Tubing Specifications

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Tube Type


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	Metal Tubing		Metal tubing is constructed from many different metals, metal compounds, and alloys for flow lines for fluids and gases in pneumatic, hydraulic, process, medical and many other specialized applications.
	Plastic Tubing		Plastic tubing is constructed of many different plastic compounds for flow lines for fluids and gases in pneumatic, hydraulic, process, medical and many other specialized applications.
	Rubber / Silicone / Elastomer Tubing		Rubber silicone tubing is used for flow lines for fluids and gases in pneumatic, hydraulic, process, medical and many other specialized applications
	Fiberglass / Composite Tubing		Strong, durable, and impervious to many caustics and extreme temperatures; fiberglass fabrics are widely used in industry.
	Glass Tubing		Glass is a hard, brittle material consisting of a mixture of silicates that is usually transparent or translucent. It is considered to be a cooled liquid rather than a true solid.
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	Function
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	Structural / Mechanical Tubing		Heavier classification of tubing with stronger cross-sections for structural applications.
	Electrical Tubing / Sheathing		Electrical tubing is used to hold and contain electric wires.
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Dimensions


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	English		Design units such as inches or fractions of an inch.
	Metric		Design units such as millimeters or centimeters.
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	Outside Diameter / Size		Enter the tubing's outside diameter (OD) or the largest side of its shape.
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	Maximum Inside Diameter / Size		Enter the tubing's maximum inside diameter (ID) or the longest inside measurement for its shape.
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	Wall Thickness		Enter the thickness of one the product's walls.
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Shape



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	Round		Tube has a round cross-section.
	Rectangle		Tube has a rectangle cross-section.
	Square		Tube has a square cross-section.
	Oval		Tube has an oval cross-section.
	Specialty Shape		Other unlisted or proprietary shape.
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Performance Specifications


	Pressure Rating		Rated pressure is typically the short term burst pressure at 75° F.
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	Maximum Vacuum (if applicable):		Maximum rated vacuum is most frequently given in inches or mm of mercury referenced below one standard atmosphere.
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	Minimum Bend Radius		Minimum bend radius is based on acceptable tubing cross-section deformation.
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	Temperature Range		This is the full-required range of ambient operating temperature.
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Finish



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	Clear		The tubing color is clear.
	Translucent		Allows some light passage. Liquids partly visible.
	Solid		Opaque, solid color.
	Multi-colored		The tube has more than one color to it. Multiple colors on a single tube.
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	Finish
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	Bright Finish / Pickled		Tube is secondarily finished by polishing or pickling leaving a bright finish.
	Galvanized		The process by which steel is coated with a layer of zinc. The zinc coating provides the steel with greater corrosion resistance.
	Painted / Coated		Tube is painted, powder-coated or plated for corrosion resistance and/or identification.
	Other		Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary finish.
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	Temper
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	Annealed		This treatment is used to produce a definite microstructure, usually one designed for best machinability, and/or to remove stresses, induce softness and alter ductility, toughness or other mechanical properties.
	Half Hard		Half hard is produced to a Rockwell hardness range of 70 to 85 on the B scale for steel. Products of this temper are intended for limited cold forming.
	Full Hard		Full hard is produced to a Rockwell hardness of 84 and higher on the B scale for steel. Product is very stiff; it is intended for work where deformation is very minimal.
	Other		Other unlisted temper.
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Features



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	Anti-static		Conductive or semi-conductive to prevent buildup of static electricity.
	Coiled / Spiral		Tubing is flexible and with long continuous runs. Can either be coiled as if wrapped around a reel or in a coil format looking and acting like a spring.
	Corrugated		Contains corrugations or pleats convolutions to increase flexibility and capacity for compression and elongation.
	Explosion-proof		Designed not to burst or explode in the event of an interior explosion. Explosion-proof devices are constructed to withstand internal explosion of a specified gas, vapor or dust.
	Finned / Fluted		The tube has fins or flutes formed on the exterior surface. This greatly increases the surface area for heat dissipation. Finned or fluted tubes are used widely in the air conditioning, refrigeration, and heat exchanger applications.
	Multi-element		More than one tube formed or adhered together in a flat or ribbon configuration.
	Multi-layered		Tubing is constructed of multiple concentric layers.
	Reinforced		Tubing material is reinforced with fibers or banding.
	Spark Resistant		Constructed to maintain integrity in the presence of electrical discharge or sparking.
	Sterilizability		Tubing may be sterilized; methods include an autoclave, dry heat, gamma irradiation, and chemical disinfectant.
	Seamless		Tube is seamless in construction. Tubing is typically extruded.
	Welded		Tube is rolled and welded to form cross-section. Weld is continuous along length of pipe.
	Welded and Drawn (W&D)
	Other		Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary feature.
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Application



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	General Purpose		Rated for general fluid transfer. Can be used in a variety of applications.
	Aerospace / Aircraft		Suitable for aerospace applications.
	Automotive		Suitable for automotive applications applications.
	Chemical		High degree of resistance to corrosive substances such as acids and solvents.
	Coolant		Designed for use with machine or process coolants, cutting fluid, etc.
	Cryogenic		Extreme low temperature applications.
	Food Processing / Beverage		Designed and rated for use with food processing applications.
	High Purity		Designated by manufacturer as being applicable and built for high purity applications such as nitrogen, argon, oxygen or hydrogen.
	High Temperature / Heating Fluids		Material and design suited for use at high ambient temperatures, high fluid temperatures, or for use with heating fluids.
	High Viscosity		Designed to handle fluids of high viscosity or thickness; grease, heavy oils, syrup, etc.
	Hydraulic Fluid		Designed for transport of hydraulic power fluid.
	Salt Water		Rated for marine / salt water applications.
	Medical / Pharmaceutical		For use with pharmaceutical chemicals or medical / surgical fluids.
	Oil / Fuel		Rated for use with petrochemicals such as engine oil, gasoline, diesel, and specialized fuels.
	Peristaltic Pumping		Designed for the elasticity and toughness necessary for use with a peristaltic pump
	Pneumatic (Compressed Air)		Rated for compressed air.
	Pneumatic (Vacuum)		Rated for air at less than atmospheric pressure.
	Refrigeration / Air Conditioning		Suitable for use with refrigerants in cooling systems.
	Sanitary		Resistant to contaminants and fluid absorption.
	Slurry		Slurry is a mixture of solid particles and a liquid, usually water. Slurry tubing is rated to resist the abrasion associated with its transport.
	Water		Rated for water delivery (hot or cold).
	Other		Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary application.
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Material Choices:

Function:

Design Units:

Outside Diameter / Size:

Maximum Inside Diameter / Size:

Wall Thickness:

Shape:

Pressure Rating:

Maximum Vacuum (if applicable):

Minimum Bend Radius:

Temperature Range:

Finish:

Finish:

Temper:

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