Pharmaceutical Tubing and Hoses

High quality, specialized tubing is important to designing a system of efficient pharmaceutical fluid processing. Special considerations must be taken to avoid potential product contamination that may be found as residues within certain tube composites. Pre-sterilized tubing is sometimes required for meeting certain manufacturing standards, and sterilization capability is necessary when the tubing is exposed to autoclaving, gas treatment, gamma irradiation, and other sterilization methods. A very important consideration for biopharmaceutical tubing is its welding and sealing capability; thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) are capable of being welded and heat sealed, whereas silicone is not. These factors play a crucial role in the retention of reaction product as well as ongoing storage of substances. In consideration of budget, it is important to note that high-quality tubing will last longer and will perform more efficiently, ultimately saving on both labor (production, assembly) and engineering costs (system design).