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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320 1254 | Material N/A PFA | I.D. N/A 7/16 in | O.D. N/A 9/16 in | Wall N/A 0.063 in | Working Pressure at 70ºF N/A 171 psi | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A 862 psi |
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320 1408 | Material N/A PFA | I.D. N/A 1/2 in | O.D. N/A 0.625 in | Wall N/A 0.063 in | Working Pressure at 70ºF N/A 160 psi | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A 778 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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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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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 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 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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300 1383 | Material N/A PTFE | I.D. N/A 7/16 in | O.D. N/A 9/16 in | Wall N/A 0.063 in | Working Pressure at 70ºF N/A 137 psi | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A 690 psi |
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320 1716 | Material N/A PFA | I.D. N/A 5/8 in | O.D. N/A 0.750 in | Wall N/A 0.063 in | Working Pressure at 70ºF N/A 132 psi | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A 650 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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310 1399 | Material N/A FEP | I.D. N/A 1/2 in | O.D. N/A 0.625 in | Wall N/A 0.063 in | Working Pressure at 70ºF N/A 125 psi | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A 622 psi |
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300 1537 | Material N/A PTFE | I.D. N/A 1/2 in | O.D. N/A 0.625 in | Wall N/A 0.063 in | Working Pressure at 70ºF N/A 125 psi | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A 622 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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300 0844 | Material N/A PTFE | 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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300 1691 | Material N/A PTFE | I.D. N/A 9/16 in | O.D. N/A 11/16 in | Wall N/A 0.063 in | Working Pressure at 70ºF N/A 112 psi | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A 567 psi |
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310 1707 | Material N/A FEP | I.D. N/A 5/8 in | O.D. N/A 0.750 in | Wall N/A 0.063 in | Working Pressure at 70ºF N/A 100 psi | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A 520 psi |
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300 1845 | Material N/A PTFE | I.D. N/A 5/8 in | O.D. N/A 0.750 in | Wall N/A 0.063 in | Working Pressure at 70ºF N/A 100 psi | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A 520 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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300 0998 | Material N/A PTFE | 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 2015 | Material N/A FEP | I.D. N/A 3/4 in | O.D. N/A 0.875 in | Wall N/A 0.063 in | Working Pressure at 70ºF N/A 90 psi | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A 447 psi |
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300 2076 | Material N/A PTFE | I.D. N/A 3/4 in | O.D. N/A 0.875 in | Wall N/A 0.063 in | Working Pressure at 70ºF N/A 90 psi | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A 447 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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300 1152 | Material N/A PTFE | 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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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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310 2169 | Material N/A FEP | I.D. N/A 0.875 in | O.D. N/A 1.00 in | Wall N/A 0.063 in | Working Pressure at 70ºF N/A 80 psi | Burst Pressure at 70ºF N/A 392 psi |
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