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It’s true that in today’s market, there are off-the-shelf silicone parts available that meets the requirements of many industries. However, there are instances when you would benefit from having custom silicone hoses made for your specific design. Here are some examples of when that would be beneficial.In High-Temperature Environments Standard parts exist that are able to work well even in high temperatures, but you still may need some level of customization in high-temperature industria …

Do your silicone hoses keep popping off because of high pressure inside? Silicone hoses are chosen in many high-pressure environments because of their next-level durability, their ability to withstand extreme temperatures and their long life spans. However, if you’re new to silicone hoses and unpracticed at installing them, you may end up with a silicone hose that continuously pops off due to the high pressure building up inside of it. There are many things you can do to ensure that the hos …

Silicone hoses have many benefits over traditional rubber hoses.In a previous blog, we went over a few of the many pros and cons of using silicone hoses over rubber hoses. The pros of using silicone hoses include a greater operating temperature range, more flexibility, increased resilience, a longer lifespan and many, many more. But, here’s the catch, while silicone is amazing for a wide range of applications, it’s not ideal in every situation. That's why, today, we’ve set out to help you u …