Silicone Hose: Properties, Applications & Why Industries Prefer It

Silicone hose—also known as silicone tubing—is one of the most widely used flexible materials in food processing, medical equipment, automotive systems, home appliances, and industrial machinery.
Its excellent temperature resistance, flexibility, and long-term durability make it more reliable than traditional rubber or plastic hoses.

If you are considering using silicone hose for your application, this article will help you understand its key features, benefits, and how to choose the right type.

1. What Is a Silicone Hose?

A silicone hose is an elastic tube made from platinum-cured or peroxide-cured silicone rubber. Depending on the production method, it can be:

• Extruded solid silicone tubing

• Braided/ reinforced silicone hose (for pressure resistance)

• Platinum-cured food grade silicone tubing

• Medical-grade silicone hose

• High-temperature silicone hose

• Colored or transparent silicone tubes

Silicone hoses are known for their purity, clarity, high elasticity, and long service life.

2. Key Properties of Silicone Hose

(1) Excellent Temperature Resistance

Silicone hoses work reliably between:

• -60°C to +200°C (standard grades)

• Up to +250°C (special formulations)

Perfect for hot water, steam, automotive engines, and industrial processes.

(2) Safe, Non-toxic & Food-grade Options

Platinum-cured silicone tubing meets FDA / LFGB / RoHS / REACH requirements.
It is odorless, non-toxic, and resistant to bacterial growth.

(3) Flexible & Kink Resistant

Silicone stays soft and elastic even at low temperatures.
It bends without deformation, making installation easy.

(4) Excellent Chemical & Aging Resistance

Silicone hose resists:

• UV

• Ozone

• Oxygen

• Mild chemicals

• Long-term aging

Making it ideal for outdoor or industrial use.

(5) High Pressure Options Available

Braided or fiber-reinforced silicone hoses provide superior burst resistance for pumps, compressors, and high-pressure systems.

3. Types of Silicone Hoses Offered by Laimeisi

✔ Solid Silicone Tubing

General-purpose tubing for fluid transfer, insulation, and ventilation.

✔ Platinum-Cured Transparent Silicone Hose

For food, beverage, medical, and pharmaceutical applications

✔ High Temperature Silicone Hose

For engines, ovens, heating systems, and harsh thermal environments.

✔ Colored Silicone Tubing

Available in red, blue, black, white, and customizable colors.

✔ Custom Silicone Profiles

Special-shaped tubes (square, elliptical, hollow profiles) for unique sealing or transport needs.

4. Common Applications of Silicone Hose

Food & Beverage Industry

• Liquid transfer

• Coffee machines

• Drinking water systems

• Dairy processing

Medical & Laboratory Equipment

• Breathing tubes

• Peristaltic pump tubing

• Analytical instruments

Automotive & EV Systems

• Turbocharger hoses

• Battery vent tubes

• Coolant & heating systems

Home Appliances

• Dishwashers

• Water purifiers

• Steam irons

• Coffee makers

Industrial Equipment

• Chemical transfer

• Insulation tubing

• Pump systems

• Vacuum lines

5. Why Industries Choose Silicone Hose Over Other Materials

Compared with PVC, EPDM, or rubber tubing, silicone hose offers:

• Higher purity

• Higher temperature range

• Longer service life

• Safer food-grade options

• Better flexibility

• Resistance to yellowing and aging

• Superior biocompatibility

This makes silicone the preferred tubing material in high-demand environments.

6. Customization Options from Laimeisi

We provide complete customization services:

• Inner diameter: 1mm–60mm

• Wall thickness: customizable

• Hardness: 30–80 Shore A

• Colors: transparent, white, red, blue, black, or OEM colors

• Reinforcement: polyester / fiberglass braided

• Cut-to-length & special packaging

• Food grade, medical grade, flame-retardant, high-temperature grades available

With ISO9001-certified production and stable supply capacity, we ensure consistent quality for global B2B customers.

Conclusion

Silicone hose is a versatile, safe, and durable solution widely used across industries that require reliable fluid transfer, insulation, or high-temperature resistance.
Whether your application is in food, medical, automotive, or industrial equipment, silicone tubing provides long-term performance and excellent flexibility.

Need help choosing the right silicone hose type or size?
Our technical team can recommend the best option based on your working conditions.