FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene)

Benefits: Chemical resistance, good dielectric properties, melt processable, and surface lubricity

Applications:

• Regional anesthesia (epidural catheters)
• Intravenous catheters
• Vascular access (dilators and sheaths, intro needle assemblies)
• Insulin delivery
• Catheter liners

Dimensions:

• OD 0.018" (0.46mm) - 0.300" (7.62mm)
• ID Down to 0.007" (0.18mm)
• Wall thickness: Down to 0.001" (0.025mm)

Tolerances:

• OD ± 0.001" (0.025mm)
• ID ± 0.002" (0.05mm)
• Wall ± 0.0005" (0.013mm)

Configurations:

• Available in cut lengths or on spools
• Heat-shrink tubing
• Custom colors
• Custom compounding

Sterilization: Gas (EtO), steam (autoclave)

Specific gravity: 2.14 - 2.17

Tensile: 3000 psi (minimum)

Elongation: 250% (minimum)

Hardness durometer: D55

Coefficient of friction: 0.2

Water absorption: < 0.01%

Melting point: 500°F (minimum)

Continuous service temperature (no load): 400°F (minimum)