Polymers
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The Difference between Polyurethane and Nylon Tubing
Trying to decide whether to purchase nylon tubing or polyurethane hoses for your pneumatic application? Understanding the differences in materials will enable you to make the right choice and significantly improve system performance. Polyurethane Hose Or Nylon Tubing? Flexibility: While polyuret...Read more -
Polypropylene-Lined
Polypropylene is our most economical system. It has good resistance to both inorganic acids and bases. Polypropylene Homopolymer: Used in 1”-8” Swaged Pipe;Used in 1”-12” fittings;Temperature capability 0º F– 225º;Will exhibit brittle behavior as temperatures approach 0 F (-18 C);Possesses some ...Read more -
Melting and Application of UHMWPE Skived Film
UHMW Polyethylene Film has extremely high abrasion resistance, exceeding the abrasion resistance of steel. Coupled with broad chemical resistance and low coefficient of friction makes UHMW an extremely versatile engineering material for many severe service applications. Slippery like polymer® Flu...Read more -
Skiving Tubing / Pipe
Edge treatment of coil strip before it enters a tube and pipe mill, called skiving, is a rapidly advancing technology. Improving the coil edge before it is welded helps increase the quality of the seam join and helps prevent rejected tube or pipe. Edge treatment of coil strip before it enters a ...Read more -
Food Grade Tubing
Vinyl tubing is clear and flexible and provides an economical means of fluid transfer in a variety of applications. PVC tubing exhibits excellent elongation and drape. It is typically used for lower pressure applications and for OEM designs with complex tubing pathways. This flexible, smooth, co...Read more -
PEEK Insulated Wire
PEEK insulated wire is designed specifically for use in challenging environments, typical applications include magnet or winding wire for motors and electrical insulation. For some applications, little or no varnish is required and material properties are maintained in long, continuous lengths wi...Read more
