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Services & Capabilities

Services & Capabilities

Confectioning, drilling, moulded parts and more – custom-made for laboratory, medical and industrial applications. Quality made in Germany, fast delivery, maximum reliability.

Fast Delivery

Stock items in 1–2 working days

Quality

Over 35 years of experience

Reliability

On-time delivery & personal service

Our Core Services

Confectioning
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Confectioning

Individual cuts, lengths and assembly units to drawing or sample. Whether a single part or a series – precise and delivered on time.

Drilling
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Drilling

Accurate drilling in stoppers, moulded parts and semi-finished products for laboratory, peristaltic pump and analytical applications. All common diameters available on request.

Moulded Parts
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Moulded Parts

Rubber moulded parts to customer drawing or sample in all relevant elastomers – from natural rubber and silicone to PTFE and FKM.

Compliance & Quality Standards

Safety, quality and international standards

H. Riesbeck products are used worldwide in sensitive applications across medical technology, pharmaceuticals, laboratories, food processing and industrial engineering.

Accordingly, the requirements for materials, purity, safety and regulatory compliance are very high.

Many hose, elastomer and fluoropolymer materials used in our portfolio meet national and international directives, standards and regulatory requirements.

The applicable conformities vary depending on product group, material, compound and application. For detailed information on specific products, approvals and tests, please refer to the corresponding technical data sheets on our website.

The European REACH regulation governs the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemical substances within the European Union.

Many materials and products offered by H. Riesbeck comply with REACH requirements and do not contain prohibited or declarable substances above permissible thresholds according to the current SVHC candidate list (Substances of Very High Concern).

Customer relevance

  • high product safety
  • transparent material composition
  • regulatory certainty within the EU
  • especially relevant for medical, pharmaceutical and food applications

The RoHS directive restricts the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

Many elastomer, silicone and hose systems from H. Riesbeck comply with current RoHS requirements.

Restricted substances include

  • lead (Pb)
  • mercury (Hg)
  • cadmium (Cd)
  • hexavalent chromium (Cr VI)
  • PBB / PBDE
  • certain phthalates

Relevant applications

  • mechanical and plant engineering
  • medical technology
  • laboratory equipment
  • technical industrial systems

Many silicone, PTFE and TYGON© products meet FDA guideline requirements for contact with food and pharmaceutical media.

In sensitive applications across food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries, FDA-compliant materials are essential.

Typical FDA-compliant product groups

  • silicone hoses
  • platinum-cured silicones
  • PTFE hoses
  • PharMed® BPT
  • selected TYGON© products
  • food-grade elastomers

Typical application areas

  • food production
  • beverage filling
  • pharmaceutical industry
  • laboratory and cleanroom applications
  • biopharmaceutical processes

This European regulation covers materials and articles intended to come into contact with food.

Many H. Riesbeck products meet these requirements for use in food-processing systems.

Typical applications

  • beer and wine filling
  • soft drink and food production
  • dairy and beverage technology
  • hygienic conveying systems
  • filling lines

Selected materials and production processes align with GMP requirements, especially for pharmaceutical, biotechnology and food technology applications.

Customer benefits

  • high process reliability
  • reproducible quality
  • controlled manufacturing processes
  • enhanced product safety

Certain products, especially PharMed® BPT and selected silicone and TYGON© hoses, meet USP Class VI or ISO 10993 requirements.

These standards are particularly relevant for medical, pharmaceutical and biotechnological applications.

Typical application areas

  • medical technology
  • biopharma production
  • cell cultures and fermentation
  • sterile fluid transfer
  • laboratory and analytical equipment

Many H. Riesbeck products are suitable for sensitive cleanroom and hygiene environments.

Depending on product group, different purity and hygiene properties are available.

Available properties

  • low particle generation
  • smooth inner surfaces
  • sterilisable & autoclavable
  • high purity
  • low media adsorption
  • biocompatible materials

Industries

  • pharmaceutical industry
  • laboratory and medical technology
  • food industry
  • biotechnology
  • cleanroom production

Material-specific compliances

Silicone (VMQ – Vinyl Methyl Silicone Rubber)

Possible conformities depending on compound and product:

  • FDA compliant
  • food-grade according to EU 1935/2004
  • USP Class VI
  • ISO 10993
  • BfR compliant
  • REACH & RoHS

PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene)

Typical properties & standards:

  • high chemical purity
  • FDA-compliant variants available
  • REACH & RoHS
  • suitable for high-purity processes

FKM/FPM (Viton®)

Depending on product series:

  • high chemical resistance
  • REACH- and RoHS-compliant variants
  • industrial high-performance applications

EPDM, NBR, CR & PVC

Depending on compound and use case:

  • food-grade variants
  • REACH & RoHS compliance
  • industrial quality standards
Technical Consulting

Looking for a specific solution?

