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 1922 | Material N/A PTFE | I.D. N/A 11/16 in | O.D. N/A 0.750 in | Wall N/A 0.032 in | Working Pressure at 70ºF N/A 50 psi | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A 255 psi |
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310 1784 | Material N/A FEP | I.D. N/A 11/16 in | O.D. N/A 0.750 in | Wall N/A 0.032 in | Working Pressure at 70ºF N/A 50 psi | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A 255 psi |
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300 0074 | Material N/A PTFE | I.D. N/A 1/32 in | O.D. N/A 1/16 in | Wall N/A 0.015 in | Working Pressure at 70ºF N/A | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A |
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300 1999 | Material N/A PTFE | I.D. N/A 3/4 in | O.D. N/A 0.830 in | Wall N/A 0.040 in | Working Pressure at 70ºF N/A 61 psi | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A 305 psi |
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300 2461 | Material N/A PTFE | I.D. N/A 1.5 in | O.D. N/A 1.58 in | Wall N/A 0.040 in | Working Pressure at 70ºF N/A 32 psi | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A 161 psi |
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310 1938 | Material N/A FEP | I.D. N/A 3/4 in | O.D. N/A 0.830 in | Wall N/A 0.040 in | Working Pressure at 70ºF N/A 61 psi | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A 305 psi |
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310 2554 | Material N/A FEP | I.D. N/A 1.5 in | O.D. N/A 1.58 in | Wall N/A 0.040 in | Working Pressure at 70ºF N/A | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A |
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320 0176 | Material N/A PFA | 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 369 psi | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A 1859 psi |
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320 0330 | Material N/A PFA | 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 297 psi | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A 1497 psi |
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320 0407 | Material N/A PFA | 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 249 psi | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A 1253 psi |
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320 0561 | Material N/A PFA | 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 190 psi | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A 945 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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320 0869 | Material N/A PFA | I.D. N/A 5/16 in | O.D. N/A 0.375 in | Wall N/A 0.030 in | Working Pressure at 70ºF N/A 125 psi | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A 633 psi |
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320 1331 | Material N/A PFA | I.D. N/A 1/2 in | O.D. N/A 9/16 in | Wall N/A 0.030 in | Working Pressure at 70ºF N/A 84 psi | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A 424 psi |
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320 1485 | Material N/A PFA | I.D. N/A 9/16 in | O.D. N/A 0.625 in | Wall N/A 0.030 in | Working Pressure at 70ºF N/A 75 psi | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A 381 psi |
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310 1168 | Material N/A FEP | I.D. N/A 7/16 in | O.D. N/A 0.500 in | Wall N/A 0.030 in | Working Pressure at 70ºF N/A 75 psi | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A 381 psi |
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310 1322 | Material N/A FEP | I.D. N/A 1/2 in | O.D. N/A 9/16 in | Wall N/A 0.030 in | Working Pressure at 70ºF N/A 67 psi | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A 339 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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310 0706 | Material N/A FEP | 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 120 psi | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A 606 psi |
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310 0860 | Material N/A FEP | I.D. N/A 5/16 in | O.D. N/A 0.375 in | Wall N/A 0.030 in | Working Pressure at 70ºF N/A 100 psi | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A 506 psi |
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310 1014 | Material N/A FEP | I.D. N/A 3/8 in | O.D. N/A 7/16 in | Wall N/A 0.030 in | Working Pressure at 70ºF N/A 86 psi | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A 435 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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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 1768 | Material N/A PTFE | I.D. N/A 5/8 in | O.D. N/A 11/16 in | Wall N/A 0.030 in | Working Pressure at 70ºF N/A 55 psi | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A 278 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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