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65 51 32 19 72 95

60 47 28 16 69 93

55 42 24 14 65 91

50 37 20 12 61 90

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20 6 - - 28 70

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H A R D N E S S VA L U ED U R O M E T E R C H A R T

At Fluortek, we do more than manufacture medical

tubing that exceeds your performance requirements—

we expand the parameters of precision with custom

extrusions that transform your biggest challenges into

your most effective solutions.

Since 1980, Fluortek has been serving the needs of

the world’s leading medical device manufacturers,

specializing in the creation of extrusions engineered

to custom requirements and unique applications.

Whatever your need, whatever your expectation,

Fluortek can take you from concept to production

faster and more cost-effectively than ever before.

E X P A N D I N G T H E P A R A M E T E R S O F P R E C I S I O N . P U S H I N G Y O U R S O L U T I O N S F U R T H E R .

Fluortek is a precision plastic extrusion manufacturer providing the medical

device industry with custom dimensioned tubing that continues to set new

production and quality expectations. From conceptual design to product

engineering, from raw materials to fi nished extrusion, Fluortek’s experience and process technology

ensure that our fi nished product will help you make the most of yours.

Fluortek’s team of specialized professionals includes product development, manufacturing, and polymer

engineers, each experienced across a variety of medical device applications. Our expansive production

facility allows us to work with a wide range of fl uoropolymer and thermoplastic materials, and comprehensive

component assembly services provide the ideal complement to our production capabilities. Our ultimate

goal is to create solutions that drive your company’s growth.

Every extrusion that leaves the Fluortek manufacturing facility is a custom

product, designed to the exact needs of our customer. Combine that with

the industry’s most accessible—and most responsive—customer service

staff, and it’s clear why Fluortek is chosen every day by medical device

manufacturers around the world. As unique as the products we create,

Fluortek can help you push your solutions further than ever before.

PTFE Tubing

One of the world’s leading manufacturers of custom PTFE tubing for the medical industry, Fluortek

offers a unique range of PTFE extrusion options delivering maximum surface lubricity, high chemical

and thermal resistance, biocompatibility, and/or exact extrusion tolerances.

Fluoropolymer Tubing

From pellet to product, Fluortek’s proprietary fl uoropolymer compounding/blending process provides

custom color and radiopaque fi llers while maintaining strict process control. Fluortek is one of the

few companies in the world manufacturing our vast array of fl uoropolymer materials.

Thermoplastic Tubing

To ensure today’s most effective extrusion and catheter body solutions, Fluortek manufactures a wide

range of thermoplastic materials including polyolefi ns, TPUs, TPEs, and polyamides. Benefi ts include

high impact strength, ease of bondability, fl exibility, and wide durometer range.

Assembly & Secondary Operations

One of Fluortek’s distinct advantages over our competitors is our ability to not only manufacture

custom precision tubing, but also provide expert in-house assembly and secondary operations. Fluortek

can deliver nonsterile partially fi nished or fully assembled devices to your exact specifi cations.

Multi-Lumen & Profi le Tubing

Fluortek offers multi-lumen, OD profi le, and taper/bump extruded

confi gurations designed for complex tubing applications, available

in an array of materials and custom compounds. We welcome

existing designs or can help you engineer the confi guration that

best meets your needs.

Heatshrink Tubing

Fluortek’s custom heatshrink tubing is available for a wide variety

of medical applications. Expert engineering guarantees optimal

functionality, and custom sizes, shrink ratios, and shrink force

ensure that your shrink tubing is tailored to your exact requirements.

Peelable PE heatshrink tubing is available for post-process removal.

Braid & Coil Reinforced Tubing

Whether you require fl exibility, high kink resistance, or exceptional

pushability and torque properties, Fluortek can deliver braid and

coil reinforced tubing to your exact specifi cations. Custom sizes

and designs are available for a wide range of applications; an array

of braid/coil materials and patterns are available.

Custom Material Compounding

Fluortek’s compounding expertise allows us to provide custom solutions

for today’s most exacting medical device needs. High-quality resins

combined with our proprietary compounding process mean the best

possible material for any application you may have, from small R&D

runs to large-quantity production.

Assembly & Secondary Operations

Fluortek supports device assembly and helps reduce costs by

performing value-added steps throughout our manufacturing processes.

