Plastic Tubing
Plastic tubing of various lengths and bores constructed of materials suitable for general laboratory, biopharmaceutical, food and beverage, medical, vacuum, low-pressure, high-pressure, cleanroom or environmental applications. Products may be chemical- or corrosion-resistant. Formulated for resistance to flex fatigue and abrasion, plastic tubing is more flexible and less permeable than rubber tubing.
How Is Plastic Tubing Used?
Flexible plastic tubing may be used as transfer lines for contamination fluid control, hydraulics, protective jacketing, vacuum pump and diaphragm pump feeds and discharges, refrigeration, water and fluid lines, food and beverage, instrumentation, research laboratories, agriculture, material handling, air and gas lines, chemical lines and pharmaceuticals.
Types of Plastic Tubing:
• PVC: lightweight and flexible, will retain its bore on bending and can be sterilized up to 121°C
• Silicone: ideal where a hard-wearing material is needed, including transfer of liquids or higher temperature environments
• LDPE: good for general low pressure and temperature, instrumentation, corrosive atmosphere, and food processing
• PTFE: has excellent chemical-resistant and temperature-resistant properties
• PE: flexible, lightweight, durable, and corrosion resistant, used for a wide range of liquid, gas, and fluid transfer applications
• FEP: clear, small-diameter tubing, the economical choice for chemical resistance and broad temperature exposure
• PEEK: high-performance polymer with mechanical and chemical resistance, and highly resistant to thermal degradation
AVANTOR MASTERFLEX (VWR LLC) Flexelene SFX6-8N SFX Flexible Polyethylene Tubing, 3/8 x 1/2, 100' per pack
Applications: Pharmaceutical, biotech, and general lab applications. Characteristics: Good chemical resistance. Ultra-low extractables. Heat-sealable. Translucent. Certifications: Meets USP Class VI requirements. Temperature range: -40 to 100¿F (-40 to 37¿C) Sterilize: Ethylene oxide or gamma irradiation.
AVANTOR MASTERFLEX (VWR LLC) Flexelene SFX1-2N SFX Flexible Polyethylene Tubing, 1/16 x 1/8, 100' per pack
Applications: Pharmaceutical, biotech, and general lab applications. Characteristics: Good chemical resistance. Ultra-low extractables. Heat-sealable. Translucent. Certifications: Meets USP Class VI requirements. Temperature range: -40 to 100¿F (-40 to 37¿C) Sterilize: Ethylene oxide or gamma irradiation.
Sigma Aldrich Fine Chemicals Biosciences PVC, L × W × H 420 mm × 300 mm × 30 mm
PVC, L × W × H 420 mm × 300 mm × 30 mm
AVANTOR MASTERFLEX (VWR LLC) Flexelene SFX2-4N SFX Flexible Polyethylene Tubing, 1/8 x 1/4, 100' per pack
Applications: Pharmaceutical, biotech, and general lab applications. Characteristics: Good chemical resistance. Ultra-low extractables. Heat-sealable. Translucent. Certifications: Meets USP Class VI requirements. Temperature range: -40 to 100¿F (-40 to 37¿C) Sterilize: Ethylene oxide or gamma irradiation.
AVANTOR MASTERFLEX (VWR LLC) Masterflex Transfer Tubing, FEP-Lined Polyethylene, 3/8"" ID x 1/2"" OD; 100 ft
Applications: Ground water sampling and other sampling and monitoring uses that require the high purity and chemical inertness of FEP. Characteristics: Chemically inert, non-toxic FEP-liner with a durable polyethylene jacket. Rigid but bends at low temperatures. Translucent. Certification: Resin is FDA-compliant (21 CFR 177.1550). Tubing is manufactured according to GMP. Temperature range: -100 to 175¿F (-73 to 80¿C) Sterilize: With ethylene oxide.