AFPL Product
FEP Fluoropolymer Tube
Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene tubing — outstanding clarity, UV stability, and FDA-grade chemical resistance up to 204°C.
About FEP Tube
An FEP tube, standing for Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene tube, is a thin-walled, flexible conduit crafted from FEP resin. Renowned for its exceptional transparency, FEP tubes permit more than 90% of light to pass through, making them invaluable in applications requiring pristine clarity. FEP tubes come in a range of sizes to suit different needs, available in various thicknesses including 0.5 mm, 0.75 mm, 1 mm, and 1.5 mm, and typically in continuous lengths of 25, 50, and 100 meters.
FEP tubing is a functional fluoropolymer that provides an affordable substitute for PTFE tubing. Tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) and hexafluoropropylene (HFP) are copolymers that make up Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene. FEP tubing can be made using standard melt-processing procedures — as opposed to PTFE tubing which requires specialized processes like paste extrusion or ram extrusion — and requires less material to perform equivalently due to its lower specific gravity and higher yield strength.
Sub-Types
Available Variants
Clear, transparent FEP for visual flow monitoring. Metric and fractional inch dimensions. Ideal for laboratory and pharmaceutical applications requiring visual confirmation of fluid flow.
Specifications & Standards
| Parameter | Value / Range |
|---|---|
| Material | FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene) |
| Operating Temperature | -200°C (-328°F) to +204°C (+400°F) continuous |
| Wall Thickness | 0.5 mm · 0.75 mm · 1 mm · 1.5 mm (standard) |
| Standard Coil Lengths | 25 m · 50 m · 100 m |
| Colour | Natural transparent; tinted on request |
| Light Transmission | >90% — exceptional optical clarity |
| FDA Compliance | 21 CFR 177.1550 — USP Class VI on request |
| Food Compliance | FDA, USP Class VI, and NSF requirements |
| Dielectric Constant | Low — excellent insulator |
| Surface Resistivity | High |
| Standards | ASTM D2116 |
Applications
- Medical & Pharmaceutical — catheters, drug delivery devices, blood transfusion devices, bioreactors, sterilization equipment, and diagnostic instruments
- Chemical & Petrochemical — fluid handling, sampling, analysis, transfer, and injection in corrosive environments
- Food & Beverage — compliant with FDA, USP Class VI, and NSF; no taste, no odor, nonstick, non-absorbent
- Electrical & Electronics — wire and cable insulation, sensors, and components requiring high dielectric strength
- Automotive & Aerospace — coolant, brake, and fuel lines; hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Visual flow monitoring in process lines
- Laboratory peristaltic pump tubing
- UV-exposure applications
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