Clear Vinyl Tubing – Flexible Plastic Hose for Food, Lab, & Air
Clear Vinyl Tubing – FDA-Approved Flexible Hose for Liquids, Air & More
TAP Plastics' clear vinyl tubing—also known as flexible plastic hose—is an excellent all-purpose solution for safely transporting liquids, gases, and light solids. Manufactured to strict industry standards, this durable, lightweight, and crystal-clear hose offers maximum flow with minimal buildup, making it ideal for applications ranging from lab setups to food and beverage systems.
Whether you're looking for clear hose for water, chemicals, oxygen, or syrup dispensing, TAP’s flexible vinyl tubing offers a reliable and safe option. It's FDA, USDA, USP Class VI, NSF 51, 3A, and UL compliant, making it suitable for medical, food-grade, and industrial uses.
This flexible hose is odorless, tasteless, non-toxic, and retains transparency over time, even with frequent handling. It's also chemically resistant to alkalis, alcohols, hydrocarbons, oils, and select acids.
Common Applications
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Air lines & oxygen lines
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Beverage & food processing
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Syrup and flavor dispensing
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Drainage & water lines
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Peristaltic pump tubing
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Pharmaceutical and lab setups
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Refrigeration & sight gauges
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Robotics & vacuum systems
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Janitorial and chemical dispensing
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Vending machines & ice cream machines
Tubing Dimensions (All Rolls are 50 Feet Long)
| Style | Outside Diameter (OD) | Inside Diameter (ID) | Wall Thickness |
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| RTN#2 | 1/4" | 1/8" | 1/16" |
| RTN#6 | 3/8" | 1/4" | 1/16" |
| RTN#12 | 1/2" | 3/8" | 1/16" |
| RTN#18 | 5/8" | 1/2" | 1/16" |
| RTN#20 | 3/4" | 1/2" | 1/8" |
| RTN#26 | 7/8" | 5/8" | 1/8" |
| RTN#31 | 1" | 3/4" | 1/8" |
| RTN#35 | 1-1/4" | 1" | 1/8" |
| RTN#S39 | 1-1/2" | 1-1/4" | 1/8" |
Pro Tip: This flexible tubing can be easily cut to your desired length using a sharp blade or hose cutter.
Why Choose TAP’s Clear Vinyl Hose?
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Crystal-clear clarity for flow visibility
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Flexible and kink-resistant
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Chemical and abrasion resistant
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Safe for food, beverage, lab, and medical use
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Compatible with barbed fittings and clamps
Compliance & Certifications
✔ FDA Approved
✔ USDA & 3A Dairy Compliant
✔ USP Class VI Medical Grade
✔ NSF 51 Certified
✔ UL Listed for safety
Order Online or Visit a TAP Store
Choose from nine diameters to suit your needs—each roll is 50 feet. For larger orders or custom-cutting options, visit a TAP Plastics store near you or call us at (888) 827-7330.