When it comes to transferring food, beverages, dairy products, and other consumable liquids, the tubing used in the system matters just as much as the equipment itself. Tubing needs to provide reliable flow, flexibility, durability, and compatibility with the material being transferred. In applications involving potable water, beer, wine, juice, and other food-related liquids, the tubing must also meet appropriate food-contact requirements.

Santoprene FDA tubing is a versatile solution for these applications. SantopSeal manufactures and supplies food-grade tubing made from various elastomers, including Santoprene™ TPV, to serve industries such as food processing, dairy, brewing, beverage production, and other applications where dependable fluid transfer is required.

Made from FDA-certified Santoprene material from Celanese, this type of tubing combines the processing advantages of thermoplastics with properties associated with vulcanized rubber. This makes Santoprene™ TPV tubing a practical choice for a wide range of demanding fluid-transfer applications.

What Is Santoprene™ TPV Tubing?

Santoprene TPV is a thermoplastic vulcanizate that belongs to the broader TPE, or Thermoplastic Elastomer, family. It is an engineered material developed by dynamically vulcanizing EPDM rubber with polypropylene (PP).

This unique material structure gives Santoprene™ TPV characteristics that make it useful for tubing applications. It combines rubber-like flexibility and elasticity with thermoplastic processing capabilities.

Because of its material composition and properties, Santoprene tubing may also be referred to as TPE tubing, TPV tubing, thermoplastic tubing, or Santoprene rubber tubing, depending on the application and industry terminology.

The combination of flexibility, durability, and thermoplastic processing makes Santoprene™ TPV a versatile material for manufacturers looking for alternatives to conventional rubber tubing.

FDA Food-Grade Santoprene Tubing

Food and beverage applications require careful consideration when selecting tubing materials. The tubing comes into contact with liquids that may ultimately be consumed, so material selection and applicable food-contact requirements are important.

SantopSeal manufactures FDA food-grade Santoprene™ tubing using FDA-certified Santoprene™ material from Celanese. This makes it suitable for selected applications involving the transfer of food and beverage products.

Food-grade TPV tubing can be used for transferring liquids such as potable water, beer, wine, and juice, depending on the specific tubing construction, application conditions, and applicable requirements.

For manufacturers and processors, selecting an appropriate food-grade tubing material can help support hygienic fluid-transfer systems while providing the flexibility needed for installation and operation.

Santoprene Tubing for Food Processing

Food processing systems often involve the movement of liquids between tanks, processing equipment, filling systems, pumps, and other machinery. Tubing used in these systems needs to provide reliable fluid transfer while handling the conditions of the application.

Santoprene TPV tubing can be used in various food-processing applications where an appropriate food-grade material is required. Its thermoplastic elastomer construction provides a useful combination of flexibility and durability.

The tubing can be manufactured in different configurations according to the requirements of the application. Depending on the design, it can be incorporated into fluid-transfer systems where flexibility and ease of handling are important.

Before selecting tubing for a food-processing system, manufacturers should evaluate the fluid being transferred, operating temperature, pressure, cleaning process, tubing dimensions, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Santoprene Tubing for Dairy Applications

Dairy processing requires reliable fluid-handling equipment because milk and other dairy liquids need to be transferred through different stages of production and processing.

Food-grade TPV tubing made from suitable Santoprene material can be considered for selected dairy applications where the tubing material meets the required food-contact and operating specifications.

Its flexible construction can make routing and installation easier in equipment where tubing needs to bend around machinery or connect different components.

The right tubing specification will depend on the dairy application, fluid characteristics, temperature, pressure, cleaning procedures, and other operating conditions.

Santoprene Tubing for Brewing and Beverage Applications

Breweries and beverage manufacturers rely on fluid-transfer systems throughout production. Beer, wine, juice, potable water, and other beverages may need to move between tanks, processing equipment, pumps, and filling systems.

FDA-certified Santoprene TPV tubing can provide a suitable material option for selected beverage-transfer applications.

Its flexibility and thermoplastic elastomer properties make it useful in systems where tubing needs to be routed, connected, or replaced efficiently. Food-grade material selection is especially important when tubing comes into direct contact with beverages.

For brewing and beverage applications, tubing should always be selected based on the specific beverage, temperature, pressure, cleaning method, and applicable food-contact requirements.

Why Is Santoprene TPV Considered a TPE?

