In industrial fluid transmission and equipment connection,common pressure-resistant hose materials include silicone braided tubes and stainless steel braided tubes.Both have certain flexibility and pressure resistance,but there are differences in specific performance.So,compared with stainless steel braided tubes,which one is more pressure-resistant,silicone braided tubes or stainless steel braided tubes?

Silicone rubber braided tubes are composite tubes formed by adding a fiber braided layer(such as polyester fiber,aramid fiber)to the outer layer of silicone rubber hoses.This structure can significantly enhance the pipe's tensile and expansion resistance,making it suitable for use in medium-pressure environments.For instance,in food processing,pharmaceutical equipment and laboratory systems,silicone braided tubes can stably transport liquids and gases while maintaining their transparency and softness.However,its pressure resistance is generally between a few bars and over ten bars,depending on the pipe diameter and the material of the braided layer.

Stainless steel braided pipes are made by covering a rubber or plastic inner pipe with a stainless steel wire braided layer,which has a stronger pressure resistance and is often used in high-pressure water pipes,gas pipes and mechanical equipment.Under high-pressure conditions,stainless steel braided pipes can withstand higher working pressure and are suitable for working conditions with higher strength requirements.However,it is less flexible,has a larger bending radius during installation,and is heavier.

If viewed from the single dimension of pressure resistance,stainless steel braided tubes are generally stronger than silicone braided tubes.However,the advantages of silicone braided tubes lie in their good flexibility,high transparency,and wide range of resistance to high and low temperatures,making them more suitable for applications that require cleanliness and visualization.

Silicone braided tubes and stainless steel braided tubes are not simply substitutable;rather,they are chosen based on different needs.If it comes to pressure resistance and strength,stainless steel braided pipes are more suitable.If flexibility,temperature resistance and visualization of liquid transportation are required,silicone braided tubes are the ideal choice.