Benefit Of Electrically Conductive Silicone Rubber Tubing and It’s Applications

Known for its biocompatibility, flexibility, resistance to weathering, and ability to perform across a wide temperature range, silicone rubber is an excellent material for producing high-performance rubber tubing. While pure silicone typically acts as an electrical insulator, the addition of specialized additives can enhance its properties—transforming it into a material with electrical conductivity.

At Elastostar Rubber Corporation we stand out among conductive silicone tubing manufacturers and suppliers, offering reliable solutions for industries that require durable, conductive tubing. With our advanced materials and manufacturing expertise, we deliver products that meet both electrical and environmental demands for a wide range of industrial applications.

How Pure Silicone Is Made Electrically Conductive?

To make pure silicone electrically conductive, special additives—such as carbon—are mixed into the base material before fabrication begins. This modification transforms standard silicone into a high-performance material used to produce Electrically conductive silicone rubber tubing. These conductive properties are crucial for preventing static build-up and providing effective EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) and RFI (Radio Frequency Interference) shielding. The result is a versatile material suitable for both experimental and industrial applications.

One common production method is extrusion, which results in extruded silicone rubber tubing—a clean, highly pure, and non-toxic form of silicone. This type of tubing is especially valuable in the creation of advanced components for medical and pharmaceutical applications, where safety and performance are critical.

Key Properties of Conductive Silicone Tubing

Electrically conductive silicone offers several important features that make it suitable for a wide range of environments:

Conductive: Ideal for EMI/RFI shielding

Highly Flexible and Elastic: Maintains performance under stress

Biocompatible: Safe for medical use

Temperature Resistant: Perfect for use in the chemical and food industries with high-temperature silicone rubber tubing

Chemical Resistant: Durable against harsh substances

USP Class VI Compliant: Certified for pharmaceutical applications

Transparent and Translucent Options:Transparent silicone tubing allows for easy visual monitoring of fluids

UV and Ozone Resistant: Withstands exposure in outdoor or sterilization environments

Food Grade & Medical Grade: Manufactured under strict standards; NSF-51 approved silicone rubber tubing

With its unique combination of conductivity, durability, and safety, electrically conductive silicone rubber tubing is an excellent choice for applications requiring reliable performance and regulatory compliance.

Applications of Conductive Silicone Rubber Tubing

Conductive silicone rubber tubing plays a vital role across multiple industries thanks to its durability, flexibility, and electrical conductivity. By incorporating carbon nanotubes into the silicone, manufacturers create tubing that is not only highly conductive but also resistant to extreme temperatures—both high and low. This makes it ideal for demanding environments, especially in medical and food-related applications.

Medical Grade Conductive Silicone Rubber Tubing

In the medical field, this tubing is widely used in devices such as peristaltic pumps. The addition of carbon nanotubes enhances the material’s performance, making it biocompatible, highly pure, and able to withstand sterilization processes. Its stability under varying conditions makes it perfect for sensitive medical applications where reliability and safety are non-negotiable.

Food Grade Conductive Silicone Rubber Tubing

The food and packaging industry requires materials that can endure high pressure, fluctuating temperatures, and exposure to chemicals and acids during production. Food grade conductive silicone rubber tubing meets these challenges while also complying with FDA standards, ensuring safe contact with consumables during processing and packaging stages.

Beyond medical and food-grade uses, electrically conductive silicone rubber tubing is also utilized in industries such as construction, oil and fuel, research labs, and heavy machinery, where durability and conductivity are essential.

Certifications

As a trusted conductive silicone rubber tubing manufacturer and supplier, our products meet stringent industry standards to guarantee safety and performance:

USP Class VI certification confirms our tubing is biocompatible—making it ideal for both food and medical device applications.

NSF-51 certification verifies that the tubing is safe for use in contact with food, water, and other liquids.

Our commitment to quality ensures that you receive tubing solutions that deliver reliable results across all industries.

Size Description

Semi-conductive – Volume resistivity typically ranges between 10³ to 10⁶ Ω•cm

Conductive – Volume resistivity typically ranges between 1 to 10² Ω•cm

Conductive Silicone Rubber Tubing Options

Conductive Silicone Rubber Tubing for 1/4” nipple

Conductive Silicone Rubber Tubing for 3/8” nipple

Conductive Silicone Rubber Tubing for 1/2” nipple

Conductive Silicone Rubber Tubing for 3/4” nipple

Quality You Can Trust – Elastostar Rubber Corporation

As a leading rubber seal and gasket manufacturing company in the USA, Elastostar Rubber Corporation is committed to delivering durable, high-performance solutions in a variety of shapes and sizes. Our conductive silicone rubber tubing is crafted with precision to offer reliable conductivity, smooth surface finish, and consistent quality.

We specialize in producing custom silicone rubber cord profiles, available in a wide range of dimensions, colors, and specifications. Whether you need platinum-cured silicone tubing, rubber strips, spliced O-rings, or custom rubber cords, our team can manufacture and supply products that meet your application requirements.

Elastostar’s rubber components are widely used across key industries, including aerospace, automotive, medical, pharmaceutical, construction, defense, and food & beverage sectors. We work closely with our clients to help choose the right conductive or semi-conductive rubber material, backed by responsive service and technical support.

For more information or to discuss your specific application, reach out to us at [email protected] or call 614-841-4400. Our team is ready to help you discover the best way to integrate our silicone rubber products into your systems.