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Techyours™ ETFE Tubing

Get to Know Techyours™ ETFE Tubing

Everflon™ ETFE is a fluoropolymer that is chemically and structurally similar to polyolefins such as polyethylene, thus providing a higher abrasion, impact, and crush resistance than its fully fluorinated (perfluoropolymer) counterparts -PTFE, FEP, and PFA.


Techyours™ ETFE tubing is commonly used in wiring harnesses, in exterior film applications where weathering resistance is desirable, and as a liner in tanks where specific chemical and wear resistance is required. Its high tensile strength at 25 °C also leads to a higher working pressure at that temperature.


Techyours™ ETFE Tubing Offers

● High abrasion and wear resistance while maintaining chemical inertness


● Higher tensile strength and working pressure than PTFE, FEP, PFA at 25 degrees Celsius


● More limited chemical resistance than PTFE, FEP and PFA


● Great for mechanical, electrical, architectural, and aerospace applications


● Maximum use temperature of 300 F (~150 C)


● Natural ETFE is semi-transparent

Features of Techyours™ ETFE Tubing

Chemical Resistance:

Techyours™ ETFE tubing exhibits excellent resistance to a wide range of chemicals, including acids, bases, solvents, and corrosive substances. This makes it an ideal choice for applications involving aggressive chemical environments.

High Temperature Stability

Techyours™ ETFE tubing can withstand elevated temperatures without sacrificing its mechanical properties. It retains its structural integrity and dimensional stability even at temperatures exceeding 150°C (302°F), making it suitable for high-temperature applications.

Mechanical Strength

Despite its lightweight nature,Techyours™ ETFE tubing boasts impressive mechanical strength and toughness. It can endure mechanical stresses, including bending, flexing, and impact, without undergoing deformation or failure.

Transparency

Techyours™ ETFE tubing offers excellent optical clarity, allowing for visual inspection of fluids and processes. Its transparency enables operators to monitor flow, detect contaminants, and ensure proper functioning in various applications.

UV Resistance

Techyours™ ETFE tubing is inherently resistant to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, making it suitable for outdoor applications exposed to sunlight. It does not degrade or become brittle upon prolonged exposure to UV rays, ensuring long-term durability and performance.

Who is Seeking Techyours™ ETFE Tubing

Techyours™ ETFE Tubing is used in renewable energy applications, particularly in solar panel manufacturing and photovoltaic systems. It serves as encapsulation material for solar cells, providing protection against environmental factors while allowing for efficient light transmission.

Techyours™ ETFE tubing is commonly used in aerospace and aviation applications, including aircraft fluid systems, fuel lines, pneumatic controls, and wiring harnesses. Its lightweight construction, chemical resistance, and temperature stability make it well-suited for demanding aerospace environments.

Techyours™ ETFE tubing is extensively utilized in chemical processing plants for transporting corrosive chemicals, acids, and solvents. Its superior chemical resistance ensures safe and reliable fluid handling, minimizing the risk of contamination and corrosion in industrial processes.

Techyours™ ETFE Tubing  finds applications in the automotive industry for fuel lines, brake systems, electrical wiring, and sensor cables. Its resistance to automotive fluids, such as gasoline, oil, and coolant, coupled with its temperature stability, makes it an excellent choice for automotive components.

Techyours™ ETFE Tubing is employed in electronics and electrical engineering for wire insulation, cable jackets, and electrical conduit systems. Its high dielectric strength, thermal stability, and flame resistance make it suitable for electrical applications requiring reliability and durability.

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Sizing Charts

Metric Sizes

All dimensions in millimeters

SIZE, ID X OD INSIDE DIAMETER-ID TOLERANCE, +/- WALL THICKNESS TOLERANCE, +/- OUTSIDE DIAMETER-OD
2 x 3 2.00 0.10 0.50 0.10 3.00
2 x 4 2.00 0.10 1.00 0.10 4.00
3 x 4 3.00 0.15 0.50 0.20 4.00
3 x 5 3.00 0.15 1.00 0.20 5.00
4 x 5 4.00 0.15 0.50 0.10 5.00
4 x 6 4.00 0.15 1.00 0.20 6.00
5 x 6 5.00 0.20 0.50 0.10 6.00
5 x 7 5.00 0.20 1.00 0.20 7.00
6 x 7 6.00 0.20 0.50 0.10 7.00
6 x 8 6.00 0.20 1.00 0.20 8.00
7 x 8 7.00 0.20 0.50 0.10 8.00
7 x 9 7.00 0.20 1.00 0.20 9.00
8 x 9 8.00 0.20 0.50 0.10 9.00
8 x 10 8.00 0.20 1.00 0.20 10.00
10 x 12 10.00 0.30 1.00 0.20 12.00
12 x 14 12.00 0.30 1.00 0.20 14.00
14 x 16 14.00 0.40 1.00 0.20 16.00
16 x 18 16.00 0.40 1.00 0.20 18.00
18 x 20 18.00 0.50 1.00 0.20 20.00
20 x 22 20.00 0.50 1.00 0.20 22.00

