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Schneider 18mm Stainless Steel Star Piping Tube

SKU: GT122

£4.59(£5.51 inc VAT)

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The Schneider 18mm star piping tube is a standard bakery and pastry tool used to pipe rosettes, shells, borders, and other star-profile decorations onto cakes, tarts, and confectionery. Made from stainless steel, it fits into a conventional piping bag coupler or sits directly inside a piping bag, and the 18mm opening produces a well-defined star pattern suitable for both finishing work and larger-volume piped portions.

In a busy pastry section or production bakery, consistency matters. A well-made metal tube holds its shape under repeated pressure and resists the deformation that cheaper plastic equivalents can develop over time. The stainless steel construction also makes cleaning straightforward — it can go through a commercial dishwasher without warping or corroding, which is a practical advantage when a team is turning around large batches.

  • Produces clean, defined star profiles for consistent presentation
  • Stainless steel resists deformation under sustained piping pressure
  • Compatible with standard piping bags and couplers
  • Dishwasher safe for efficient cleaning between uses
  • Lightweight and easy to handle during extended decoration work

There are no installation requirements — this is a hand tool that needs only a piping bag and the appropriate filling. The 18mm size is a common mid-range choice for decorative work; kitchens requiring finer detail work or larger statement portions will find smaller and larger star tubes better suited to those tasks.

This tube is well suited to professional pastry kitchens, hotel banqueting operations, and production bakeries where reliable, repeatable piping results are needed day to day. If you are building out a full set of piping tubes or are unsure which sizes suit your menu, the team is happy to help you work through the options.

Frequently asked questions

What types of decoration is the 18mm star tube best suited for?

The 18mm opening is a practical mid-range size, well suited to rosettes, shell borders, and piped swirls on cakes, cupcakes, and tarts. It produces a bold, well-defined star profile that works for both finishing individual portions and decorating larger display pieces. For finer detail work, a smaller tube would give better definition.

Will this tube work with the piping bags and couplers we already use?

The Schneider star tube is designed to be compatible with standard piping bags and can be used with or without a coupler, depending on your setup. If you are using a coupler system, check that the coupler opening is large enough to accommodate an 18mm tube, as some smaller couplers are sized for narrower tips.

How should this tube be cleaned in a professional kitchen environment?

The stainless steel construction makes it fully dishwasher safe, which suits a commercial kitchen environment where quick turnaround between uses is important. If cleaning by hand, the open star profile is straightforward to brush through with a standard pastry brush or small cleaning brush to remove residual cream or icing.
Schneider 18mm Stainless Steel Star Piping Tube

£4.59(£5.51 inc VAT)

£4.59(£5.51 inc VAT)

The Schneider 18mm star piping tube is a standard bakery and pastry tool used to pipe rosettes, shells, borders, and other star-profile decorations onto cakes, tarts, and confectionery. Made from stainless steel, it fits into a conventional piping bag coupler or sits directly inside a piping bag, and the 18mm opening produces a well-defined star pattern suitable for both finishing work and larger-volume piped portions.

In a busy pastry section or production bakery, consistency matters. A well-made metal tube holds its shape under repeated pressure and resists the deformation that cheaper plastic equivalents can develop over time. The stainless steel construction also makes cleaning straightforward — it can go through a commercial dishwasher without warping or corroding, which is a practical advantage when a team is turning around large batches.

  • Produces clean, defined star profiles for consistent presentation
  • Stainless steel resists deformation under sustained piping pressure
  • Compatible with standard piping bags and couplers
  • Dishwasher safe for efficient cleaning between uses
  • Lightweight and easy to handle during extended decoration work

There are no installation requirements — this is a hand tool that needs only a piping bag and the appropriate filling. The 18mm size is a common mid-range choice for decorative work; kitchens requiring finer detail work or larger statement portions will find smaller and larger star tubes better suited to those tasks.

This tube is well suited to professional pastry kitchens, hotel banqueting operations, and production bakeries where reliable, repeatable piping results are needed day to day. If you are building out a full set of piping tubes or are unsure which sizes suit your menu, the team is happy to help you work through the options.