Low volatile grade, platinum-cured silicone hose, produced in a clean room for critical pharmaceutical, biomedical, cosmetic, and food applications, comprises the core of APSW. The core is then slipped onto a mandrel and wrapped with polyester mesh fabric, 316 stainless steel reinforcing wire, and additional silicone. It is cured into a homogeneous hose to enhance its pressure and vacuum capabilities. APSW has been put through extensive physical, chemical, and biological testing and meets USP Class VI, FDA CFR 177.2600, ISO 10993, European Pharmacopoeia 3.1.9, and 3-A standards.

APSW is not intended for implantation and is not to be used for continuous steam applications.

Key Features

• Available with either a smooth or convoluted O.D
• Low volatile grade silicone suitable for pharmaceutical, biomedical, cosmetic, and food applications
• Core made of NSF 51 listed silicone (National Sanitation Foundation)
• 70A Shore hardness
• Rated for full vacuum
• Crush and kink resistant
• Durable and heavy-duty yet translucent for visual flow contact
• Two styles available: Smooth O.D. or, for an improved range of flexiblity, Convoluted
• General temperature range: -100°F (-73.3°C) to 400°F (204.4°C)
• Sterilizable by autoclave, CIP, SIP, and gamma radiation processes
• Resists temperature extremes, chemical attack, ozone, radiation, moisture, and environmental exposure
• Imparts no taste or odor to critical streams
• Stocked in 12 ft. straight lengths
• Manufactured under good manufacturing procedures in a tightly-controlled environment
• Wrapped in clear polyethylene at manufacture to ensure cleanliness
• Documented lot traceable with identification on bags
• Documented quality control
• Complete validation package available upon request
• Custom lengths, sizes, colors, special cleaning, and/or packaging available (lead times and minimum order quantities may apply – call for details)
• Available with Nomex® braid construction - call for details