Vacuum Tube
These ultra flexible silicone tubes carry vacuum air from the vacuum pump to the UTM.
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Specs
length | 0.15m |
material | Semi-clear silicone |
Flexibility | Very flexible |
Compatible Tube Fittings | Barbs |
inner diameter | 6mm |
outer diameter | 10mm |
Price | $1.00 |
Quantity |
Express - 2
Express XL - 2 |
CAD model | Onshape |
Purchase | The FarmBot Shop |
Internal Part Names | 6 x 10mm Tube - 0.15m (Vacuum) |
vendor | LDO |
cost | $0.30 |
Component tests
Test | Description | Target | Tolerance |
---|---|---|---|
ID | Measure the inner diameter with digital calipers. | 6mm | +/- 0.1mm |
OD | Measure the outer diameter with digital calipers. | 10mm | +/- 0.25mm |
Length | Measure the length with a tape measure. | See BOM spec. | +/- 10mm |
Flexibility | Inspect for flexibility. | Tubing should be very flexible | N/A |
Kink resistance | Bend the tube into a 10cm diameter circle. | The tube should not kink | N/A |
Barb compatibility | Connect to a barbed adapter. | The tube should connect securely and resist being disconnected by hand. | N/A |