Fluoropolymer Tubing (PTFE, FEP & PFA)
FDA & Process Tubing
Almost totally inert, FLUOROPOLYMER tubing can be used with virtually all industrial solvents, chemicals, and corrosive materials, even at elevated temperatures. It does, however, react with fluorine, molten sodium hydroxide, and molten alkali metals.
FLUOROPOLYMER tubing can be steam or chemically sterilized in-line with any industrial cleaner, solvent, or sterilizing method.
FLUOROPOLYMER’s non-stick property allows transport of viscous, sticky materials without line clogging. It also offers outstanding aging resistance.
PTFE’s translucent white color will vary naturally from lot to lot, however the quality and physical properties do not change. FEP and PFA are clearer and can be heat sealed and heat bonded.
Permanent color striping, etching, and longer-than-listed lengths are available through minimum order. Polyethylene-jacketed, thin-wall fluoropolymer tubing, for low-cost purity, is also available through minimum order.
What is it?
PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) resin is supplied in powdered form, which is mixed, preformed, and extruded into a paste, and then finally tubing. It is translucent white in color.
FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene) resin is pelletized for its hot-melt extrusion process and is a clear tubing.
PFA (Perfluoroalkoxy) resin is also a pelletized product which is hot melt extruded. It, too, is clear.
- Chemically inert; low permeability
- Manufactured from FDA-sanctioned ingredients for use with food contact surfaces
- Lowest coefficient of friction of any solid material
- Widest service temperature of any plastic tubing (-275ºF to 500ºF)
- Excellent electrical and weathering properties; non-flammable
- Made without plasticizer which can leach into critical streams
- Ultra-high-purity grades available for the semiconductor industry.
Almost totally inert, FLUOROPOLYMER tubing can be used with virtually all industrial solvents, chemicals, and corrosive materials, even at elevated temperatures. It does, however, react with fluorine, molten sodium hydroxide, and molten alkali metals.
FLUOROPOLYMER tubing can be steam or chemically sterilized in-line with any industrial cleaner, solvent, or sterilizing method.
FLUOROPOLYMER’s non-stick property allows transport of viscous, sticky materials without line clogging. It also offers outstanding aging resistance.
PTFE’s translucent white color will vary naturally from lot to lot, however the quality and physical properties do not change. FEP and PFA are clearer and can be heat sealed and heat bonded.
Permanent color striping, etching, and longer-than-listed lengths are available through minimum order. Polyethylene-jacketed, thin-wall fluoropolymer tubing, for low-cost purity, is also available through minimum order.
What is it?
PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) resin is supplied in powdered form, which is mixed, preformed, and extruded into a paste, and then finally tubing. It is translucent white in color.
FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene) resin is pelletized for its hot-melt extrusion process and is a clear tubing.
PFA (Perfluoroalkoxy) resin is also a pelletized product which is hot melt extruded. It, too, is clear.
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Material |
I.D. |
O.D. |
Wall |
Working Pressure at 70ºF |
Burst Pressure at 70ºF |
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300 0767 | Material N/A PTFE | I.D. N/A 3/16 in | O.D. N/A 5/16 in | Wall N/A 0.063 in | Working Pressure at 70ºF N/A 242 psi | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A 1220 psi |
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320 0715 | Material N/A PFA | I.D. N/A 1/4 in | O.D. N/A 5/16 in | Wall N/A 0.030 in | Working Pressure at 70ºF N/A 150 psi | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A 758 psi |
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310 1091 | Material N/A FEP | I.D. N/A 3/8 in | O.D. N/A 0.500 in | Wall N/A 0.063 in | Working Pressure at 70ºF N/A 150 psi | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A 774 psi |
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310 0552 | Material N/A FEP | I.D. N/A 3/16 in | O.D. N/A 0.250 in | Wall N/A 0.030 in | Working Pressure at 70ºF N/A 150 psi | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A 756 psi |
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300 1229 | Material N/A PTFE | I.D. N/A 3/8 in | O.D. N/A 0.500 in | Wall N/A 0.063 in | Working Pressure at 70ºF N/A 150 psi | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A 774 psi |
