Fluid Transfer Tubing
Fluid transfer applications can require tubing that will safely withstand exposure to aggressive chemicals, including solvents, acids, and alkalis. Selecting tubing designed to handle chemicals is a critical component to ensure safe, contamination-free, and long-term fluid transfer performance.
At Freelin-Wade, we have years of experience and expertise in high-quality tubing. Our tubing products are manufactured in a wide variety of materials, allowing us to supply you with the best solutions for your fluid transfer applications. From industrial equipment to agriculture to oil and gas projects and more, we provide plastic tubing for nearly all industries.
Contact us with any questions and to find the right tubing for your projects.
The Importance of Chemical-Compatibility for Fluid Transfer Applications
Chemical compatibility is critical for fluid transfer operations. Tubing material not designed to withstand chemical contact can crack, swell, or degrade. This can lead to safety risks, damage, contamination, leaks, or total failure. Several tubing options are designed to withstand a variety of chemical exposure, such as nylon, PVC, and polyethylene.Features of Fluid Transfer Tubing
Tubing materials manufactured for fluid transfer applications are designed with key performance features and characteristics in mind. At Freelin-Wade, we offer a selection of fluid transfer tubing with features including:- Chemical compatibility
- High temperature tolerance
- Excellent flexibility
- Kink resistance
- Low moisture absorption
- Abrasion resistance
- Long-term durability
Benefits of Using Freelin-Wade Plastic Tubing
Our tubing is designed to support safe, efficient, and reliable fluid transfer applications. Advantages of Freelin-Wade’s tubing include:- Resistance to a variety of aggressive chemicals, including acids, alkalis, and solvents.
- Improved purity and contamination control.
- Increased flexibility for ease of installation and routing.
- Long service life and functional operation.
- Quality protection and performance in many environments.
- Availability in a wide range of materials, sizes, colors, and configurations.
- Custom manufacturing options to match your application requirements.
Materials and Types of Fluid Transfer Tubing
At Freelin-Wade, we manufacture and distribute a variety of fluid transfer plastic tubing:- FEP: Balances high heat resistance, exceptional chemical resistance, and purity for chemical transfers.
- Polyethylene (PE): Economical, flexibility, and resistance to many acids, alkalis, and solvents.
- PVC: Good chemical resistance, flexibility, in non-phthalate formulations for contamination-free transfer.
- Nylon: Resistant to many chemicals, including solvents, alkalis, oils, grease, petroleum, and fungal growth.
- PVDF: Designed for fluid transfer, with excellent chemical resistance and long-term durability.
- Polyurethane (PU): Highly flexible abrasion resistance, naturally resistant to a variety of chemicals, water, fuel, oil, abrasion, and fungus.
- Custom: Tubing can be manufactured to your fluid transfer application needs.
Fluid Transfer Plastic Tubing Applications
Our fluid transfer tubing is trusted for transferring aggressive fluids and chemicals across a wide range of industries. Common transfer applications include but are not limited to:- Agriculture equipment
- Pool and spa products
- Water testing and purification
- Semiconductor processing
- Oil and gas drilling
- Industrial cleaning solutions
- Commercial laundries and washers
- Car washing equipment and automotive projects
- Silk screen printers and paint transfers
Selecting the Right Tubing Material for Fluid Transfer Applications
Choosing the right tubing for your fluid transfer project is one of the most important decisions you can make. There are several factors to consider, including:- Temperature tolerance: Different tubing materials have different operating temperatures. Your tubing must be able to operate within the full temperature range of your application.
- Pressure capacity: Tubing must be able to handle pressures created within your transfer system.
- Flexibility: Be sure that your tubing matches your requirements for flexibility, bending, and kink-resistance.
- Length of exposure: Some tubing materials are designed to withstand constant exposure to chemicals, aggressive temperatures, and pressures, while others are better suited for intermittent contact.
- Chemical compatibility: While our tubing is designed to withstand a variety of chemicals, be sure to select a material that is compatible with the specific types of chemicals in your transfer systems.
- Regulatory compliance: Certain industries require tubing that meets specific regulatory requirements. Choose a tubing material that meets your application requirements and industry standards.
Freelin-Wade offers free tubing samples so you can thoroughly test and validate your selection prior to making a final decision.
Contact Freelin-Wade Today for Chemical-Resistant Plastic Tubing
Freelin-Wade is proud to be a leading manufacturer and supplier of chemical-resistant plastic tubing. Our tubing experts can help determine the best solution for your chemical transfer applications. Contact us to learn more or to get started on your order today!