With engineering expertise and a medically focused ISO 13485

certifi ed quality system, Fluortek can deliver nonsterile partially

fi nished or fully assembled devices to your exact specifi cations.

Through vertical integration of manufacturing effi ciencies, Fluortek

delivers cost reduction across all extrusion operations including:

n Single-Lumen

n Multi-Lumen

n Heatshrink

n Profi le

Designed to help you reduce production expenses as well as time

to market, specialized secondary assembly operations include:

n Thermoforming assembly

n Mechanical assembly

n General assembly

n Printing

S E R V I C E S

Offering one of the broadest ranges

of custom extruded product solutions

in the medical device industry,

Fluortek delivers cutting-edge creative

ideas that enhance product

development, reduce project costs,

and ensure product consistency. n Thin-Wall

n Micro-Bore

n Radiopaque

n Splittable

n Fluoropolymer etching

n Braid and coil tubing

n Custom material compounding

Packaging Tubes

Fluortek specializes in custom PE, FEP, and PTFE tubing for packaging.

Applications include the protection of catheter balloons and other

catheter components.

Processing Aids

Fluortek’s expertise also extends into custom extrusions designed

to be used as processing aids, with options including peelable PE

heatshrink, PTFE cut slit fl are (CSF) tubing for stent crimping, and

standard and complex monofi lament and profi les designed for lumen

support during extrusion and thermoforming operations.

A P P L I C A T I O N S

From R&D runs to full

contract production quantities,

Fluortek meets the exacting needs

of today’s leading medical device

manufacturers while fulfi lling

the requirements of a variety

of device applications.

Central Venous Catheters (CVCs)

Ideal for PICC (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) lines,

tunneled catheters, and implanted ports, Fluortek’s CVC options

include multi-lumen tubing, polyurethane tubing, radius tipping,

and precision printing for depth guides.

Split-Sheath Introducers/Dilators

Used in a variety of procedures, split-sheath introducers/dilators

can benefi t from radiopaque fi lled or striped PTFE, tear-away PTFE

sheaths, dip-etching to ease hub attachment, PE precision extrusion,

taper and radius tipping, and PE packaging tubes.

Peripheral Vascular Catheters (PVCs)

PVCs include precision extrusions (polyurethane, FEP, or PTFE)

incorporating radiopaque striping and radius tipping.

Guiding Catheters

Fluortek’s guiding catheter options include braid/coil-reinforced

tubing for kink resistance, torque transfer, and column strength.

Etched fl uoropolymer liners ease bondability to outer jacket, Pebax

and PUR outer jackets, atraumatic radius radiopaque tips, curve

thermoforming, and enhanced bonding of multiple durometers for

distal end control.

Urinary Catheters

Fluortek’s polyurethane radiopaque tubing, precision printing, and

radius tipping can be found in urinary catheters.

Vascular Grafts

Vascular grafts can benefi t from Fluortek custom PTFE monofi lament

designed for graft support.

Reinforced Introducers/Dilators

Fluortek can help enhance the performance of introducers/dilators with

braid and/or coil reinforcement for kink resistance, torque transfer, and

column strength. Inline etched fl uoropolymer liners allow for ease of

outer jacket bondability, Pebax® radiopaque outer jackets, PE precision

extrusion (HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, MDPE), taper and radius tipping,

PE packaging tubing, and custom compounds.

Micro-Introducers/Dilators

Fluortek specializes in the following for noninvasive micro-introducers/

dilators: tear-away/splittable PTFE sheaths, radiopaque fi lled PTFE,

dip-etching to ease hub attachment (fl uoropolymers), PE precision

extrusion (HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, MDPE), taper and radius tipping, and

PE packaging tubes.

Balloon Catheters

Part of minimally invasive surgical systems, balloon catheters may

include multi-lumen extrusions, etched liners (fl uoropolymers),

polyurethane/Pebax jackets, marker band integration, heatshrink for butt

welding of tips and/or ease of catheter layup assembly, PE heatshrink

for welding of balloon to catheter, and balloon protector tubes.

Computer-Aided Surgery Systems

Fluortek can provide the following complements to computer-

aided surgery systems: braid-reinforced tubing to resist kinking,

heatshrink tubing for instrument protection, coil-reinforced tubing

to resist kinking in applications where a thin wall is desired, bump/

tapered tubing, and fl aring/fl anging.

