AP-Tube ECTFE

Name: AP-Tube ECTFE
Brand: Masterflex

ECTFE tubing for a wide range of industrial applications

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Product information

flame retardant

food approved

spiral-free

metal-free

resistant to chemicals

very pressure resistant

Product data

Product data

Key facts

Product Advantages

heat- and steam-resistant material, material with excellent non-stick properties, material is non-stick and therefore easy to clean, food compliant (FDA/EU...) depending on the model, lowest permeability of all fluorocarbons, good weldability, tubes are autoclavable or steam sterilisable

Construction / Material

Type of construction	extruded hose without metal spiral
Execution of the wall	made of highly abrasion-resistant material
Material of the wall	partially fluorinated plastic ECTFE (ethylene-chlorotrifluoroethylene)
Specifications of the wall	non-flammable (UL 94: V0)

Properties

Chemical Properties	good resistance to solvents, good UV resistance, weather-resistant, free from paint wetting impairment substances (LABS), chemical inertness, good resistance to aggressive chemicals
Mechanical Properties	high mechanical strength and impact resistance, very low sliding and static friction expressed by a low coefficient of friction, high resistance to stress cracking
Physical Properties	low surface energy, good dielectric properties, lowest permeation of all fluoropolymers
Pressure Resistance	very pressure resistant
Colour	transparent to translucent (depending on wall thickness), other colours available according to the RAL colour chart
Other	resistance to harsh environment

Operating Temperature

Temperature Range

-75 to 150 °C

Delivery Information

Delivery, type of production

custom configurations are available, available from 0‚ 3 mm inner diameter up to 25 mm outer diameter, according to customer requirements in defined ring lengths‚ wound on spools or in sections

Application Areas

Areas of application

Chemistry, Industry, Plant & Mechanical Engineering, Medical Technology, Robotics & Automation

Application areas

Chemistry

Industry

Plant & Mechanical Engineering

Medical Technology

Robotics & Automation

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