Choosing the right tubing for your application

Tubing used in laboratories must be carefully selected and fulfil various criteria. What exactly needs to be considered? The choice of a particular laboratory hose depends on the ambient temperature, acid resistance, flushability and pressure resistance. The material of the tubing plays a major role in relation to the transport of fluids such as gases, chemicals, acids, solvents or alkalis. The safety and reliability of the hose in the respective laboratory process are also of high relevance. Careful consideration should therefore be given to which hose is suitable for which application.

The following table provides information on materials, areas of application, suitability and resistance and serves as a selection guide.