PTFE (Polytetraflouroethylene)

Benefits: Chemical resistance, high temperature resistance, outstanding dielectric properties, and surface lubricity

Applications:

• Catheter liner
• Fluid transfer
• Electrical insulation

Configurations:

• Beading (solid rod)
• Custom profile and shapes
• Heat-shrink tubing, including microbore
• Ultra-lite wall tubing
• Multiple lumen

Dimensions:

• OD: 0.006" (0.15mm) - 1.50" (38.10mm)
• ID: ± 0.0005" (0.013mm)
• Wall thickness: Down to 0.001" (0.025mm)
• Solid Rod: 0.005" (0.13mm) - 0.125" (3.175mm)

Tolerances:

• OD ± 0.001" (0.025mm)
• ID down to 0.001" (0.025mm)
• Wall ± 0.0005" (0.013mm)

Sterilization: Gas (EtO), steam (autoclave)

Specific Gravity: 2.13 - 2.24

Tensile: 3000 psi (minimum)

Elongation: 200% (minimum)

Hardness durometer: D50 - 65

Coefficient of friction: 0.1

Water absorption: <0.01%

Melting point: 635°F (minimum)

Continuous service temperature (no load): 500°F (maximum)