Where heat, pressure, and abrasive conditions are the rule, rather than the exception, not everyone will be alive. Meet custom silicone hoses. Not a connector in itself, silicone hoses are critical elements for use where strength, durability, and resistance to rugged conditions are needed. From high-output automotive use to sanitary medical use, a reliable performance and success rely on silicone hoses.

We’re not just manufacturing silicone hoses here at Lusida Rubber — we’re crafting precision solutions for every application. Under the watchful eye of our experts and customer-centric ethos, we manufacture silicone products as rugged as they are precise.

What’s So Special about Silicone Hoses?

Silicone, being a synthetic polymer, offers an exceptional set of benefits that differentiate it from others in many industrial and commercial uses. Silicone hoses, when engineered right, enjoy benefits the older stocks in storage can only dream about.

The reasons why silicone is so widely used in high-pressure applications are given below:

• Unparalleled Heat Resistance: Silicone can handle an incredibly broad temperature range, from as low as -60°C and below to well above 230°C, and that serves frozen temperature systems as much as it serves systems of very high heat.
• Chemical & UV Resistance: Whereas most rubber is degraded by ozone, UV, and chemicals, silicone stood up to them, and they remain structurally intact after several years.
• Enhanced Flexibility & Longevity: Silicone hoses do not lose flexibility even after prolonged usage, minimizing wear and optimizing lifespan.
• Pressure Resistance: Silicone hoses with layered aramid or polyester fibers provide excellent internal pressure resistance.
• Food and Medical Grade Designs: Silicone has inherent non-toxicity and, when blended with FDA-approved materials, application is safe in food processing and pharmaceutical use.

Custom-Designed Solutions: Variety of Custom Silicone Hoses

Various uses require various forms of hoses. At Lusida Rubber, we have various specially specified silicone hoses for meeting specific project requirements:

• Straight Hoses: Normal for fluid or air transmission in basic piping systems.
• Elbow Hoses (45°, 90°, 135°): Where there is a constraint in space and change in flow is necessary without loss of pressure or kinking.
• Reducer Hoses: Can fit pipes of various diameters with ease without sacrificing the flow efficiency.
• Vacuum Hoses: For low-weight, low-pressure uses where ease of fitting and flexibility are required.
• Heater Hoses: In auto heat systems, they transfer hot coolant to where it is needed.
• CAC (Charge Air Cooler) Hoses: Designed to withstand high turbocharger pressure and heat in high-performance engines.

Silicone Hose Applications Across Industry

Because of the wide variety of uses for silicone hoses, they’re utilized nearly everywhere — quietly supporting mission-critical performance in some of the most demanding applications worldwide:

Automotive & Transportation

• Turbochargers, heaters, and radiators
• Emission controls and vacuum lines
• Flexible air and fluid transfer inside the hood

Medical & Pharmaceutical

• Peristaltic pump fluid delivery systems and tubing
• FDA and biocompatible materials fit for patient safety
• Exposed tubing to aggressive sterilization and contamination control

Aerospace

• High-temperature fuel and air hoses
• Interior and system seals and gaskets for aircraft
• Industrial Fabrication
• Air and pneumatic systems
• Fluid conveyance in production lines
• High-purity tubing of sensitive manufacturing processes

Food & Beverage

• Sanitary FDA-grade liquid transfer hoses
• Applications in brewing, dairy, and fluid dispensing
• Pressure, cleaners, and handling-resistant repeated use

How Lusida Rubber Manufactures Custom Silicone Hoses

Manufacturing of a particular silicone hose is more than tube manufacturing. Every hose is the outcome of selective material selection, accurate tooling, and full testing — to end-use specifications.

1. Material Selection

We start with the selection of a proper silicone compound. For pressures greater than usual, reinforcement by layers of fabric in the shape of aramid or polyester is provided. There are fluoro-lined versions as well, meant for applications that involve oils or aggressive chemicals.

2. Extrusion or Molding

Hoses are die extruded with precision or molded in specialty dies based on the desired form and structure. Elbows, reducers, and complex geometries are compression molded predominantly.

3. Mandrel & Tooling

To obtain identical internal and external diameters, we utilize special mandrels and precise molds. With this method, each hose is a perfect fit as required in the end use. 

4. Curing Process

The silicone is then cured—in hot air ovens or autoclaves—to give it added strength, elasticity, and heat resistance.

5. Reinforcement Layering

For high-pressure hoses, woven reinforcement is incorporated during manufacture to provide it with additional burst strength and shape.

6. Finishing & Testing

The hoses are then finally cut, buffed, and tightly tested for pressure, flexibility, and size tolerance after curing before despatch.

Why Lusida Rubber

We’re not a silicone hose factory — we’re a performance partner. Here’s why companies in industries return to Lusida Rubber:

• Total Customization: From 1/8″ ID to over 6″, we tailor every dimension to your requirements.
• Certified Quality: To the extent of FDA, ISO, and RoHS, appropriate for regulated markets.
• Quick Prototyping: We provide quick sample development, so you can test fit and functionality earlier.
• Long-Term Solutions: Silicone hoses are built to last, eliminating repeated replacement cost.
• Color & Branding Options: Can be had in many colors and can be custom branded for OEM applications.

Why Do Custom Over Off-the-Shelf

There is no substitute for a hose that is perfectly sized. Off-the-shelf repairs may sacrifice performance by introducing inefficiencies or points of weakness into an apparatus.

That is why custom is the better option:

• Exact Fit: Angles and measurements are designed to fit into your equipment.
• Material Selection: Select particular reinforcements and wall thickness by application.
• Less Chance of Failure: Hose that fits better works better and lasts longer.
• Brand Image: Differentiation and value created through personalized color and logo on your products.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is oil exposure acceptable for silicone hoses?

A: Yes — but in the long term, we suggest fluoro-lined silicone hoses for oil resistance.

Q: Are the hoses food-grade or safe to use with drinking water?

A: Yes. We offer FDA-grade, food-safe silicone hoses for such purposes.

Q: What pressure do reinforced silicone hoses operate at?

A: Depending on their build, most reinforced silicone hoses will be operating between 30 PSI and 200 PSI.

Silicone hoses specialized are not frills — they’re an imperative where precision, safety, and durability are the watchwords. At Lusida Rubber Products, we transfer expertise, master-quality craftsmanship, and dedication to supplying solutions which will last several decades. You’re constructing a turbo system, making medical instruments, or sustaining fluid transfer during food processing, we’re dedicated to assisting you improve it, one hose at a time.