Food Grade Clear Silicone Tube – Beer, Milk & Beverage Hose Pipe (ID×OD)

Match the tubing's inner diameter (ID) to the outer diameter of your barb fitting or pump port. The tubing should stretch slightly over the barb to form a secure, leak-free seal. If your barb is 8 mm OD, select a tubing ID of 8 mm. For a tighter grip, you can go one size down (e.g., 7 mm ID on an 8 mm barb), but avoid going more than 1–2 mm under-size as it becomes difficult to install without tearing the tube.

Yes. The tubing is made from platinum-cured silicone, which is the food-safe standard used in brewing, dairy, and food processing equipment. Unlike peroxide-cured silicone, platinum-cured material does not release byproducts that can affect taste or odor. It is inert and non-reactive with alcohols, acids, and sugars found in beer, wine, and milk. If your application requires documented FDA or WRAS certification, please contact us to confirm the specific compliance documentation available for the size you need.

Silicone is the standard material for peristaltic pump tubing because it recovers its round cross-section quickly after each roller compression, maintaining consistent flow rate. Select the ID and OD that match your pump head's specified tubing size — most pump manufacturers list the required tubing OD and wall thickness in their documentation. The wall thickness of this tubing varies by size, so check the variant dimensions against your pump spec sheet before ordering.

Platinum-cured silicone tubing of this type is typically rated for continuous use from approximately −60 °C to +200 °C (−76 °F to +392 °F). This covers hot-side wort transfer (typically 65–100 °C), steam sterilization cycles, and cold-side conditioning or refrigeration lines. Avoid prolonged exposure to temperatures above 200 °C or contact with concentrated solvents, as these can degrade the silicone wall over time.

Silicone is significantly more flexible than PVC or polyurethane tubing and resists kinking at moderate bend radii. As a general guideline, avoid bending the tubing to a radius smaller than 3–4× the outer diameter. For tighter routing, use a 90° elbow fitting rather than forcing a sharp bend in the tube. Smaller-diameter tubes (ID under 6 mm) are more prone to kinking at sharp angles than larger sizes.

Yes. Silicone tubing can be cleaned with standard brewing sanitizers (Star San, iodophor), flushed with hot water up to 100 °C, or autoclaved at typical laboratory sterilization temperatures. Avoid soaking in concentrated bleach solutions for extended periods, as chlorine can degrade silicone over time. For homebrewing, a 15–30 minute soak in a no-rinse sanitizer followed by a clean-water flush is sufficient for routine sanitation between batches.

The tubing can be cut cleanly with sharp scissors, a utility knife, or a tube cutter. For a square, burr-free cut — especially important on smaller IDs where a ragged edge can restrict flow — use a sharp blade and cut in a single motion rather than sawing. Mark your cut line with a marker before cutting to ensure accuracy. The 5 M lengths are ideal if you need multiple shorter runs from a single purchase.