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FEP Tubing - Technical Data

FEP is similar to PTFE with regard to excellent dielectric properties; chemical inertness; toughness at low temperatures; low coefficient of friction; non- stick properties & weatherability. FEP has a higher degree of transparency and a greater modulus of elasticity at low temperatures than PTFE. As with all fluoropolymers, FEP tubing can be steam cleaned or chemically sterilized according to all industrial standards & is produced from FDA approved raw material.

Properties

General Upper service temperature 200°C
Chemical Resistance excellent
Specific gravity 2.15
Melting point 270°C
Electrical Dielectric constant 2.1
Dielectric dissipation factor 0.0001
Dielectric strength > 2000 Volt / mil
Mechanical Tensile strength 3000 psi
Elongation 300%
Compression strength 2200 psi
Flexural modulus 95 000 psi
Hardness D-55
Environmental Water absorption < 0.01 %
Water resistance excellent
Oxygen index >95 %
Flammability UL94 V-0

Tolerances

ID (mm) Tolerance (mm)
2.00 – 3.99 +/- 0.08
4.00 – 7.99 +/- 0.10
8.00 – 9.99 +/- 0.12
10.00 – 11.99 +/- 0.15
12.00 – 15.99 +/- 0.20
Wall (mm) Tolerance (mm)
0 – 0.30 +/- 0.05
0.31 – 0.70 +/- 0.08
0.71 – 1.00 +/- 0.10
1.01 – 1.30 +/- 0.12
1.31 – 1.60 +/- 0.15
1.61 – 2.00 +/- 0.20

Bending Radius

Theoretical burst pressure values at 21°C

ID OD Wall Bar ID OD Wall Bar
1 3 1 224.00 11 13 1 20.36
2 4 1 112.00 12 14 1 18.67
3 5 1 74.67 13 15 1 17.23
4 6 1 56.00 14 16 1 16.00
5 7 1 44.80 15 17 1 14.93
6 8 1 37.33 16 18 1 14.00
7 9 1 32.00 17 19 1 13.18
8 10 1 28.00 18 20 1 12.44
9 11 1 24.89 19 21 1 11.79
10 12 1 22.40 20 22 1 11.20

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The data listed falls within the normal range of product properties but they should not be used to establish specification limits nor used alone as the basis of design. Polyflon Technology Limited assumes no obligation or liability for any advice furnished by it or for results obtained with respect to these products. All such advice is provided gratis and the buyer assumes sole responsibility for the results obtained in reliance thereon.