A new formulation of TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) tubing has been developed for fluid transfer in the biopharmaceutical industry: AdvantaFlex.

AdvantaFlex addresses the need for a flexible, translucent, sterilizable, moldable, heat sealable, and weldable biopharmaceutical tubing for fluid processing. AdvantaFlex maintains its physical properties following sterilization processes, resists kinking, remains translucent for visible product flow, and does not become gummy. Additionally, the unique properties of AdvantaFlex help it outperform similar tubing in peristaltic pumps.

Key Features
  • Excellent life in peristaltic pumps
  • Sterile weldable and heat sealable
  • Now available as leak - proof molded connections and tubing
  • Made from FDA-approved ingredients
  • Excellent low absorption and adsorption characteristics as compared to silicone
  • Meets various ISO and USP standards, including Class VI
  • Meets European Pharmacopoeia 3.2.2.1 standards
  • Low permeability as compared to silicone
  • Certified free of silicone oils and animal-derived ingredients
  • Smooth interior for excellent flow and performance
  • Sterilizable by gamma radiation or autoclave
  • Translucent for fluid flow visibility
  • Excellent tubing component for single-use systems
  • Sizes from 1/8" (0.125) through 1" (1.000) I.D.
  • Custom lengths, sizes, and packaging available
  • Sealed in polybags at manufacture for cleanliness
  • Documented quality control; lot traceable with identification on polybags
  • Single resin validation - no need to graft to other tubing materials like silicone for media filling and sampling applications that involves peristaltic pumps; helps eliminate operator errors
  • Chemical Characterization of Materials per ISO - "Extractables" test portfolio available
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Advantaflex Biopharmaceutical Grade TPE Tubing
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Advantaflex Biopharmaceutical Grade TPE Tubing
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Advantaflex Biopharmaceutical Grade TPE Tubing
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Advantaflex Biopharmaceutical Grade TPE Tubing
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Advantaflex Biopharmaceutical Grade TPE Tubing
I.D. N/A 0.125 in3.18 mm N/A 0.188 in4.76 mm N/A 0.188 in4.76 mm N/A 1/4 in6.35 mm N/A 1/4 in6.35 mm
Wall N/A 0.063 in1.59 mm N/A 0.063 in1.59 mm N/A 0.094 in2.38 mm N/A 0.063 in1.59 mm N/A 0.094 in2.38 mm
O.D. N/A 0.250 in6.35 mm N/A 0.313 in7.94 mm N/A 0.375 in9.52 mm N/A 0.375 in9.52 mm N/A 0.438 in11.11 mm
Working Pressure @ 70ºF (21.1ºC) N/A 30 psi2.1 bar N/A 23 psi1.6 bar N/A 32 psi2.2 bar N/A 20 psi1.4 bar N/A 23 psi1.6 bar
Length N/A 50 ft
Specific Gravity N/A 0.89
Durometer, Shore A ±5 N/A 65
Ultimate Tensile Strength N/A 2167 psi
Ultimate Elongation N/A 948 %
Tensile Modulus @ 100% N/A 364 psi
Tear Strength, Die B N/A 350 ppi
Compression Set, Method B, 22 Hours @ 23ºC at 25% Deflection N/A 9.9 %
Max. Operating Temp. N/A 275 ºF
Brittle Temperature N/A -88 ºF
Notes N/A Sold by standard coil length; longer standard lengths, such as 100 feet, are available on most sizes. Coils are supplied in heat-sealed polybags and bulk packed.

The data listed throughout this web site is meant only as a guide to aid in design, and is believed to be reliable; however, nothing stated shall constitute a guarantee or warranty for any application. Product field-testing should be performed to find the actual values for a specific application.