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General / Headquarters / Masterflex / Gelsenkirchen:
careers@masterflexgroup.com
Novoplast Schlauchtechnik / Halberstadt:
careers.novoplast@masterflexgroup.com
Matzen & Timm / Norderstedt:
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Fleima Plastic / Wald-Michelbach:
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AP-Tube PTFE
PTFE tubing with low friction coefficients and high mechanical strength at high temperatures.
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Product data
Construction / Material
| Type of construction | extruded hose without metal spiral |
| Execution of the wall | made of electrically insulating material, lowest coefficient of friction of all fluoroplastics, made from a homopolymer of TFE (tetrafluoroethylene), very low sliding and static friction expressed by a low coefficient of friction, friction-reducing‚ self-lubricating material, good dielectric properties, good stress crack resistance |
| Material of the wall | fully fluorinated plastic PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) |
| Material properties | heat- and steam-resistant material‚ making it autoclavable‚ which allows for steam sterilization, good weldability |
| Specifications of the wall | fire resistance/non flammable (UL 94: V0) |
Properties
| Chemical Properties | very good resistance to chemicals, good UV resistance, weather-resistant, non wetting, chemical inertness, good resistance to corrosive chemicals, good resistance to solvents |
| Mechanical Properties | high Hardness and wear resistance |
| Physical Properties | iow permeation, low surface energy |
| Colour | naturally transparent, white |
| Other | material with excellent non-stick properties enables optimal residue emptying, non-toxic, resistance to harsh environment |
Operating Temperature
| Temperature Range | -200 to 260 °C |
Application Areas
| Areas of application | Automotive, Chemistry, Industry, Painting Technology, Food & Pharma, Aerospace technology, Plant & Mechanical Engineering, Medical Technology |
Customizing Options
| optional item modification (on request) | FDA and USP Class VI compliant types available, Food compliant (FDA/EU...) depending on type, ATEX conform conductive properties on request |
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Supply variants
We supply our PTFE tubing in standard outer diameters of up to 2.00 mm on plastic spools. Larger dimensions are supplied as standard in 50 or 100 m rings. We are happy to supply customised products on request, including in straight lengths of up to 6 metres. We can also manufacture other dimensions at short notice on request.,* The minimum bending radius specifications for our tubings are partly theoretical and represent typical values at 23 °C. The specifications are provided for comparison purposes only and do not represent guaranteed properties. They must be verified by the user. | ** The burst pressure specifications for our tubings are partly theoretical and are based on the unit bar at ** The burst pressure specifications for our tubings are partly theoretical and are based on the unit bar at a room temperature of 23 °C. The values are used for product comparison purposes, but do not represent guaranteed properties of our products. Pressure resistance decreases as temperatures rise. For safe operation, we recommend maintaining at least three times the safety margin (max. operating pressure = ambient pressure at the corresponding operating temperature /3).
