Bio- & Life-Sciences Tubing

Medical and Pharmaceutical Tubing for Demanding Applications

Medical and pharmaceutical tubing is used in applications where material properties, dimensions and suitability for the respective medium must be carefully matched. Typical applications include medical devices, pharmaceutical equipment, laboratories and analytical systems. We offer tubing made from various materials and in different sizes to meet a wide range of requirements in medical technology, pharmaceuticals and industrial fluid handling.

The choice of suitable tubing depends on the fluid, operating conditions, mechanical requirements and any documentation required to demonstrate material suitability. We therefore offer different materials, dimensions and designs for a variety of applications.

Tubing Materials for Medical, Pharmaceutical and Laboratory Applications

The material affects flexibility, chemical resistance, mechanical durability and suitability for contact with specific media. Our range includes the following materials, among others:

• Bio-silicone and silicone: flexible tubing materials for suitable applications in medical devices, laboratories and fluidic systems.
• PharMed®: a tubing material for applications requiring specific mechanical properties and suitable resistance.
• PVC: including special variants such as Innovalene® MED 55 and Innovalene® MED 65 for relevant technical applications.
• TPE: thermoplastic elastomers with different properties, including reinforced versions.
• Other specialty materials: including EJ Prene, Innovaloy® P60, Innovaprene® P60 and P65, as well as Kynar® for different requirements.

When selecting a material, consider its chemical compatibility with the fluid, temperature, operating pressure and mechanical stress. The intended service life and requirements for cleaning or reprocessing may also be relevant to the selection.

Dimensions and Tubing Geometry

The correct dimensions are essential for integrating tubing into an existing system. The inner diameter affects the achievable flow rate, while the outer diameter and wall thickness determine, among other things, the mechanical properties and fit.

We offer medical and pharmaceutical tubing with different inner and outer diameters as well as various wall thicknesses. The range includes metric dimensions and common inch sizes. Depending on the version, small diameters for compact devices and dosing systems are available, as are larger dimensions for applications requiring higher flow rates.

Before selecting tubing, check the required dimensions and compare them with the technical specifications of your application. All three dimensions – inner diameter, outer diameter and wall thickness – should be considered to ensure a suitable fit and reliable operation.

Certifications and Material Documentation

For medical and pharmaceutical applications, documented material properties and product-specific evidence may play an important role. Information on standards and requirements such as USP Class VI, ISO 10993, FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 and USP 661 is available for selected tubing variants. Depending on the product, documentation relating to ISO 10993-4, ISO 10993-5, USP 87, FDA or ADCF may also be relevant.

The requirements that must be met depend on the application, the contact medium and the applicable regulatory provisions. The availability of specific documentation depends on the product. Please check the relevant product documentation before specifying tubing for a medical or pharmaceutical application. A certification or standard does not automatically apply to all materials and versions.

Colour and Additional Product Properties

Depending on the version, tubing is available in different colours, including beige and transparent. The choice may depend on device integration requirements, the properties of the fluid system and the relevant process conditions.

In addition to colour and material, flexibility, mechanical durability and compatibility with existing connections should also be considered. A well-matched selection helps ensure reliable integration of the tubing into the respective system.

How to Select the Right Medical or Pharmaceutical Tubing

When selecting suitable tubing, it is helpful to define the key requirements in advance:

• Type of fluid and chemical material compatibility
• Required inner diameter, outer diameter and wall thickness
• Operating pressure, temperature and mechanical stress
• Requirements for flexibility, durability and service life
• Required certifications and product-specific material documentation
• Colour, connection requirements and available installation dimensions

For medical and pharmaceutical applications, it is particularly important to compare the technical requirements with the necessary product documentation. This helps identify a suitable tubing variant for the relevant operating conditions and intended use.

Explore our range of medical and pharmaceutical tubing for applications in medical technology, pharmaceuticals, laboratories and industrial fluid handling.