High-Clarity FEP Tubing | Chemical & Lab Grade Fluoropolymer Hose

Product Overview & Material Excellence

Manufactured from 100% virgin Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP), our precision-extruded FEP tubing offers exceptional optical clarity, smooth internal flow channels, and universal chemical compatibility. FEP provides the near-total chemical resistance of PTFE while maintaining superior transparency and continuous coil flexibility, making it ideal for monitoring fluid movement in demanding laboratory and industrial applications.

Engineered with tight wall-thickness tolerances, this non-wetting hose seamlessly connects with standard compression fittings, flared connections, and laboratory peristaltic pumps.

Key Performance Benefits

• Exceptional Optical Transparency: High light transmission allows quick visual inspection of fluid clarity, flow speed, and air bubble formation.

• Universal Chemical Resistance: Inert to virtually all strong acids, alkalis, solvents, and corrosive chemicals across a broad pH spectrum.

• Low Coefficient of Friction: Ultra-smooth inner wall surface minimizes fluid friction, prevents material build-up, and simplifies cleaning cycles.

• Broad Thermal Range: Operates reliably in temperature environments ranging from -200°C (-328°F) to +200°C (+392°F).

• UV & Weather Resistance: Excellent resistance to UV radiation, ozone exposure, and environmental degradation for long term indoor and outdoor use.

Technical Specifications

• Material Grade: 100% Virgin FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene)

• Outer Diameter (OD): 1/8" to 1-1/2" (Metric: 2 mm to 38 mm)

• Inner Diameter (ID): Standard and custom wall options available

• Operating Temperature: -200°C to +200°C (-328°F to +392°F)

• Dielectric Strength: High breakdown voltage for insulating electrical applications

• Regulatory Compliance: FDA 21 CFR 177.1550, USP Class VI, RoHS, REACH

Primary Applications

• Laboratory & Analytical Equipment: HPLC liquid chromatography, automated sampling manifolds, and reagent feed lines.

• Environmental & Monitoring Systems: Water quality testing devices, gas sampling lines, and chemical dosing pumps.

• Pharmaceutical & Medical: Pure water transfer, sterile fluid loops, and bio-processing lines.

• Chemical & Industrial Processing: Corrosive solvent transfer, sight-glass tubing, and protective cable sleeving.

Quality Assurance & Cleanroom Packaging

• In-Line Laser Outer Diameter Inspection: Continuous non-contact laser micrometer tracking during extrusion guarantees tight dimensional accuracy.

• Precision Digital Caliper Verification: Manual checking of inner diameter, outer diameter, and wall consistency prior to coil winding.

• Clean Protective Packaging: Coiled tubing is neatly wrapped, sealed in anti-static protective bags, and encased in foam-lined boxes to prevent surface scratches and dust accumulation.