Santoprene™ TPV belongs to the thermoplastic elastomer family, commonly referred to as TPE. TPE materials are designed to provide rubber-like characteristics while retaining thermoplastic processing advantages.

Santoprene™ TPV is produced through a process known as dynamic vulcanization, in which EPDM rubber is vulcanized while being blended with polypropylene.

The resulting material combines properties associated with elastomeric materials with the processing characteristics of thermoplastics. This makes it particularly interesting for manufacturers looking for a flexible material that can be processed using thermoplastic manufacturing techniques.

Because of this material structure, Santoprene™ tubing is often described using several terms, including TPV tubing, TPE tubing, thermoplastic tubing, and Santoprene rubber tubing.

Benefits of Santoprene FDA Tubing

One of the main advantages of Santoprene™ TPV tubing is its versatility. It can be manufactured for different applications and industries where flexible fluid transfer is required.

The material offers a combination of rubber-like flexibility and thermoplastic processing characteristics. This can make it suitable for applications where conventional rigid plastic tubing may not provide enough flexibility.

For food, dairy, brewing, and beverage applications, the availability of FDA-certified Santoprene™ material also provides manufacturers with an option for food-grade tubing requirements.

Another advantage is its broad applicability. Instead of being limited to one industry, Santoprene™ TPV tubing can be considered for different fluid-transfer systems depending on the required specifications.

How to Select the Right Santoprene Tubing

Selecting the right tubing requires more than simply choosing a material. The complete application should be evaluated before deciding on the tubing specification.

Important factors include the type of liquid being transferred, operating temperature, pressure, internal and external diameter, flexibility requirements, connection method, cleaning process, and expected service conditions.

For food and beverage applications, manufacturers should also confirm that the selected tubing meets the required food-contact standards for the intended use.

SantopSeal can help customers evaluate their application requirements and select a suitable Santoprene™ TPV tubing configuration.

You can also purchase standard sizes of Santoprene tubing from here: https://www.santopseal.com/product/santoprene-tpe-tpv-73a-fda-tubing/

Custom Santoprene Tubing from SantopSeal

Different industries and equipment manufacturers may require tubing with specific dimensions, configurations, or performance characteristics. Standard tubing may not always meet the exact requirements of a particular system.

SantopSeal has the capability to manufacture custom Santoprene TPV tubing according to application requirements. Custom manufacturing can help businesses obtain tubing that fits their equipment and fluid-transfer system more effectively.

Whether the requirement is for food processing, dairy production, brewing, beverage handling, or another industrial application, the tubing specification can be developed around the intended use.

Why Choose SantopSeal for Santoprene FDA Tubing?

SantopSeal is a manufacturer of food-grade tubing and elastomeric tubing solutions for a variety of industries. The company works with different elastomer materials, including Santoprene™ TPV, to manufacture tubing for specialized fluid-transfer requirements.

For food and beverage applications, SantopSeal offers tubing made from FDA-certified Santoprene material from Celanese, suitable for selected applications involving potable water, beer, wine, juice, and other liquids.

The company’s capabilities include both standard and custom tubing solutions, allowing customers to select products based on their application requirements.

We manufacture tubing in Versi-Duro material, available in hardnesses ranging from 60 Shore A to 90 Shore A. Our tubing is manufactured using materials that meet NSF 51 and NSF 61 requirements.

With experience in elastomeric tubing manufacturing and a focus on application-specific solutions, SantopSeal serves customers across food, dairy, brewing, beverage, and other industries requiring dependable flexible tubing.

About SantopSeal

SantopSeal is a tubing and sealing solutions manufacturer and supplier offering products for industrial, food, beverage, dairy, brewing, and specialized applications.

The company manufactures tubing from a range of elastomeric materials, including Santoprene TPV, to meet different fluid-transfer requirements. Its food-grade tubing solutions are designed for applications where appropriate food-contact material selection is essential.

SantopSeal provides FDA food-grade Santoprene tubing, TPV tubing, TPE tubing, thermoplastic tubing, and custom tubing solutions based on customer requirements.

For businesses looking for a reliable Santoprene FDA tubing manufacturer and supplier, SantopSeal provides customized and standard tubing solutions designed around the specific requirements of each application.

Contact SantopSeal at info@santopseal.com or call 412-444-1888 to discuss your tubing requirements.

Note: Santoprene™ is a registered trademark of Celanese. Santoprene™ TPV is an engineered thermoplastic vulcanizate material made using dynamically vulcanized EPDM and polypropylene.