Chemfluor® FEP Tubing and Rod

FEP is fluorpolymer with excellent physical and chemical properties. It can withstand low cryogenic temperatures, and has low porosity and low permeation. Chemically inert at extreme temperatures, Chemfluor®   FEP can operate in temperatures ranging from -454°F to 400°F.

The materials transparency and weatherability make it ideal for use in sight gauges, especially when used with harsh chemicals.

Product Features

• Chemically inert
• Temperature resistant
• Ozone, UV and weather resistant
• Low coefficient of friction
• Transparent at thin cross sections
• Semi-flexible
• FDA approved
• USP Class VI compatible

Typical applications

• Sight gauges
• Valve and pump linings
• Hose and pipe liners
• Fluid handling
• Pharmaceutical industry

Chemfluor® FEP Heat Shrink Tubing

The excellent physical and chemical properties of Chemfluor® FEP Heat Shrink tubing allow it to be used in textile, paper, photographic, printing and food processing and packaging industries

The material Chemfluor® FEP Heat Shrink Tubing is made of is non-flammable and heat-resistant. It also provides protection from abuse, making it ideal for use as a see through protective shield for electrical connections and junctions

Product Features

• Excellent corrosion resistance
• Protection from abuse
• Non-stick surface
• Non-Flammable
• Heat-resistant
• Transparent

Typical applications

• Covers for feed and carrying rollers used in the textile, paper, photographic, printing and packaging industries.
• Protective see-through shield for electrical connections and junctions.
• Transparent, corrosion-resistant safety covers for sight gauges, flow meters and pipe fittings.

Chemfluor® PFA Tubing and Rod

Chemfluor® PFA's stress crack resistance, excellent electrical properties and temperatures resistant properties make it ideal for use in cable coating, valve and pump linings and insulating bushings. Chemfluor® PFA, which can operate in temperatures ranging from -320°F to 500°F is chemically inert and virtually non porous. Used in any application with high heat and chemical requirements, Chemfluor® PFA's non-stick characteristics promote ease of movement of viscous, aggressive compounds, and prevent binding or protiens.

Product Features

• Chemically inert
• Temperature-Resistant
• Ozone, UV and weather resistant
• Excellent electrical properties
• Translucent
• FDA approved
• USP Class VI compatible

Typical applications

• Cable coating
• Valve and pump linings
• Insulating bushings
• Biomedical tubing
• Pharmaceutical industry

Chemfluor® PFA High Purity Tubing and Rod

For applications requiring low extractables, high purity material is essential. Manufactured from specifically engineered, high purity resin, this material offers low levels of extractables, excellent chemical resistance and reduced chemical permeability

Chemfluor® PFA High Purity Tubing and Rod is used in the semiconductor, laboratory, environmental and pharmaceutical industries where ultrapure chemicals and deionized water require precise quality control

Product Features

• Low levels of fluorine ion extractables
• Excellent chemical resistance
• Reduced chemical permeability
• Improved flex-life
• Improved crack resistance
• Improved Surface smoothness
• Laser Marking available on request
• Resin certification available on request

Typical applications

• Semiconductor industry
• Pharmaceutical industry
• Environmental industry
• Laboratory industry

Chemfluor® 367 Tubing

Chemfluor® 367, a unique fluorpolymer maintains fluid integrity and in many ways out performs tubing made from standard, even high purity PFA resin. The surface of Chemfluor® 367 is up to 6 times smoother than tubing made of standard high purity resin. This results in less cross contamination, greater productivity yields and easier-to-clean systems. With its smooth surface, low extractables, excellent chemical resistance and out standing mechanical properties Chemfluor® 367 can be used in virtually and application where maintaining high purity is critical.

Product Features

• Superior surface smoothness and clarity
• Low extractables
• Excellent chemical resistance
• Outstanding mechanical properties
• Temperature range of -400°F to 450°F

Typical Applications

• Semiconductor industry
• Pharmaceutical industry
• Laboratory industry
• Environmental Industry
• Food processing industry

Chemfluor® PTFE Tubing

Chemfluor® PTFE tubing, manufactured from polytetrafluoroethylene resin, is a smooth, non-porous and dimensionally stable material that has excellent chemical resistant properties. Chemfluor® PTFE tubing handles working temperatures up to 500°F. It is widely used as a pressure tubing in general monitoring and paint, varnish or adhesive delivery lines. Chemfluor® PTFE tubing also services numerous applications in automotive, electrical and appliance markets.

Product Features

• Chemically inert
• Ultra-pure
• Non-toxic
• Wide temperature capabilities
• Non corroding and non oxidizing
• Outstanding dielectric properties
• Non-Stick
• Semi-flexible
• FDA approved

Typical Applications

• Analytical and process equipment
• Ultra violet radiation sterilization systems
• General laboratory use

Chemfluor® PVDF Tubing

Produced by Kynar® Flex resin, a co-polymer material, Chemfluor® PVDF tubing offers the stable characteristics or fluoropolymer. In addition, it has abrasion resistance, mechanical strength and an inherent high purity. Chemfluor® PVDF tubing also offers chemical compatibility in higher pH solutions, increased impact strength and better clarity than standard PVDF. These features make Chemfluor® PVDF tubing ideal for use in the semiconductor industry, and nuclear waste processing.