Choose Fluortek and choose one of the world’s leading manufacturers of custom PTFE tubing for the medical industry.

PTFE Tubing Options

n Single-Lumen Tubing

Fluortek’s most basic product. Available in an array of sizes

and colors.

n Multi-Lumen/Profi le Extrusions

Multi-lumen and OD profi le confi gurations for complex tubing

applications.

n Thin-Wall & Micro-Bore Tubing

Often used as the inner layer/liner of braid and coil reinforced

catheters. Ideal for integration into catheter designs.

n Radiopaque Tubing

Radiopaque fi llers such as bismuth trioxide allow tubing to

remain visible during fl uoroscopy or x-ray imaging.

n Splittable Tubing

Most commonly used for venous introducer applications.

Allows for easy tear-away post-catheterization.

n Etched Liners

Can be provided in cut lengths or spooled over wire. Deliver

a lubricious, chemical-resistant inner layer to build complex

catheters upon.

n Heatshrink Tubing

Supplied for a wide array of applications. Engineering available to

create a custom shrink tube that assures optimal functionality.

Custom PTFE Extrusion Capabilitiesn Custom profi les and monofi lament

n Custom multi-lumen: 2-6 lumens

n Micro-bore: 0.002”-0.020” (0.051mm-0.51mm) IDs

n Thin wall: 0.021”-0.300” (0.52mm-7.62mm) IDs;

walls from 0.0012” (0.025mm)

n Custom heatshrink

n Radiopaque fi llers/stripes

n Inline and dip etching

Performance Specifi cationsn Upper Service Temperature: 500°F/260°C

n Melting Point: 635-650°F/327°C

n Tensile Strength: 2500-4000 PSI

n Specifi c Gravity: 2.13-2.24

n Coeffi cient of Friction: 0.08

Device Componentsn Tear-away/splittable sheath

n Filled PTFE

• Custom colors

• Radiopaque fi ll/stripe

n Etched PTFE liner

• Micro-bore/thin-wall/over-wire

n Tubing for packaging or stent

crimping/assembly

Value-Added Featuresn OD etching

• Bondability to outer jacket

n Dip etching

• Ease of hub attachment

n Atraumatic taper and radius tips

n Flanging and fl aring

• Ease of hub attachment

n Notching and drilling

n Slitting

• Ease of peelability

PTFE tubing is Fluortek’s most popular material choice for medical device

applications that require maximum surface lubricity, high chemical and

thermal resistance, biocompatibility, and/or exact extrusion tolerances.

A true PTFE specialist since 1980, Fluortek offers a wide range of

chemically inert PTFE tubing that delivers excellent dielectric insulation

properties, a working temperature range of 500°F to -400°F, and high

thermal resistance.

P T F E T U B I N G

Fluortek manufactures thermoplastic extrusion and catheter body solutions from a wide range of materials

including polyolefi ns, TPUs, TPEs, and polyamides. Benefi ts include high impact strength, ease of bondability,

fl exibility, and high durometer range.

Material Optionsn Polyolefi ns: HDPE, MDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, PP

n TPUs: PUR, Tecofl ex®, Tecothane®, Carbothane®,

Texin®, Pellethane®, Estane®

n TPEs: Hytrel®, Arnitel®, Kraton

n Polyamides: Nylon, Pebax®

n Other: Polycarbonate, PEEK, PEI, Ultem®

Thermoplastic Tubing Optionsn Single-lumen tubing

n Multi-lumen/profi le extrusions

n Radiopaque tubing

n PE heatshrink tubing

Device Componentsn Filled thermoplastics

• Custom colors

• Radiopaque fi ll/stripe

n Bump/taper extrusions

n Tubing for packaging

Value-Added Features

n Atraumatic taper and radius tips

n Flanging and fl aring

• Ease of hub attachment

n Notching and drilling

n Marker band integration

n Welding

• Multi-durometer applications

n Printing

n Braid/coil reinforced

• Round/fl at stainless steel wire

• Nylon monofi lament

• Variable PIC counts

n Centerless grinding

n Integration of radiopaque tip

• Visibility under x-ray and

fl uoroscopy imaging

T H E R M O P L A S T I C T U B I N G

Also referred to as melt fl uoropolymers as they are

processed with traditional extrusion equipment,

Fluortek fl uoropolymer tubing is created through a

proprietary compounding/blending process that

provides custom color and radiopaque fi llers while

maintaining strict process control.

