Food Grade Silicone Tube Hose Pipe ID 10mm Flexible Soft Rubber Silicone Tubing

All four variants share the same 10mm inner diameter, so fluid flow capacity is identical. The outer diameter determines wall thickness (1mm, 1.5mm, 2mm, or 3mm respectively) and affects how the tube fits inside clamps, sleeves, or compression fittings. If your fitting grips the outside of the tube, match the OD to the fitting bore. If you need extra burst-pressure resistance, choose a thicker wall (14mm or 16mm OD).

Yes. The tubing is made from food-grade silicone, which is odorless, tasteless, and non-toxic. It does not leach plasticizers or impart flavor to liquids passing through it, making it suitable for homebrewing, winemaking, drinking water lines, and food processing transfer applications.

Silicone rubber typically remains flexible and structurally sound from approximately –60°C to +200°C (–76°F to +392°F). This makes it suitable for both cold-side aquarium or refrigeration lines and hot-side applications such as coolant routing or steam-adjacent environments. Avoid sustained exposure above the rated maximum to prevent accelerated degradation.

Silicone's inherent softness gives it good kink resistance compared to harder plastics. For very tight bends (bend radius smaller than the tube's OD), a thicker-wall variant (14mm or 16mm OD) provides more structural support and is less likely to collapse the bore. If your routing requires a 90° turn in a confined space, consider using an elbow barb fitting instead of bending the tube.

Silicone tubing is one of the most common materials used in peristaltic pumps because it rebounds quickly after compression. Verify that your pump head is designed for 10mm ID tubing and check the manufacturer's recommended wall thickness — most peristaltic heads specify a wall thickness range. The 12mm OD (1mm wall) and 13mm OD (1.5mm wall) variants are typically used in lighter-duty peristaltic applications.

Silicone tubing cuts cleanly with a sharp utility knife or scissors. For a square, burr-free cut, place the tube on a flat surface and use a single firm stroke rather than a sawing motion. A clean cut ensures a leak-free seal when the tube is pushed onto a barb fitting. The tubing is sold in fixed lengths (1m, 5m, 10m, 20m); select the length closest to your requirement to minimize offcuts.

The color is achieved through pigmentation added to the silicone compound. All color variants — Black, Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, Clear Red, and White — are made from the same food-grade silicone base. Color-coding is useful in multi-line systems to distinguish fluid circuits at a glance without affecting performance or safety.