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VENAIR Technosil’s reputation as a worldwide leader in flexible silicone tubes has
caught the attention of some of the most well-known brands across many sectors:
FOOD PHARMACEUTICAL COSMETICS CHEMICAL
DANONE PFIZER L'OREAL RHONE POULENC
NESTLE GLAXO-WELLCOME NIVEA BAYER
SCHWEPPES AVENTIS ROC HENKEL
COCA COLA MILLIPORE LANCASTER
KRONENBOURG SCHERING-PLOUGH
All flexible tubes must be sterilized prior to use and
should be used only for the purpose they were
designed for.
All TechnoSil tubes can be sterilized by hot air at +250°C
(+482ºF) or by steam at +135°C (+275ºF), with a pressure of 3.5
bars.
Maximum recommended time: 1 hr 30 m. at +135°C (+275ºF).
A time interval of at least 1 hour between successive sterilizations
must be observed so that the tube can properly stabilize.
Steam alters the mechanical and volumetric properties of the
silicone elastomer. A careful examination the tube is recommended
after 150 hours of steam sterilization. If the recommended
sterilization time is surpassed, they may suffer the effects of
hydrolysis.
VENAIR Technosil is not responsible for improper use of the
tubes. Failure to comply with these precautions for use may result
in unfavorable conditions. Cleaning products such as caustic soda
and 5% nitric acid solution do not alter product quality. Information
should be provided on the maximum pH the tubes will be required
to withstand, as well as the fluid to be conveyed and the operating
temperature.The silicone tubes are not recommended for transport
of abrasive products.
If the tube is run over, even if it is not equipped with a spring steel
wire, the textile components that form the tube may become
unraveled due to the pressure. Sudden bursts of pressure may
damage the tubes. The pressure and temperature should be as
indicated for use of the tube. Ensure that there is no hammering
during the process that may affect the duration of the tube.
(Hammering can lead to a ten-fold increase in the operating pressure
initially foreseen.)
A flexible tube is not a sling. Do not try to use the flexible tube to
drag a machine with wheels. Avoid dragging tubes on the ground.
If the tubes are temporarily not in use, they should be stored on a
shelf in a clean, dry place, protected from light and ozone. In order
to prevent unnecessary reactions, the shelf should not be made of
sulphurized steel.
On connection boards, flexed adaptors of either 45° or 90° should
be used in order to prevent excessive tube curvature.
Ensure that the flexible tube used is chemically compatible with the
product.
The tube is a living component that is in movement. Proper care of
these tubes will ensure that the investment is cost-effective. Our
flexible tubes have a service life between 10 to 20 times greater than
that of conventional tubes
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE