The adhesion of woven silicone tubes together is caused by the inherent properties of silicone gel. After silicone gel solidifies, molecules will be released outward, making it easy to adsorb dust. For items made of silicone, they will also stick together. However, due to the fact that silicone itself is an inert material with weak adhesion, it is easy to separate. The performance and use after separation will not be affected, so when you open the packaging and find that the pipes are stuck together, please do not doubt the performance of the silicone tube, you can use it with confidence.

The method to solve the problem of mutual adhesion between woven silicone tubes is very simple. Just apply a layer of talcum powder on the surface of the silicone tube, or make the surface matte, and it will not stick together. However, these methods are generally not accepted unless they are required for use. Because applying a layer of mist can affect the appearance of the pipeline, and since the silicone tubing can be slightly separated after being glued together, it does not affect the performance and quality of the silicone tubing, it is acceptable for the surface of the silicone tubing to stick together.

How to reduce damage and extend the service life of silicone tubing after long-term use.

1. External factors

Generally speaking, the reason for the shortened lifespan of silicone tubing is due to various external factors such as excessive processing, light and heat, oxidation, radiation, mechanical fatigue, etc. Among these external factors, the impact of ozone activity is significant.

According to reports, the amount of ozone in the atmosphere is increasing, and its chemical activity is also increasing. The ultimate result is that the silicone molecules in the silicone tube are oxidized, causing the molecular chains to break, thereby changing the properties of the silicone and shortening its lifespan.

In addition, food grade silicone tubing can easily accelerate its aging rate if it is exposed to moisture and light for a long time without appropriate protective measures.

2. Installation issues

If workers do not adopt the correct installation methods and techniques when installing silicone hose joints and hose assemblies, the service life of food grade silicone hoses will also be shortened. Improper use of joints or arbitrary twisting of the hose itself during the installation of hoses with low bending rates are incorrect installations that shorten their service life.

The above are the reasons why woven silicone hoses may stick together and affect their lifespan. Therefore, they should be avoided reasonably during use to extend their service life.