From pellet to product, Fluortek processes an array

of fl uoropolymer materials including FEP, PFA, PCTFE,

ETFE, PVDF, ECTFE, and EFEP. Fluortek is one of

the few companies in the world with expertise

across all of these raw materials.

Please reference Fluoropolymer Properties chart in back section of catalog for complete material information.

Fluoropolymer Tubing Optionsn Single-lumen tubing

n Multi-lumen/profi le extrusions

n Radiopaque tubing

n FEP heatshrink tubing

Device Components n Filled fl uoropolymers

• Custom colors

• Radiopaque fi ll/stripe

n Etched liners

• Thin-wall/over-wire

n Tubing for packaging

Value-Added Featuresn OD etching

• Bondability to outer jacket

n Dip etching

• Ease of hub attachment

n Atraumatic taper and radius tips

n Flanging and fl aring

• Ease of hub attachment

n Notching and drilling

n Welding

n Integration of radiopaque tip

• Visibility under x-ray or fl uoroscopy imaging

F L U O R O P O LY M E R T U B I N G

Engineered around optimal functionality, Fluortek heatshrink tubing is tailored to

your exact requirements through custom sizing, colors, shrink ratios, and shrink

force. PTFE, FEP, and PE material options allow a wide range of recovery

temperatures. Peelable PE tubing is available for easy post-process removal.

Approximate Melt Recovery Temperaturesn PTFE: 650° F (343°C)

n FEP: 425° F (218°C)

n Polyethylene/polyolefi n: 225° F (107°C)

H E A T S H R I N K T U B I N G

Device Componentsn Custom colors

n Various packaging applications

n Peelable versions available for post-process removal

n Ideal for strain relief applications

n Fluoropolymer heatshrink

• Chemically inert

• Surface etching available

n Recovered heatshrink can be sterilized with gas (EtO) or steam (autoclave)

n Minimum expanded ID: custom-sized to fi t over application OD

n Maximum recovered ID: custom-sized to shrink below application OD

Fluortek offers multi-lumen, OD profi le, and taper/bump extruded confi gurations designed

for complex tubing applications, available in an array of materials and custom compounds:

Multi-Lumen Extrusionsn Custom confi gurations with up to 6 lumens

n Round and/or profi le lumen shapes available

n Custom lumen shapes

Profi le Extrusionsn Custom confi gurations and shapes

n Monofi lament and rods 0.010”-0.250”

(0.25mm-6.35mm)

Taper/Bump Extrusionsn OD and ID tapers or OD taper only

Material Optionsn Fluoropolymers: PTFE, FEP, ETFE, EFEP, PFA,

PVDF, PCTFE, ECTFE

n Polyolefi ns: HDPE, MDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, PP

n TPUs: PUR, Tecofl ex®, Tecothane®, Carbothane®,

Texin®, Pellethane®, Estane®

n TPEs: Hytrel®, Arnitel®, Kraton

n Polyamides: Nylon, Pebax®

n Other: Polycarbonate, PEEK, PEI, Ultem®, Lexan

Device Componentsn Material compounds

• Custom colors

• Radiopaque fi ll/stripe

n Multi-lumen tubing

• Multiple fl uid paths

• Tight tolerances

• Special lumen profi les

n Profi le tubing

• Splines

• Bump/taper profi le

• Core/mandrel materials

• Monofi lament graft support

n Tubing for packaging or assembly

Value-Added Features

n Taper and radius tipping

n Lumen closure/sealing

n Flanging and fl aring

n Notching and drilling

n Welding

n Braid/coil reinforced

• Round/fl at stainless steel wire

• Nylon monofi lament

• Variable PIC counts

M U LT I - L U M E N & P R O F I L E T U B I N G

To support your manufacturing needs and help reduce costs, Fluortek

offers value-added component assembly and secondary operations services.

Backed by extensive engineering experience and a medically focused

ISO 13485 certifi ed quality system, Fluortek can deliver nonsterile partially

fi nished or fully custom-assembled devices to your exact specifi cations.