In addition to standard materials, we offer custom compounds for your specific technical requirements. Our team of experts will be happy to advise you on material selection.

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Hardness

20–95 Shore A

Certificates

FDA / USP / KTW

Temp range

-200° to +260°C

Chem. resistance

Acid / Alkali / Oil

Material Expertise

Materials & Elastomer Compounds

High-performance materials for pharma, laboratory, industry & technology

Choosing the right material is crucial for safety, process stability and long service life in technical systems.

H. Riesbeck offers a comprehensive portfolio of high-quality elastomer, silicone and fluoropolymer materials for applications in medical technology, pharmaceuticals, laboratories, food processing and industrial process plants.

Each material has specific properties in terms of temperature resistance, chemical resistance, flexibility, pressure behavior, purity and media compatibility. This enables optimal solutions for nearly every application.

Silicone is one of the most versatile elastomers in modern hose and sealing technology.

This material stands out with high temperature resistance, excellent flexibility and physiological safety.

Properties

  • •temperature-resistant from approx. -60 °C to +250 °C
  • •UV and ozone resistant
  • •very flexible and durable
  • •sterilisable and autoclavable
  • •odorless and tasteless
  • •physiologically safe

Typical applications

  • •medical technology
  • •pharma and biotechnology
  • •food and beverage industry
  • •cleanroom technology
  • •laboratory applications
  • •peristaltic pumps

Special features

Platinum-cured silicones offer maximum purity and are preferred in sensitive medical and pharmaceutical applications. Peroxide-cured silicones are especially suitable for industrial applications with high temperature requirements.

PTFE is one of the most chemically resistant fluoropolymers worldwide and is widely known under the trade name Teflon™.

The material is ideal for aggressive chemicals, high-purity media and high-temperature applications.

Properties

  • •extremely chemical resistant
  • •anti-adhesive surface
  • •temperature-resistant up to approx. +260 °C
  • •nearly universal media resistance
  • •very low friction
  • •excellent aging resistance

Typical applications

  • •chemical and pharmaceutical industry
  • •laboratory and dosing technology
  • •acid and solvent transfer
  • •high-temperature processes
  • •high-purity media transfer

Special features

PTFE hoses are often used where maximum chemical purity and highest resistance to aggressive media are required.

FKM/FPM is a high-performance fluoroelastomer with exceptional resistance to chemicals, fuels, oils and high temperatures.

The material is especially known under the brand name Viton®.

Properties

  • •high chemical resistance
  • •fuel and oil resistant
  • •temperature-resistant up to approx. +200 °C
  • •excellent aging resistance
  • •very durable
  • •high media resistance

Typical applications

  • •chemical industry
  • •automotive industry
  • •fuel systems
  • •mechanical engineering
  • •industrial fluid technology

Special features

FKM/FPM is ideal for applications involving aggressive media, oils or high thermal loads.

NBR is an oil- and fuel-resistant elastomer material with very good mechanical properties.

It is frequently used in technical and industrial applications.

Properties

  • •high oil and grease resistance
  • •good abrasion resistance
  • •mechanically resilient
  • •flexible and cost-efficient
  • •temperature-resistant up to approx. +100 °C

Typical applications

  • •industrial seals
  • •fuel and oil lines
  • •mechanical engineering
  • •technical conveying systems
  • •hydraulic systems

Special features

NBR offers an excellent price-performance ratio for many industrial standard applications.

EPDM is a highly weather- and aging-resistant material with very good resistance to water, steam and many chemicals.

Properties

  • •excellent UV and ozone resistance
  • •very good weather resistance
  • •resistant to hot water and steam
  • •flexible and durable
  • •good chemical resistance

Typical applications

  • •food and beverage industry
  • •water and steam applications
  • •outdoor applications
  • •sealing technology
  • •plant engineering

Special features

EPDM is particularly suitable for outdoor applications or contact with water and steam.

