PTFE Convoluted Tubing

Parker manufactures one of the largest selections of convoluted tubing. Product offerings include MIL Spec Convoluted Tubing for electrical conduit (81914), Wire Wrapped Convoluted Tubing to achieve a tighter bend radius, Low Profile Convoluted with a larger inside diameter for increased flow and a Heavy Wall Convoluted that is produced with a thicker wall to reinforce the strength of the tube. The added material in heavy wall convoluted withstands flanging and flaring, allowing the tubing to actually pass through the inside of the fitting so it can be flared over the face of the fitting. This eliminates the problem of bacterial entrapment and adds the benefit of unrestricted flow by providing 100% PTFE coverage on all wetted surfaces.

Convoluted tubing's helical constructions are molded into the tubing and will not pull out as the tube is extended. Like other fluoropolymers, Parker convoluted tubing resist corrosive liquids and gases, and has a non-stick surface with low permeability. All of these products can be manufactured with a conductive I.D. or as a fully conductive tube to dissipate static build-up and they are available as bulk tubing or as a cut tube with added cuffs to create an attachable end for adding fittings or flanges.

Markets:  
• Material handling 
• Petrochemical 
• Pharmaceutical 
• Semiconductor 
• Automotive

Features/Benefits: 
• Low coefficient of friction
• Moisture retention is less than 0.01% 
• Excellent flex life 
• Low void content 
• Very large selection of sizes ranging from 1/8” I.D. up to 4” O.D.  
• Wire-wrap reinforcement available for increased vacuum applications or when a tighter bend radius is needed 
• Available in split loom tubing design

Applications: 
• Fluid transfer 
• Wire harness 
• Protection/cable core 
• Robotic arms 
• Lab equipment

Certifications/Compliance: 
• AMS 3653E 
• FDA Compliant 
• USP Class VI Compliant 
• AS 81914 (dimensionally compliant only)

Technical Specifications: 
• Extruded from virgin PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) 
• Standard tubing is supplied in natural except 81914 part numbers. These are supplied in black pigmented color unless otherwise noted; additional colors are available on request 
• Close convolution designs available 
• Cuffing is available to create an attachable end for adding fittings or flanges; refer to Catalog 4660 for details 
• Stock packaging is random coils