Inche Sizes

All Dimensions in inches

SIZE, FRACTIONA INSIDE DIAMETER-ID WALL THICKNESS TOLERANCE, +/- OUTSIDE DIAMETER-OD TOLERANCE, +/-
1/32 0.031 0.016 0.003 0.063 0.004
1/16 0.063 0.031 0.005 0.125 0.005
1/16 0.063 0.062 0.010 0.188 0.008
1/8 0.125 0.031 0.005 0.188 0.008
1/8 0.125 0.062 0.010 0.250 0.008
5/32 0.156 0.047 0.007 0.250 0.008
3/16 0.188 0.031 0.005 0.250 0.008
1/4 0.250 0.031 0.005 0.313 0.010
1/4 0.250 0.062 0.010 0.375 0.010
5/16 0.312 0.031 0.005 0.375 0.010
3/8 0.375 0.031 0.005 0.438 0.010
3/8 0.375 0.062 0.010 0.500 0.010
7/16 0.438 0.031 0.005 0.500 0.010
1/2 0.500 0.031 0.005 0.563 0.010
1/2 0.500 0.062 0.010 0.625 0.010
9/16 0.562 0.031 0.005 0.625 0.010
5/8 0.625 0.031 0.007 0.688 0.020
5/8 0.625 0.062 0.010 0.750 0.020
11/16 0.688 0.031 0.007 0.750 0.020
3/4 0.750 0.040 0.007 0.830 0.020
7/8 0.875 0.045 0.007 0.965 0.020
7/8 0.875 0.062 0.010 1.000 0.020
1 1.000 0.045 0.007 1.090 0.020
1-1/4 1.250 0.045 0.007 1.340 0.020
1-1/2 1.500 0.050 0.008 1.600 0.020

Metric Spaghetti Sizes

   All dimensions in millimeters

                    INSIDE DIAMETER-ID                    TOLERANCE, +/-                    WALL THICKNESS                    TOLERANCE, +/-                    OUTSIDE DIAMETER-OD
                    0.30                    0.05                    0.23                    0.05                    0.76
                    0.40                    0.05                    0.23                    0.05                    0.86
                    0.50                    0.05                    0.23                    0.05                    0.96
                    0.50                    0.05                    0.30                    0.07                    1.10
                    0.70                    0.05                    0.25                    0.05                    1.20
                    0.90                    0.05                    0.30                    0.07                    1.50
                    1.00                    0.05                    0.30                    0.07                    1.60
                    1.10                    0.10                    0.30                    0.07                    1.70
                    1.20                    0.10                    0.30                    0.07                    1.80
                    1.40                    0.10                    0.30                    0.07                    2.00
                    1.50                    0.10                    0.30                    0.07                    2.10
                    1.70                    0.10                    0.30                    0.07                    2.30
                    1.90                    0.10                    0.30                    0.07                    2.50
                    2.20                    0.15                    0.30                    0.07                    2.80
                    2.40                    0.15                    0.30                    0.07                    3.00
                    2.70                    0.15                    0.30                    0.07                    3.30
                    2.90                    0.15                    0.30                    0.07                    3.50
                    3.00                    0.15                    0.30                    0.07                    3.60
                    3.20                    0.15                    0.30                    0.07                    3.80
                    3.40                    0.15                    0.30                    0.07                    4.00