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300 0690 | Material N/A PTFE | I.D. N/A 3/16 in | O.D. N/A 0.250 in | Wall N/A 0.030 in | Working Pressure at 70ºF N/A 150 psi | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A 756 psi |
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310 0321 | Material N/A FEP | I.D. N/A 0.125 in | O.D. N/A 3/16 in | Wall N/A 0.030 in | Working Pressure at 70ºF N/A 199 psi | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A 1002 psi |
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300 0459 | Material N/A PTFE | I.D. N/A 0.125 in | O.D. N/A 3/16 in | Wall N/A 0.030 in | Working Pressure at 70ºF N/A 199 psi | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A 1002 psi |
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310 0244 | Material N/A FEP | I.D. N/A 3/32 in | O.D. N/A 5/32 in | Wall N/A 0.030 in | Working Pressure at 70ºF N/A 238 psi | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A 1197 psi |
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300 0382 | Material N/A PTFE | I.D. N/A 3/32 in | O.D. N/A 5/32 in | Wall N/A 0.030 in | Working Pressure at 70ºF N/A 238 psi | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A 1197 psi |
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310 0167 | Material N/A FEP | I.D. N/A 1/16 in | O.D. N/A 3/16 in | Wall N/A 0.063 in | Working Pressure at 70ºF N/A 393 psi | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A 1983 psi |
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300 0305 | Material N/A PTFE | I.D. N/A 1/16 in | O.D. N/A 3/16 in | Wall N/A 0.063 in | Working Pressure at 70ºF N/A 393 psi | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A 1983 psi |
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310 0090 | Material N/A FEP | I.D. N/A 1/16 in | O.D. N/A 0.125 in | Wall N/A 0.030 in | Working Pressure at 70ºF N/A 295 psi | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A 1487 psi |
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300 0228 | Material N/A PTFE | I.D. N/A 1/16 in | O.D. N/A 0.125 in | Wall N/A 0.030 in | Working Pressure at 70ºF N/A 295 psi | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A 1487 psi |
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310 0048 | Material N/A FEP | I.D. N/A 1/32 in | O.D. N/A 3/32 in | Wall N/A 0.030 in | Working Pressure at 70ºF N/A 389 psi | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A 1962 psi |
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300 0151 | Material N/A PTFE | I.D. N/A 1/32 in | O.D. N/A 3/32 in | Wall N/A 0.030 in | Working Pressure at 70ºF N/A 389 psi | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A 1962 psi |
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310 0398 | Material N/A FEP | I.D. N/A 0.125 in | O.D. N/A 0.250 in | Wall N/A 0.063 in | Working Pressure at 70ºF N/A 300 psi | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A 1511 psi |
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300 0536 | Material N/A PTFE | I.D. N/A 0.125 in | O.D. N/A 0.250 in | Wall N/A 0.063 in | Working Pressure at 70ºF N/A 300 psi | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A 1511 psi |
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310 0783 | Material N/A FEP | I.D. N/A 1/4 in | O.D. N/A 0.375 in | Wall N/A 0.063 in | Working Pressure at 70ºF N/A 200 psi | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A 1024 psi |
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300 0921 | Material N/A PTFE | I.D. N/A 1/4 in | O.D. N/A 0.375 in | Wall N/A 0.063 in | Working Pressure at 70ºF N/A 200 psi | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A 1024 psi |
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321 0879 | Material N/A PFA | I.D. N/A 10 mm | O.D. N/A 12 mm | Wall N/A 1 mm | Working Pressure at 70ºF N/A | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A |
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321 0704 | Material N/A PFA | I.D. N/A 8 mm | O.D. N/A 10 mm | Wall N/A 1 mm | Working Pressure at 70ºF N/A | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A |
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321 0529 | Material N/A PFA | I.D. N/A 6 mm | O.D. N/A 8 mm | Wall N/A 1 mm | Working Pressure at 70ºF N/A | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A |
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321 0354 | Material N/A PFA | I.D. N/A 4 mm | O.D. N/A 6 mm | Wall N/A 1 mm | Working Pressure at 70ºF N/A | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A |
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311 1052 | Material N/A FEP | I.D. N/A 12 mm | O.D. N/A 14 mm | Wall N/A 1 mm | Working Pressure at 70ºF N/A | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A |
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