Is the 90Â° hose coupling, polypropylene, 3T series compatible with TYGONÂ® and silicone hoses at a working pressure of 10 bar?

Yes. The 90Â° hose coupling, polypropylene, 3T series is specified for rubber and soft plastic hoses (e.g., TYGONÂ® hoses, silicone hoses) and lists a working pressure of 10 bar. Given that compatibility is explicitly stated for TYGONÂ® and silicone hoses and the working pressure matches the stated 10 bar, the 90Â° hose coupling, polypropylene, 3T series is compatible with TYGONÂ® and silicone hoses at a working pressure of 10 bar.

Can the 90Â° hose coupling, polypropylene, 3T series be sterilized for use in pharmaceutical and food industry applications?

Yes - the 90Â° hose coupling, polypropylene, 3T series can be used in pharmaceutical and food industry applications, but with limitations. Materials listed (polypropylene, polyvinylidene fluoride [PVDF], and PTFE/Teflon) are commonly accepted for many sterile and food-contact uses: PVDF and PTFE offer excellent chemical resistance and higher temperature/sterilization compatibility (autoclaving, chemical sterilants), while polypropylene is widely used but has lower maximum sterilization temperatures and can be sensitive to repeated autoclaving. Final suitability depends on the specific sterilization method (steam autoclave, dry heat, gamma irradiation, EtO, chemical disinfectants) and process conditions. Verify material-grade certification for food/pharma contact and consult supplier for validated sterilization cycles and pressure/temperature ratings to ensure compliance with regulatory and process requirements.

Does the 90Â° hose coupling, polypropylene, 3T series support repeated autoclaving without degrading performance?

No. the 90Â° hose coupling, polypropylene, 3T series is not suitable for repeated autoclaving without risk of performance degradation. Why: The product description specifies materials such as polypropylene, polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), and Teflon (PTFE). Of these, PTFE and PVDF have excellent chemical and thermal resistance and tolerate steam sterilization well; however, polypropylene has a significantly lower heat resistance (typical melting point ~160â170Â°C but longâterm exposure to saturated steam at 121Â°C can cause stress, deformation and embrittlement). Repeated autoclaving cycles (moist heat, pressure, temperature fluctuations) commonly lead to loss of mechanical integrity, dimensional changes, and seal deterioration in polypropylene parts. Because the series name explicitly identifies polypropylene as a material, you should assume the couplingâs polypropylene components will degrade over multiple autoclave cycles. If your application requires frequent autoclaving, consider couplings made entirely of PTFE or PVDF (which tolerate autoclaving much better) or confirm with the manufacturer specific autoclaveâcycle testing and validated limits (temperature, time, number of cycles). Also check if any elastomeric seals or washers in the 3T series are compatible with steam sterilization.

90° hose coupling, polypropylene, 3T series

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Material	P – material (plastic)

90° connector for rubber and soft plastic hoses (e.g., TYGON^® hoses, silicone hoses), widely used in laboratories, medicine, pharmaceutical, chemical, and food industries. Material: polypropylene, polyvinylidene fluoride, Teflon. Working pressure: 10 bar.

List of product variants

Article number	Product variant name	DN	BAR	Availability	Actions
EM-3T250T40PP	90° connector (series 3T), 4 mm hose, polypropylene	4	10	In stock	Enquiry
EM-3T250T40PT	90° connector (series 3T), 4 mm hose, PTFE	4	10	In stock	Enquiry
EM-3T250T40PV	90° connector (series 3T), 4 mm hose, PVDF	4	10	In stock	Enquiry
EM-3T250T43PP	90° connector (series 3T), 6 mm hose, polypropylene	6	10	In stock	Enquiry
EM-3T250T43PT	90° connector (series 3T), 6 mm hose, PTFE	6	10	In stock	Enquiry
EM-3T250T43PV	90° connector (series 3T), 6 mm hose, PVDF	6	10	In stock	Enquiry
EM-3T250T45PP	90° connector (series 3T), 8 mm hose, polypropylene	8	10	In stock	Enquiry
EM-3T250T45PT	90° connector (series 3T), 8 mm hose, PTFE	8	10	In stock	Enquiry
EM-3T250T45PV	90° connector (series 3T), 8 mm hose, PVDF	8	10	In stock	Enquiry
EM-3T250T48PP	90° connector (series 3T), hose 10 mm, polypropylene	10	10	In stock	Enquiry
EM-3T250T48PT	90° connector (series 3T), 10 mm hose, PTFE	10	10	In stock	Enquiry
EM-3T250T51PP	90° connector (series 3T), hose 12 mm, polypropylene	12	10	In stock	Enquiry
EM-3T250T51PT	90° connector (series 3T), 12 mm hose, PTFE	12	10	In stock	Enquiry

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90° connector for rubber and soft plastic hoses (e.g., TYGON^® hoses, silicone hoses), widely used in laboratories, medicine, pharmaceutical, chemical, and food industries. Material: polypropylene, polyvinylidene fluoride, Teflon. Working pressure: 10 bar.