Coiled Tubing & Hoses Frequently Asked Questions
What is needed to make a custom coil?
Coil terminology can be confusing and many people develop their own terminology in order to develop a coil. The chart at the bottom of page 34 in our catalog defines the basics of coil terminology. The I.D, O.D, working length, retracted length, bend radius and tails are all factored in when developing a coil.
Could you make a coiled rubber hose one with the standard male/female shower fittings on each end and about 7' or 8' extended?
We manufacture industrial tubing and have a number of coiled items with industrial pipe thread fittings which are tapered. The fittings on typical shower fixtures are straight threads so our fittings will not seal.
Can the standard, swivel pipe thread connectors be added to the Multi-Colored Ribbon Coil?
We are able to build custom assemblies depending upon the size of the tubing used in the MCR and the size of the pipe fittings required.
What materials are available for coiled tubing?
At Freelin-Wade, we can coil Polyurethane, Nylon, FEP, Kynar® PVDF Tubing, Liquiflex tubing and additional tubing materials. Our plastic tubing has excellent memory, durability, and is available in a range of sizes and lengths, including mini coils and coils made from 3/4” tubes.
What is the maximum extension ratio for your coiled tubing?
At Freelin-Wade, we can coil Polyurethane, Nylon, FEP, Kynar® PVDF Tubing, Liquiflex tubing and additional tubing materials.
Can coiled tubing be used in cold environments — does it still retract properly?
Freelin Wade is a trusted supplier of coiled medical grade Polyurethane and has the resources available to meet all your plastic tubing needs. Freelin-Wade's flexible Polyurethane is a non-phthalate material popular in medical and pharmaceutical applications.
- Non-invasive medical applications that require repeated twisting and pulling
- Applications listed: Medical Devices, Dental Procedures, Veterinary Clinics