Assembly & Secondary Operations Capabilities n Thermoforming

n Mechanical

n General assembly

n Printing

n Fluoropolymer etching

Designed to cut costs by integrating manufacturing

effi ciencies, component assembly and secondary

operations are performed in controlled environments

with semi-automated and automated systems that

ensure high process repeatability. From R&D through

high-volume production runs, Fluortek’s custom

assembly capabilities ensure the exceptional

performance of your fi nished product.

Offering an array of operational advantages,

assembly and secondary

operations services

are ideal for cardiology,

neurovascular, peripheral

vascular, endoscopy,

and urology applications.

A S S E M B LY & S E C O N D A R Y O P E R A T I O N S

Mechanical & Thermoforming Operations

If you require modifi cations or enhancements to your extruded tubing to ensure successful

product integration, Fluortek’s specialized secondary assembly operations can help you

reduce production expenses as well as time to market:

Mechanical Operationsn Hole punching/drilling/skiving

n Pad printing

n Slitting

n Centerless grinding

n Tip/profi le grinding

n Marker band installation

n Precision length cutting

n Notching

n Crimping

Thermoforming Operations n Flanging/fl aring/cuffi ng

n Tipping (radius/taper)

n Welding

n Lumen closure/sealing

n Crimping

n Lamination/refl ow

n Annealing/post-curing

n Curve forming

Braid & Coil Reinforced Tubing

Flexibility. High kink resistance. Increased pushability and torque. Maximum device control.

Fluortek braid and coil reinforced tubing delivers exceptional performance properties

manufactured to your exact specifi cations. Custom sizes and designs and an array of

braid/coil materials and patterns are available for a vast range of applications.

A wide assortment of inner and outer materials delivers a full range of lubricity, chemical

resistance, hardness, and radiopacity. In-house material compounding and blending allows

for custom colors and radiopaque fi llers while maintaining strict process control.

Braid & Coil Wire Sizesn Stainless steel 304, 316 round (~0.002”-0.008” [~0.051mm-0.20mm])

n Stainless steel 304, 316 fl at

(~0.001” x 0.003”-0.003” x 0.009” [~0.025mm x 0.076mm-0.076mm x 0.23mm])

n Double-stranded 304 stainless steel (~0.0015”-0.004” [~0.038mm-0.10mm])

n Nylon round (~0.003”-0.0098” [~0.076mm-0.25mm])

n Additional sizes/materials available via custom order

Custom Confi gurationsn Braided wire reinforced for increased torque properties and kink resistance

n Broad range of mechanical properties achieved through various braid densities and/or

material durometers, adding increased control

n Soft, fl exible tip confi gurations designed for atraumatic insertion and ease of maneuverability

n Centerless grinding for improved surface fi nish

n Different concentrations of radiopacity for various levels of visibility

n PIC counts: dependent on wire and catheter size and mechanical requirements

PIC: One repeat of braid measured along the braid axis is called a pick. The pick count (PIC) is

the number of braid repeats or crosses per unit measure, typically over one inch. A higher PIC

count will increase longitudinal stiffness, however it will reduce the overall fl exibility of the part.

Fluoropolymer Etching

If you need to bond a polymer layer or attach a fi tting to a

fl uoropolymer tube, Fluortek offers fl uoropolymer etching,

a chemical treatment that alters the tubing’s surface chemistry

to enable bonding.

Custom Confi gurations

n Inline surface (OD) etching during the extrusion process (PTFE only)

n Dip-etching (only specifi c surface areas are etched)

n Inside (ID) tube etching

Property ASTM Units PTFE FEP PFA ETFE PVDF PCTFE ECTFE

G E N E R A L

Chemical/Solvent Resistance D543 - Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Density D792 g/cc 2.22 2.15 2.15 1.7 - 1.86 1.76 - 1.88 2.10 - 2.17 1.68

Water Absorption D570 % <0.01 <0.01 <0.03 <0.03 <0.06 <0.02 <0.01

Refractive Index - - 1.35 1.338 1.34 1.40 1.42 1.435 1.447

Standard Percent Crystallinity - % >90 70 48 - 70 50 35 - 70 30 - 70 50 - 55

M E C H A N I C A L

Specific Gravity D792 - 2.13 - 2.20 2.12 - 2.17 2.12 - 2.17 1.70 - 1.76 1.78 2.12 1.68

