TYGON A-60-G

HIGH PERFORMANCE ALTERNATIVE TO RUBBER HOSES FOR CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTION

Engineered to Resist Hydrocarbons Specially formulated for chemical distribution, Tygon® A-60-G tubing outperforms neoprene, EPDM and other general purpose tubing in test after test and application after application.
It will not weaken or crack after years of exposure to heat and ozone, providing longer pump life in industrial and institutional chemical cleaning applications. Designed for exceptional performance and on-the-job reliability, Tygon® A-60-G tubing handles temperatures ranging from -75°F (-60°C) to 75°F (135°C), allowing the use of a single material over a wide temperature range. It is thermally sealed and can be joined without fittings. It also offers excellent resistance to inorganic fluids (acids and bases). Unmatched Life in Peristaltic Pump Applications Peristaltic pumps are used in a wide range of markets and applications, including industrial and institutional chemical cleaning dispensing.
The universal requirement common to these applications is the hose's ability to withstand the constant high flexural fatigue exerted by the pump rollers. Tygon® A-60-G hose outlasts and surpasses virtually all other general-purpose hoses in peristaltic pumps due to its high flexural fatigue resistance.
Ideal for use in vacuum systems Tygon® A-60-G tubes are available in standard vacuum sizes that withstand a full vacuum (29.9" [759 mm] of mercury) at 73°F (23°C).
Unlike typical rubber vacuum hoses, Tygon® hoses resist cracking and aging, which are common causes of vacuum hose failure.

Features and Benefits

• Superiority to weathering
• Abrasion resistant
• Exceptional resistance to flexural fatigue
• Wide temperature range (-75°F to 275°F)
• Low gas permeability compared to rubber hoses
• Resistance to ozone* and UV rays *300 pphm

Typical applications

• Dispensing of soap and disinfectants
• Transfer of cleaning chemicals
• Distribution of caustic chemicals
• Plating and etching chemicals
• Glass and window washing systems
• Vacuum pumps

Typical physical properties

• Durometer hardness, Shore A, 15s D2240 61
• Tensile Strength, psi (MPa) D412 1,000 (6.9)
• Ultimate Elongation, % D412 375
• Tear Strength, lb-f/in (kN/m) D1004 120 (21.0)
• Specific Density D792 0.98
• Water Absorption, % at 73°F (23°C) for 24 hours. D570 0.30

• Compression set constant flexion, Method B D395 27% at 158°F (70°C) for 22 hours

• Recommended maximum operating temperature,°F (°C) — 275 (135°)

• Tensile modulus, D412

at 100% elongation, psi (MPa) 410 (2.8)

at 300% elongation, psi (MPa) 800 (5.5)

• Traction set, at 75% elongation D412 47
• Black color
• Impact Brittleness Temperature, °F (°C) D746 -75 (-60°)
• Dielectric strength, v/mil (kV/mm) D149 535 (21.1)

How does Tygon® tubing compare to neoprene® tubing?

The following information is based on tests conducted for 28 days at 73°F, unless otherwise stated. The information is based on reliable test results. Use it as a guide only, taking into account variables such as temperature and fluid contamination in your application.

Chemically tested performance

Neoprene® Tygon®

20% ammonium hydroxide Excellent Good

10% Sodium Hydroxide Excellent Sufficient

50% Sulfuric Acid Excellent Excellent

90% Sufficient Sulfuric Acid Failed

Methanol Excellent Excellent

37% hydrochloric acid Excellent Sufficient

Ethanol Good Good

50% Ethylene Glycol Excellent Excellent

Water: 28 days @ 220°F Excellent Fair

Air: 7 days @ 275°F Good Fail

Ozone: 100 pphm, 40°C, 28 days Excellent Sufficient

Fatigue resistance 750,000 cycles 2,000 cycles

Ross Flex @ 100 CPM Cutting Growth 1” Growth 0.1”

Hot air temperature aging, +22% tensile strength, crumbled

7 days @ 275°F +9% elongation

Hot air 7 days +15% traction, Sufficient

@ 220°F +14% elongation Good

Typical environmental resistance

Ozone, 300 pphm Excellent Good

Weather (UV)* Excellent-Good Good

Excellent Acids Good

Excellent Alkali Good

Lubricating oils Sufficient Sufficient

Gas permeability Sufficient Sufficient

*UV resistance properties are affected by additives. These comparisons are based on published material properties and are not guaranteed for all samples or the AP.