Product Features

• High purity/low extractables
• High abrasion resistance
• Excellent chemical resistance
• UV and radiation resistance
• Mechanical strength and toughness
• Low permeability
• FDA approved
• USP class VI compatible

Typical Applications

• Semiconductor industry
• Pulp and paper industry
• Pharmaceutical industry
• Chemical processing
• Food processing
• Laboratory

Chemfluor® PVDF Pipe

Chemfluor® PVDF is manufactured from Kynar® 740, and engineering thermoplastic that offers the stable characteristics of a fluoropolymer, as well as mechanical strength, abrasion resistance and high purity. Chemfluor® PVDF also offers excellent chemical resistance, UV radiation resistance and low permeability. These shapes are stocked in rigid material but are available in other resins on a custom basis.

Chemfluor® PVDF can be used in the semiconductor, pulp and paper, and pharmaceutical industries, as well as for chemical and food processing. Chemfluor® PVDF meets ASTM standard D3222

Product Features

• High purity/low extracables
• High abrasion resistance
• Excellent chemical resistance
• UV and radiation resistance
• Mechanical strength and toughness
• Low permeability
• FDA Approved

Typical Applications

• Semiconductor industry
• Pulp and paper industry
• Pharmaceutical industry
• Chemical processing
• Food processing

Chemfluor® ETFE Tubing and Rod

Manufactured by TefzelT, a resin that has improved mechanical properties over fluoropolymers such as PFA and FEP, Chemfluor® ETFE is resistant to abrasion, radiation and impact. The material is weather-resistant and inert to most solvents and chemicals. And, it has a continuous service temperature 300°F

Due to its mechanical properties, Chemfluor® ETFE can be used to manufacture valves, fittings, bearings, pump components and electrical coatings. Chemfluor® ETFE meets ASTM standard D3159

Product Features

• Mechanical strength
• Abrasion resistance
• Broad temperature range
• Good chemical resistance
• Continuous service temperature 300°F

Typical Applications

• Valves
• Fittings
• Bearings
• Pump connections
• Electrical coatings
• Laboratory

Chemfluor® 767 PCTFE Rod and bushing stock

PCTFE offers a unique balance of mechanical, chemical and electrical properties that are not available in any other material, The versatility of PCTFE allows its properties to be modified over a wide range, depending on manufacturing conditions. Because it offers high comprehensive strength and dimensional stability, PCTFE is a good structural material. It also is idea for instrumental and laboratory applications, since it has low permeability and out gassing. Its cold-flow characteristics are lower than fluoropolymers, and it won't deform under load at room temperature.

Product Features

• Excellent corrosion resistance
• Near-zero moisture absorption
• Ultra violet stability
• Excellent electrical insulating properties
• Temperature range from -400°F to 325°F
• FDA approved

Typical Applications

• Bearings
• Valves
• Gaskets
• Seals
• Instrumentation

Acutech PEEK Capillary tubing

PEEKT capillary tubing is designed specifically for the demands of high pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC). More corrosion resistant than stainless steel, PEEKT is strong enough to take the pressures of 5000PSI. PEEKT has nearly the heat resistance ad chemical resistance of PTFE but it is also structurally strong and abrasion resistant. It does not leach, and it is unaffected by continuous exposure to steam.

Product Features

• Excellent chemical resistance
• Abrasion resistance
• Structural strength
• Dimensionally stable
• Flame retardant (UL 94 V-O)
• Continuos service temperature 480°F
• USP Class VI compatible

Typical Applications

• Liquid chromatography
• Pump and valve components
• Seal rings
• Semiconductor industry
• Medical industry

Acutech Polycarbonate Tubing

Polycarbonate is a transparent material with high impact strength. It retains its rigidity and absorbs almost no moisture, making it ideal for electronic applications. Acutech stocks food grade polycarbonate, although UV stabilized, USP Class VI and gamma resistant grades available on custom basis. Colour matching also is available. Acutechs polycarbonate tubing meets ASTM standard D3935.

Product Features

• High impact strength
• Transparent
• Excellent dielectric properties
• Low deformation under load
• Continuous service temperature 250°F
• FDA approved

Typical Applications

• Insulators
• Rollers
• Handles
• Medical devices
• Housing components
• Food and beverage industry

Acutech DuailityT Tubing

DualityT provides the benefits of natural FEP such as a chemical resistance, low coefficient of friction and high purity, with abrasion resistance, strength and toughness of LDPE. An odourless and tasteless material, DualityT offers a continuous service temperature of -25°F to 175°F

Product Features

• High Purity
• Excellent chemical resistance
• Low coefficient of friction
• Non-photo active
• Odourless and tasteless
• Flexible
• Good abrasion resistance
• Continuous service temperature of -25°F to 175°F
• FDA approved

Typical Applications

• Gas and water sampling
• X-ray/photographic development equipment

Acutech Polypropylene Pipe

Pipe made from this resin is strong and has very good chemical resistance. Fittings (not currently available from Saint-Gobain) can be attached by a variety of methods, including socket fusion and IF welding.

Copolymer resin is used to manufacture pipe up to a 6" size. This gives the material additional impact resistance, making it less brittle. Larger pipe is made from homopolymer resin for improved I.D. surface. Flame retardant, UV stable and static dissipative pipe is available on a custom basis

Product Features

• Impact resistance
• Good chemical resistance
• Excellent machinability
• FDA approved
• Continuous service temperature 180°F

Typical Applications

• High-purity water systems
• Chemical processing
• Food processing