Natural rubber is known for outstanding elasticity and high resilience.

Properties

  • •very elastic
  • •high flexibility
  • •good mechanical resilience
  • •high restoring force
  • •soft and flexible

Typical applications

  • •laboratory applications
  • •vacuum systems
  • •conveying technology
  • •technical apparatus
  • •flexible connection systems

Special features

NR is particularly suitable for applications requiring high dynamic load capacity and flexibility.

CR, often known as Neoprene®, is a versatile elastomer with good weather, oil and chemical resistance.

Properties

  • •good aging resistance
  • •weather and ozone resistant
  • •mechanically robust
  • •oil and grease resistant
  • •flame-retardant

Typical applications

  • •mechanical engineering
  • •industrial plants
  • •technical seals
  • •protective systems
  • •conveying technology

Special features

CR is often used where good mechanical properties and weather resistance must be combined.

PVC is a versatile thermoplastic material for numerous industrial standard applications.

Properties

  • •economical and robust
  • •available in flexible or rigid variants
  • •good chemical resistance
  • •available transparent
  • •easy to process

Typical applications

  • •technical hose systems
  • •laboratory applications
  • •media transfer
  • •mechanical engineering
  • •industrial supply systems

Special features

PVC hoses are especially suitable for economical standard solutions with good media resistance.

TYGON© represents advanced specialty hose systems for sensitive applications in pharma, laboratories, food technology and industry.

Different material compounds enable optimal solutions for diverse requirements.

Typical applications

  • •peristaltic pumps
  • •biopharmaceutical processes
  • •food and beverage production
  • •chemical dosing systems
  • •fuel and lubricant systems
  • •laboratory and analytical devices

Key product lines

  • →PharMed® BPT
  • →TYGON© 2375
  • →TYGON© E-LFL
  • →TYGON© A-60-C
  • →TYGON© A-60-F I.B.
  • →TYGON© A-60-G
  • →TYGON© Chemical
  • →TYGON© S3™ E-3603
  • →TYGON© B-44-3 / B-44-4X
  • →Tygon© Power F-4040-A
  • →TYGON© LP series

Special features

TYGON© hoses feature high purity, long service life, low particle generation and excellent media resistance.

Versilon™ stands for high-end hose solutions with maximum chemical resistance and high process reliability.

Typical applications

  • •pharmaceutical industry
  • •chemical plants
  • •cleanroom technology
  • •food technology
  • •high-performance processes

Key product lines

  • →Versilon™ 2001
  • →Versilon™ C-210-A
  • →Versilon™ C-544-A I.B.
  • →Versilon™ E-1000
  • →Versilon™ F-5500-A
  • →Versilon™ SE-200
  • →Versilon™ Silver

Special features

Versilon™ products provide highest purity, extreme chemical resistance and maximum safety for sensitive applications.

Industries

Elastomer solutions for production: food-safe & reliable

Food-safe and process-reliable

Safety and hygiene are top priorities in food technology. We offer food-safe hoses and stoppers made from silicone (VMQ), natural rubber and TPE, specifically developed for contact with foodstuffs. As a partner for medicine, pharmacy and food technology, we supply high-quality hoses made from Versilon™ and PTFE components that are resistant to common cleaning agents. Our pressure- and temperature-resistant material compounds guarantee flavour-neutral production.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most important questions about our products and services.

We carry a broad range of elastomeric materials: natural rubber (NR), nitrile rubber (NBR), EPDM, silicone (VMQ), PTFE/Teflon®, VITON®/FKM, TYGON©, VERSILIC® and TPE. Many materials are available in food-safe, biocompatible or FDA-compliant grades.

Yes – assembly/confectioning, drilling and moulded parts to drawing or sample are our core business. Contact us with your requirements and we will provide a no-obligation quote.

Stock items are usually shipped within 1–2 working days. Lead times for custom parts depend on complexity and quantity – get in touch and we'll find a fast solution together.

Depending on material and application, our products comply with FDA, BfR, RoHS, REACH and DIN ISO 3302. Declarations of conformity and material certificates are available on request.

We supply industry, laboratory, medical, pharmaceutical, food technology, wine-making, chemistry, analytical technology and many more sectors. From peristaltic pump tubing and analytical tubing to wine barrel stoppers – we have the right solution.

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