where the tubular section is formed. Controlled air pressure maintains the bore diameter during curing. The tube passes through a continuous vulcanisation oven at the temperature and line speed programmed for the formulation.

Dimensional inspection and post-cure

Measurement of inside diameter, outside diameter and concentricity. Tolerances to ISO 3302-1 class E1/E2. Peroxide formulations (Series 2, Series 14) undergo post-cure in an oven. Platinum formulations (Series 12, Series 10) require no post-cure, reducing lead time.

Cutting, coiling and documentation

Cut to length or coiled to order. Packed in PE bags. Each coil identified with batch number, formulation, dimensions and certification. Food-contact certificate of conformity issued with full traceability.

ISO 3302-1 tolerances

E1, E2 L2

Management system

ISO 9001:2015 ISO 13485:2016

Certifications

FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 CE 1935/2004 BfR IX and XV USP Class VI ISO 10993

Standards

REACH RoHS

Applications

Application sectors

Food & Beverage

Tubing for dairy, brewery, beverage, packaging and food-processing applications certified to FDA and CE 1935/2004.

Pharmaceutical

Tubing for dietary supplement and nutraceutical processing with full traceability.

Medical

Biocompatible tubing for laboratory equipment, diagnostics and medical devices.

Industrial

Food-grade tubing for OEM machinery, packaging equipment and process lines.

Need food-grade silicone tubing?

Tell us the bore size, conveyed fluid, operating temperature and required regulation (FDA, CE 1935/2004, BfR). Our technical team will confirm the most suitable formulation and delivery lead time for your dimensions.

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Food-Grade Silicone Tubing

Platinum-cured or peroxide-cured for food contact?

Which food-grade tube do you need?