The medical industry consistently chooses silicone medical grade tubing due to its exceptional material properties. With high elongation, accurate tolerance, and the ability to withstand extreme temperatures—including flame resistance—medical grade silicone tubing delivers consistent results in demanding environments.
Elastostar Rubber Corporation is a leading manufacturer of silicone tubing used across various industries, including medical, pharmaceutical, and more. Known for its flexibility, durability, and strength, silicone tubing offers reliable performance across a wide range of applications.
Compared to traditional rubber materials, medical grade silicone tubing offers improved performance for applications where strength, temperature resistance, and longevity are priorities. Its adaptability and resilience make it a preferred choice for many medical processes.
Features and Applications of Silicone Tubing
Silicone tubing is available in a range of types and sizes, manufactured to meet the varied demands of different industries. Medical tubing manufacturers develop tubing solutions based on performance, safety, and compliance requirements.
Silicone material is clean and non-toxic.
It withstands rapid temperature changes.
Strong physical durability and high chemical resistance.
High flexibility allows stretching without tearing.
Translucent quality supports visual inspection during use.
Silicone tubing is odorless and safe for edible product transfer.
These characteristics make silicone tubing suitable across a range of industries, especially in healthcare settings.
Silicone Tubing in the Medical Industry
Silicone rubber tubing used in medical applications meets strict standards like NSF STD-51 and 3-A Sanitary Standards. Additional certifications include:
USP Class VI Compound
FDA Grade and Food Grade compliance
Fire Retardant
Metal Detectable Grade Silicone
UL 94-V0 rating
AMS, ASTM D2000, Military, Industrial, and Commercial specifications
Its durability and ability to be sterilized make silicone tubing a dependable component in medical environments. One of its standout features is biocompatibility—it does not trigger allergic or toxic responses in living tissue.
From gasket sealing to fluid transfer, medical-grade silicone tubing plays a central role in supporting safe and reliable healthcare operations. Manufacturers use continuous extrusion and vulcanization processes to meet these stringent specifications. Suppliers ensure the tubing delivers precise performance for transporting fluids, maintaining hygiene and consistency.
Why the Medical Industry Prefers Silicone Tubing?
Clear high quality medical tubing made from silicone aligns with the high-quality standards demanded by modern healthcare. It supports a range of uses, from hospital devices to neonatal care.
The material resists bacterial growth and can be sterilized easily. It is chemically inert, meaning it does not react with most substances, which helps ensure safety during procedures. Medical-grade platinum-cured silicone tubing is often chosen for its flexibility, purity, and support for fluid transport applications.
In addition to functionality, silicone’s texture and softness provide comfort against skin. Being hypoallergenic, it helps prevent irritation, making it suitable for wearable medical devices and skin contact products. Medical materials undergo rigorous testing before approval, and silicone consistently meets industry regulations. Its strong adhesion properties also make it valuable in devices like pacemakers and advanced wound care solutions.
Why Choose Elastostar Rubber Corporation for Medical Silicone Tubing?
As a leading silicone rubber products supplier in the U.S. Elastostar Rubber Corporation supplies high-quality, medical-grade silicone rubber tubing along with other rubber components. Our products meet the industry’s required performance characteristics, including temperature tolerance, chemical resistance, and pressure capability.
In addition to silicone, other materials like PVC, Fluoropolymers, and TPE are used in tubing applications, but silicone stands out for its performance in medical and healthcare settings.
We offer custom solutions including silicone rubber cord profiles, custom silicone tubing, platinum-cured rubber tubing, vulcanized and spliced silicone O-rings, and more. Industries served include aerospace, automotive, pharmaceutical, construction, medical, food and beverage, defense, and military.
Reach out to us with your project requirements. For custom quotes or assistance, email [email protected] or call 614-841-4400.