Tygon S3™ B-44-3 Flexible Tubing for Beverage Transfer

The most widely specified clear, flexible tubing, Tygon S3™ Beverage Tubing #B-44-3 is frequently chosen for its taste and odor free characteristics

Versatile, High-Performance Tubing

Tygon S3™ Beverage Tubing #B-44-3 is specially formulated for transferring a wide variety of beverages including soft drinks, fruit juices, flavored teas and bottled water. In virtually all cases, Tygon S3™ Beverage Tubing will not affect the taste or odor of product transferred through it, while its excellent non-wetting properties facilitate complete drainage and permit simple flush-cleaning. Many of the unique properties inherent to Tygon S3™ Beverage Tubing also apply to a wide variety of complex applications, ranging from fine cosmetic production to the dispensing of water-based printing inks found in the publishing industry. The versatility and proven performance of Tygon S3™ Beverage Tubing have made it today's most widely specified clear, flexible plastic tubing.

Lightweight and Flexible

Light in weight and easy to handle, Tygon S3™ Beverage Tubing can be put into service quickly. It readily bends to accommodate abrupt corners and obstructions, requiring a minimum of couplings and fittings. Its flexibility can save up to one-third the footage and much of the labor required to install rigid stainless steel or plastic piping.

Clear as Glass

The glass-like clarity of Tygon® S3 Beverage Tubing allows the user to see product flow through it so visual monitoring of flow is easy. This is particularly helpful in controlling or adjusting flow during processing.

Meets FDA, NSF and 3-A Criteria

Non-toxic, taste-free and odor-free, Tygon S3™ Beverage Tubing meets applicable regulatory standards for contact with food products. Tygon S3™ Beverage Tubing is NSF listed under Standard 51. This standard covers plastic materials and components for use in food and beverage processing and dispensing equipment. It also meets FDA CFR Part 175.300 and 3-A Plastics Standard Criteria for use in handling foods and beverages

44 Different Sizes Available


Features/Benefits
  • Clear as glass for easy visual monitoring of flow
  • Lightweight and flexible for easy, quick installation
  • Broad chemical resistance
  • Non-wetting properties allow easy cleaning and complete drainage
  • Meets FDA, 3-A and NSF criteria
Typical Applications
  • Chemical processing
  • Appliance
  • Food and beverage
  • Metal finishing
  • Photoprocessing
  • Printing and publishing
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Cosmetic
  • Garden and recreational equipment

 

Tygon® S3 B-44-3 Tubing Typical Physical Properties
PropertyASTM Method Value or Rating
Durometer Hardness - Shore A, 15 sec D2240-02 63
Color - Clear
Tensile Strength - psi (MPa) D412-98 2,300 (15.8)
Ultimate Elongation, % D412-98 410
Tear Resistance - lb-f/inch (kN/m) D1004-94 180 (32)
Specific Gravity D792-00 1.20
Water Absorption, % - 24 hours @ 23° C D570-98 0.13
Compression Set Constant Deflection, % - @ 158° F (70° C) for 22 hours D395-01- Method B 65
Brittleness by Impact Temp - ° F (° C) D746-98 -49 (-45)
Max Recommended Operating Temp - ° F (° C) - 165 (74)
Dielectric Strength - v/mil (kV/mm) D149-97 518 (20.4)
Tensile Modulus, @ 200% Elongation, psi (MPa) D412-98 1,760 (12.1)
Tensile Set, % D412-98 81

Unless otherwise noted, all tests were conducted at room temperature (73° F). Values shown were determined on 0.075" thick extruded strip or 0.075" thick molded ASTM plaques or molded ASTM durometer buttons.