Tubing
Tubing
Tubing is available in a variety of materials, sizes, and configurations, each designed for a specific application within the laboratory. Tubing choice depends on key criteria such as the nature of the fluid or gas being transferred, temperatures, pressure conditions, chemical compatibility, and the specific type of equipment being used. Consult tubing manufacturer guidelines and safety protocols to ensure that the appropriate tubing is selected. To support procedures using tubing, the appropriate connectors and fittings, tubing kits, and tubing tools are available.
Vacuum Tubing consisting of various plastics and rubber materials is used to connect laboratory equipment to vacuum pumps or aspirators, and is essential for processes like rotary evaporation, filtration, and drying under reduced pressure.
Plastic Tubing such as polyethylene, PTFE (Teflon™), PVC, and Tygon™ are known for their chemical resistance and are suited for transferring liquids, chemicals, and gases. Specific tubing types provide additional properties for handling. PTFE/Teflon™ tubing is ideal for high temperatures and aggressive chemicals; while Tygon™ tubing is suited for transfer of sensitive fluids as well as corrosive materials. All are for use with peristaltic pumps.
Rubber and Silicone Tubing consist of natural or synthetic rubber (silicone) and offer specific characteristics. Natural rubber is flexible and can be used in various applications such as connecting glassware, transferring liquids or gases, and providing airtight seals. Synthetic, rubber-like silicone is biocompatible and can withstand high temperatures—which makes it ideal for pharmaceuticals, medical devices, food processing, and more. It is also used with peristaltic pumps—especially for accurate and sterile fluid transfer.
Glass Tubing made of borosilicate is often used in lab setups for transferring liquids, gases, or chemicals found in distillation, fractionation, and other processes where high heat and chemical resistance is needed.
Fisherbrand™ Silicone Tubing
For consistently reliable and accurate fluid transfers.
Fisherbrand™ Silicon Platinum-cured Tubing
Ideal to use with peristaltic pump due to its higher tear strength and less vulnerability towards splitting or mechanical damage.
Masterflex™ Tygon™ E-3603 Lab Tubing
Formulated for resistance to flex fatigue and abrasion and is less permeable than rubber tubing. Tygon™ E-3603 Lab Tubing handles virtually all inorganic chemicals found in the lab.
Thermo Scientific™ Nalgene™ 65 Braided Platinum-Cured Silicone Tubing
Use this durable silicone tubing for a variety of pump and transfer applications, including pharmaceutical, laboratory, bioprocess manufacturing and food and beverage applications.
Cole Parmer PTFE Tubing
Cole Parmer PTFE Tubing is ideal for demanding lab, chemical, electrical, mechanical, pharmaceutical, and automotive applications.
Deutsch Neumann™ Silicone Tubing
Appropriate for use with peristaltic pumps. Deutsch Neumann™ Silicone Tubing is transparent, certified food grade and suitable for general laboratory usage.
Thermo Scientific™ Nalgene™ 489 Linear LDPE Tubing
View fluid levels easily with this translucent 489 linear LDPE tubing, economically priced and highly suitable for laboratory and industrial use.
Masterflex™ Tygon™ E-3603 Tubing
Formulated for resistance to flex fatigue and abrasion and is less permeable than rubber tubing. Tygon™ E-3603 Tubing handles virtually all inorganic chemicals found in the lab.
Fisherbrand™ Translucent Platinum Cured 5m Silicone Tubing
Providing a number of advantages over conventional peroxide cured silicones. Fisherbrand™ Translucent Platinum Cured 5m Silicone Tubing is available in a comprehensive range of stock sizes.
Thermo Scientific™ Nalgene™ Tubing Y-Type Connectors
Maximize liquid flow with non-tapered hose barbed Y-Type Connectors, molded of polypropylene resin, free of animal derived components.
Fisherbrand™ PTFE T-Type Connector - Bayonet
With Bayonet fitting. Fisherbrand™ PTFE T-Type Connector - Bayonet contains an improved connector system.
Cytiva Polyethylene (PE) Capillary Tubing
For use with chromatography applications
Masterflex™ Tygon™ ND-100-65 Translucent Tubing
Specifically formulated for use with dialysis, chemotherapy drug delivery and minimally invasive surgeries. Tygon™ ND-100-65 Translucent Tubing meets DEHP performance criteria for clarity, flexibility, chemical resistance, bondability and shelf life.
Masterflex™ Kynar™ Tubing
An inexpensive alternative to fluoropolymer tubing, for use with high-purity applications and corrosive chemical transfers in the laboratory.
