8.5mm x 6mm Flexible Air Water Transparent Tube

8.5mm x 6mm Flexible Air Water Transparent Tube offers a versatile and cost-effective solution for transferring low-pressure air, water, and various non-corrosive liquids in laboratory, hobbyist, and industrial environments. Crafted from durable, non-toxic PVC material, this tubing provides excellent flexibility, allowing you to route it easily around obstacles and corners without kinking. The transparent design is a key feature, enabling visual inspection of fluid flow, quickly detecting blockages, air bubbles, or contamination. You can rely on its consistent performance for applications ranging from simple drainage to complex pneumatic circuits, where maintaining a clean, clear, and flexible connection is essential.

Key Features:

• High Transparency: Allows for immediate visual confirmation of flow and content, simplifying system diagnostics and maintenance.
• Exceptional Flexibility: Easily bends and conforms to tight spaces and awkward routing paths without compromising the inner diameter.
• Durable PVC Construction: Offers good resistance to abrasion, chemicals, and aging, ensuring a long operational life.
• Non-Toxic Material: Safe for use with potable water systems and many non-hazardous chemicals.
• Metric Sizing: Clearly specified 6mm inner diameter (ID) and 8.5mm outer diameter (OD) ensures precise compatibility with standard metric fittings and barbs.

Technical Specifications:

• Material: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
• Operating Temperature Range: ≈ -5°C to 60°C
• Max Working Pressure: Varies by temperature; typically up to 2 bar (29 psi) at 20°C
• Fluid Compatibility: Air, water, inert gases, and many mild chemical solutions.

Mechanical Specifications:

• Durometer Hardness: Soft to Medium Shore A (ensures flexibility)
• Kink Resistance: High (designed to resist kinking under normal bending radii)
• Attachment Method: Securely fits over standard 6mm barb fittings, often requiring a hose clamp for higher pressure.

Dimensions:

• Inner Diameter (ID): 6.0 mm
• Outer Diameter (OD): 8.5 mm
• Wall Thickness: 1.25 mm
• Length: Sold per meter (or in pre-cut rolls)
• Weight: ≈ 35 g/meter

Pinout and Wiring:

• Note: This is a fluid transfer component; it does not have electrical pins or wiring.
• Connection: Insert the tube over a mating barb or fitting until the connection is secure.
• Sealing: Use appropriate sealant or clamp only if required by the application’s pressure level.

Datasheet Reference:

• Download PVC Tubing Specification Sheet

Commonly Used in:

• Aquarium and Terrarium Systems: Facilitating water exchange, aeration, and drainage.
• Peristaltic Pump Setups: Offering a clear, flexible path for media transfer in laboratories.
• Small Robotics and Automation: Creating flexible air lines for miniature pneumatic tools and cylinders.

Applications:

• Siphoning and Drainage: Quickly moving liquids from one vessel to another without pressurized systems.
• Cooling Systems: Routing coolant to processors or heat sinks in custom electronics builds.
• Hobby Brew Kits: Used for transferring wort or finished products where visual clarity is necessary.

Equivalent Models:

• Silicone Tubing: Offers higher temperature resistance and extreme flexibility, but is more expensive.
• Polyurethane (PU) Tubing: Provides greater abrasion and pressure resistance, often used in industrial pneumatics.
• 8mm ID x 10mm OD Tubing: A common, slightly thicker alternative for higher flow rates.

Package Includes:

• 1 x 8.5mm x 6mm Flexible Air Water Transparent Tube (Length as selected)