Elongation D638 % 200 - 550 325 300 300 50 - 400 100 - 250 200 - 300

Tensile Strength D638 MPa 20 - 35 23 24 37 - 50 17 - 48 34 - 39 30 - 48

Young’s Modulus D638 GPa 0.39 -0.6 0.44 - 0.64 0.45 0.49 - 0.78 0.5 - 5 1.4 1.4 - 2.1

Flexural Modulus D790 GPa 0.275 - 0.7 0.58 0.6 - 0.7 0.7 - 1.2 1.3 - 7 1.2 - 1.4 1.6 - 2

Hardness Durometer - Shore D 50 - 65 55 55 - 60 63 - 75 65 - 82 80 - 90 70 - 90

Coefficient of Friction - (on steel) 0.02 0.05 0.2 0.06 0.15 0.08 0.19

T H E R M A L

Melting Point - C 327 260 305 267 173 212 240

Glass Transistion Temperature - C 127 80 100 40 - 80 -35 120 85

Upper Service Temperature - C 260 204 260 176 150 132 150 - 170

Thermal Conductivity - W/m-K 0.25 0.19 - 0.25 0.15 - 0.25 0.24 0.17 - 0.19 0.84 0.151 - 0.157

Linear Coefficient of Thermal Expansion D696 10^(-5) C >11.6 8.3 - 10.5 13 13 6.6 7 na E L E C T R I C A L

Dielectric Constant D150 MHz 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.6 8.5 2.6 2.55

Dielectric Strength D149 V/mil > 1400 >1400 >1400 1600 1700 3000 na

Volume Resistivity D257 ohm-cm >10^18 >10^18 >10^18 >10^16 >10^14 >10^17 >10^16

Surface Resistivity D257 ohm/sq. >10^17 >10^17 >10^17 >10^15 >10^14 >10^15 >10^14

F L U O R O P O LY M E R P R O P E R T I E S

High-quality resins combined with Fluortek’s proprietary custom

compounding process mean the best possible custom materials

for today’s most exacting applications. Various mineral fillers and

colors allow versatile processing in extrusion, thermoforming,

and blow molding operations.

Fluortek’s unique compounding process results in greater

distributive and dispersive mixing of our resins. From small

R&D runs to large-quantity production, Fluortek delivers

batch-after-batch uniformity.

n Custom colors

n Special blends for radiopaque fillers

• Bismuth: PTFE, Pebax®

• Barium: melt fluoropolymers and thermoplastics

• Micronized fillers available

n Custom compounds for utilization in your

in-house extrusion/molding processes

n Small to medium lot sizes means greater

consistency and dispersion

n Color matching

n Custom pelletizing

C U S T O M M A T E R I A L C O M P O U N D I N G

Custom Compounding Materials n Fluoropolymers: PTFE (in-house extrusion only),

FEP, ETFE, EFEP, PFA, PVDF, PCTFE, ECTFE

n Polyolefins: HDPE, MDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, PP

n Polyamides: Nylon, Pebax

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)

ChemicallyInert;HighTempResistance ODupto0.4";Wallsdownto.0012" n l s 6 n t 6 n l n l u

OutstandingDielectricProperties;ExcellentSurfaceLubricity 2-6Lumens l

Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP) ChemicalResistance;Melt-Processable;GoodDielectricProperties;GoodSurfaceLubricity ODupto0.4";Walldownto.0015" n l n l s n l s u 6 n l n l u

Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) ChemicalResistance;Melt-Processable;GoodDielectricProperties;Aging-Resistant ODupto0.4";Walldownto.0015" n n l n l s u 6 n l u s n l u

Ethylene Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (EFEP) ChemicalResistance;AdherencetoPolymersWithoutEtching;VeryHighTransparency ODupto0.4";Walldownto.0015" n n l n l s u 6 n u n l

Perfluoroalkoxy (PFA) ChemicalResistance;Melt-Processable;HighPurity;GoodStiffness ODupto0.4";Walldownto.0015" n n l n l s u 6 n l n l u

Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) ChemicalResistance;EasilyMelt-Processable;HighPurity ODupto0.4";Walldownto.0015" n n l n l s u 6 n l u s n l u

Polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE) ChemicalResistance;GoodTempResistance;Melt-Processable;ExcellentStiffness ODupto0.4";Walldownto.0015" n n l n l s u 6 n l u s n l u

Ethylene Chlorotrifluoroethylene (ECTFE) ChemicalResistance;Melt-Processable;GoodDielectricProperties;GoodSurfaceLubricity ODupto0.4";Walldownto.0015" n n l n l s u 6 n l n l u