AWG Sizes

   All Dimensions in inches

SIZE INSIDE DIAMETER-ID LIGHT WALL THIN WALL STD.WALL HEAVY WALL
  MIN MAX NOM TOL +/- NOM. TOL +/- NOM. TOL +/- NOM. TOL +/-
32 0.007 0.011 0.006 0.002 0.009 0.002        
30 0.010 0.015 0.006 0.002 0.009 0.002 0.009 0.002    
28 0.013 0.018 0.006 0.002 0.009 0.002 0.009 0.002    
26 0.016 0.021 0.006 0.002 0.009 0.002 0.009 0.002    
24 0.020 0.026 0.006 0.002 0.010 0.003 0.012 0.003 0.016 0.003
23 0.023 0.029 0.006 0.002 0.010 0.003 0.012 0.003 0.016 0.003
22 0.025 0.032 0.006 0.002 0.010 0.003 0.012 0.003 0.016 0.003
21 0.029 0.035 0.006 0.002 0.010 0.003 0.012 0.003 0.018 0.003
20 0.032 0.040 0.006 0.002 0.012 0.003 0.016 0.003 0.018 0.003
19 0.036 0.044 0.006 0.002 0.012 0.003 0.016 0.003 0.020 0.004
18 0.040 0.049 0.006 0.002 0.012 0.003 0.016 0.003 0.020 0.004
17 0.045 0.054 0.006 0.002 0.012 0.003 0.016 0.003 0.020 0.004
16 0.051 0.061 0.006 0.002 0.012 0.003 0.016 0.003 0.020 0.004
15 0.057 0.067 0.006 0.002 0.012 0.003 0.016 0.003 0.020 0.004
14 0.064 0.074 0.008 0.002 0.012 0.003 0.016 0.003 0.020 0.004
13 0.072 0.082 0.008 0.002 0.012 0.003 0.016 0.003 0.020 0.004
12 0.081 0.091 0.008 0.002 0.012 0.003 0.016 0.003 0.020 0.004
11 0.091 0.101 0.008 0.002 0.012 0.003 0.016 0.003 0.020 0.004
10 0.102 0.112 0.008 0.002 0.012 0.003 0.016 0.003 0.025 0.005
9 0.114 0.124 0.008 0.002 0.015 0.003 0.020 0.004 0.025 0.005
8 0.129 0.141 0.008 0.002 0.015 0.003 0.020 0.004 0.030 0.005
7 0.144 0.158 0.008 0.002 0.015 0.003 0.020 0.004 0.030 0.005
6 0.162 0.178 0.010 0.003 0.015 0.003 0.020 0.004 0.030 0.005
5 0.182 0.198 0.010 0.003 0.015 0.003 0.020 0.004 0.032 0.005
4 0.204 0.224 0.010 0.003 0.015 0.003 0.020 0.004    
3 0.229 0.249 0.010 0.003 0.015 0.003 0.020 0.004    
2 0.258 0.278 0.010 0.003 0.015 0.003 0.020 0.004    
1 0.289 0.311 0.010 0.003 0.015 0.003 0.020 0.004    
0 0.325 0.347 0.012 0.003 0.015 0.003 0.020 0.004    

 

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Techyours™ ETFE tubing offers a unique combination of chemical resistance, temperature stability, mechanical strength, transparency, and UV resistance, making it an ideal choice for a wide range of. Its versatility and exceptional properties make it a preferred material for demanding environments where reliability, performance, and durability are paramount.

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Fluoroplastic FEP Resin

The development of PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) was a significant breakthrough in polymer science. The special processing requirements of PTFE led researchers to develop a melt–processable version of PTFE resulting in FEP. This new resin was compatible with existing processing methods and equipment. Melt processability also allowed for long continuous extrusions of FEP in applications such as wire and cable wrapping.

Fluoroplastic PFA Resin

PFA is well recognized for its ability to maintain its integrity in extreme temperatures even when exposed to caustic chemicals. PFA also comes in high purity versions that can be extruded into tubing forms and is SEMI F–57 certified. High Purity PFA tubing is used in critical fluid transport tubing applications that demand a very low level of extractables. PFA can withstand temperature environments of up to 500 °F / 260 °C and can be extruded in convoluted tubing forms that provide a highly flexible conduit.

Fluoroplastic ETFE Resin

ETFE is distinguished from perfluopolymers (totally fluorinated polymers) as a partially fluorinated copolymer of ethylene and TFE. This chemical modification provides significantly higher strength relative to PTFE, FEP or PFA. It is less flexible than PTFE, but has superior impact strength, abrasion and cut through resistance. Addition of a third component to the chemical structure creates a modified ETFE that has lower weight per unit volume, is stiffer and tougher than PTFE, PFA or FEP. These properties allow it to withstand greater physical abuse during its lifetime. For example, glass reinforced ETFE has outstanding wear characteristics and may be used for bearing applications. ETFE is also suitable for pump impellers or moving parts of equipment that are operating in chemically aggressive environments (check to ensure chemical compatibility).

PTFE Fine Powder

The unique properties of PTFE have made it the polymer of choice for many applications since it was discovered in the late 1930s. With the lowest coefficient of friction of any polymer we offer and an extremely broad working temperature range, PTFE is ideal for use in products such as catheters for delivery channels for medical devices and wire and cable insulation for aircraft. Because of its unparalleled chemical resistance, PTFE has become an ideal polymer for the chemical and analytical sciences.

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