What are silicone sleeves used for?

To join process equipment in food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical plants for low-pressure powder transfer by gravity drop. They absorb small vibrations and level differences, and keep the product away from metal parts.

In which sizes is Vena® Sleeve made?

In diameters from 6 to 300 mm (0.24 to 11.81 in) and in many shapes. The manufacturing length is 4 m (13.12 ft), and 6 m (19.69 ft) for standard diameters.

Which standards does the silicone meet?

It is platinum-cured silicone produced in compliance with US FDA 21 CFR 177.2600, USP Class VI , German BfR XV, ISO 10993-4, 5, 6 and 10, Regulations (EC) 1935/2004 and (EU) 10/2011 and European Pharmacopoeia 3.1.9, with a complete validation package.

When is a silicone sleeve not the right choice?

With abrasive particles, under negative pressure (vacuum) or with products that attack silicone. If the sleeve has to withstand pressure, it is made with a fabric reinforcement.

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Vena^® Sleeve

(former Silicone sleeves)

Pharma grade silicone sleeves

Silicone hoses and tubing Food grade hoses and tubing Sanitary and pharmaceutical hoses Silicone sleeves and flexible connectors

Product Vena^® Sleeve

Elastic and totally smooth FDA and USP VI silicone sleeves to convey powder materials in the food and pharmaceutical industries.

Temperature: -55°C/ +180ºC (-67°F/ 356°F)
Quality: Complete validation package
Manufacturing Length: 4 m (13.12ft). 6m (19.69ft) for standard diameters

Properties

From the outside in

01 Outer layer VMQ Silicone, smooth and translucent.

02 Reinforcement Textile reinforcement (optional).

03 Inner layer VMQ Silicone, smooth and translucent.

Frequently asked questions

Applications: Specially recommended for conveying powder at low pressure (gravity drop) in food, cosmetic or pharma processing.

Quality

Complete validation package

Temperature: -55°C/ +180ºC (-67°F/ 356°F)

Reference: Silicone sleeves Ref. DO 03.10 FT 083 Rev 06.pdf

Technical data

Material: Platinum-cured silicone, translucent and smooth inside and out

Diameters: From 6 to 300 mm (0.24 to 11.81 in)

Construction: One silicone ply; with fabric reinforcement on request when the sleeve has to withstand pressure

Standards

US FDA 21 CFR 177.2600
USP Class VI <88>
German BfR XV
ISO 10993-4, 5, 6 and 10
Regulations (EC) 1935/2004 and (EU) 10/2011
European Pharmacopoeia 3.1.9

Not recommended for

Abrasive particles
Negative pressure (vacuum)
Products that are not compatible with silicone

Frequently asked questions

To join process equipment in food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical plants for low-pressure powder transfer by gravity drop. They absorb small vibrations and level differences, and keep the product away from metal parts.
In diameters from 6 to 300 mm (0.24 to 11.81 in) and in many shapes. The manufacturing length is 4 m (13.12 ft), and 6 m (19.69 ft) for standard diameters.
It is platinum-cured silicone produced in compliance with US FDA 21 CFR 177.2600, USP Class VI <88>, German BfR XV, ISO 10993-4, 5, 6 and 10, Regulations (EC) 1935/2004 and (EU) 10/2011 and European Pharmacopoeia 3.1.9, with a complete validation package.
With abrasive particles, under negative pressure (vacuum) or with products that attack silicone. If the sleeve has to withstand pressure, it is made with a fabric reinforcement.