High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) GoodChemicalResistance;Melt-Processable;Semi-Rigid ODupto0.75";Walldownto.0015" n n l n l s u 6 n u s n l

Medium-Density Polyethylene (MDPE) GoodChemicalResistance;Melt-Processable;Semi-Rigid ODupto0.75";Walldownto.0015" n n l n l s u 6 n u s n l

Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) GoodChemicalResistance;Melt-Processable;LightWeight/LowDensity;Flexible ODupto0.5";Walldownto.0015" n l n l s u n l s u 6 n u s n l

Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) GoodChemicalResistance;Melt-Processable;GoodTensileStrength;VeryFlexible ODupto0.5";Walldownto.0015" n l n l s u n l s u 6 n u s n l

Polypropylene (PP) GoodChemicalResistance;EasilyProcessable;LowCost;Flexible ODupto0.5";Walldownto.0015" n n l n l s u 6 n l n l

Hytrel GoodChemicalResistance;HighThermalResistance;Flexible;LightWeight ODupto0.5";Walldownto.0015" n n l u n l s u 6 n l u s n l 6 s

Arnitel ExcellentUVStability;HighThermalResistance;GoodKinkResistance;RangeofDurometers ODupto0.5";Walldownto.0015" n n l n l s u 6 n l u s n l 6 s

Kraton GoodChemicalResistance;GoodThermalResistance;Melt-Processable;Flexible ODupto0.5";Walldownto.0015" n n l n l s u 6 n l u s n l 6 s

Tecoflex GoodChemicalResistance;RangeofDurometers;Flexible;GoodUVStability ODupto0.75";Walldownto.0015" n n l u n l s u 6 n u n l 6 s

Tecothane GoodChemicalResistance;RangeofDurometers;Flexible ODupto0.75";Walldownto.0015" n n l u n l s u 6 n u n l 6 s

Texin HighTensileandTearStrength;ExcellentColdTempFlexibility;ExcellentAdhesiontoVariousSubstrates ODupto0.75";Walldownto.0015" n n l u n l s u 6 n u s n l 6 s

Pellethane ExcellentLowTempProperties;ResistancetoAttackbyMicroorganisms;LowExtractables ODupto0.75";Walldownto.0015" n n l u n l s u 6 n u n l 6 s

Estane OutstandingAbrasion/WearResistance;ExcellentLowTempFlexibility;PrintabilitywithNoAdhesionPromoter ODupto0.75";Walldownto.0015" n n l u n l s u 6 n u n l 6 s

Polyether Block Amides (Pebax) Durable;Melt-Processable;RangeofDurometers;Kink-Resistant ODupto0.5";Walldownto.0015" n n l u n l s u 6 n l u n l 6

Nylon 6,11,12 GoodChemicalResistance;HighThermalResistance;Kink-Resistant;LowDensity ODupto0.5";Walldownto.0015" n n l u n l s u 6 n l u n l

Polycarbonate (PC) OpticalClarity;Melt-Processable;Rigid ODupto0.5";Walldownto.0015" n n l u n l s u 6 n l u s n l s

Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK) GoodChemicalResistance;HighThermalResistance;GoodImpactStrength ODupto0.5";Walldownto.003" n n l n l s u 6 n l u s n l

Polyetherimide (PEI) ULTEM GoodChemicalResistance;GoodThermalResistance;LowCost ODupto0.5";Walldownto.003" n n l n l s u 6 n l u n l

Melt Fluoropolymers

PTFE

Polyolefins

ThermoplasticElastomers (TPEs)

ThermoplasticPolyurethanes (TPUs)

Polyamides

Other

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Durometer Scale 100 85 77 58 - -

95 81 70 46 - -

90 76 59 39 - -

85 71 52 33 - -

80 66 47 29 84 98

75 62 42 25 79 97

70 56 37 22 75 95

65 51 32 19 72 95

60 47 28 16 69 93

55 42 24 14 65 91

50 37 20 12 61 90

45 32 17 10 57 88

40 27 14 8 53 86

35 22 12 7 48 83

30 17 9 6 42 80

25 12 - - 35 76

20 6 - - 28 70

15 - - - 21 62

10 - - - 14 55

5 - - - 8 45

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