 Because FEP and other fluoropolymers are almost universally inert to industrial chemicals and solvents, their use for corrosion protection has become one of their largest growth areas. Often referred to as Teflon® tubing, FEP tubing can handle virtually any corrosive chemical in use today, with few exceptions. It is also recognized for its excellent resistance to heat — up to 500°F continuously. Lesser known is its usefulness in extremely cold temperatures — well below -200°F. It will remain reasonably flexible to -110°F.
NewAge Industries offers FEP tubing in a wide range of sizes and wall thickness to meet most any need - from straight tubing and fractional sizes, to Coiltef™, our coiled FEP tubing. Coiltef allows for increased flexibility in an otherwise semi-rigid fluoropolymer tubing and is manufactured from chemically inert FEP with FDA-sanctioned ingredients. Also available is Corrtef™, corrugated FEP tubing. Corrugations allow for a nearly zero bend radius and can be extended or compressed without affecting the tube’s I.D.
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| ABOUT FEP TUBING AND HOSE |
| Fluoropolymers are one of the most versatile engineering materials known and, since their discovery over 60 years ago, have been used in nearly every field of modern industry, technology, and science.
FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene) resin is pelletized for its hot-melt extrusion process. FEP tubing is known for its gas and vapor permeability properties and excellent UV transmission ratings. While very similar in composition to PTFE, there are a few notable differences. FEP has a lower heat shrink temperature and is more clear and flexible than PTFE.
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| HISTORY OF FEP |
| The original fluoropolymer resin, PTFE was discovered by Dr. Roy Plunkett, a chemist at DuPont, in 1938. The use of fluoropolymers became well known to the public in 1946 when E.I. DuPont began marketing his “Teflon®” brand product for use on cookware, as a fiber treatment for stain resistance, and in other household applications. FEP was first introduced in 1960. These days, high quality fluoropolymers are manufactured by a number of respected companies for use in the manufacture of FEP tubing. |
| TYPICAL INDUSTRIES AND APPLICATIONS |
| Adhesives & Hot Glue Delivery • Automotive • Cable Bundling • Chemical Transfer • Connector Sleeves • Corrosives • Cryogenics • De-ionized Water Transfer • Environmental Sampling • Flame Retardant Covering • Food & Beverage Processing • Internal Sheathing • Laboratory & Medical Uses • Lighting Covers • Medical Devices • Paint Spray Systems • Petrochemical Transfer • Pharmaceutical Processing and Packaging • Pure Air Systems • Pure Water & Fluid Systems • Push-Pull Cable Jacketing • Robotics • Sight Glass (FEP) • Solvent Transfer • Wire Insulation • Many More |
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