Difference between revisions of "Plastic tubing"
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| Silicone || Cell 14 || Cell 15 | | Silicone || Cell 14 || Cell 15 | ||
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| − | | Vinyl (flexible) || Cell 14 || Cell 15 | + | | Vinyl (flexible, e.g. Tygon) || Cell 14 || Cell 15 |
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Revision as of 15:13, 2 March 2020
Description
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Plastic tubing is commonly used with fluids and gases in hydraulic, pneumatic, wiring, and medical systems, among other applications. Larger sizes of circular plastic tubes are also used as containers with removable tops (stoppers) and bottoms. Examples of plastic tube materials and their properties are presented below.
Properties
| Composition | Forms/Sizes | Uses |
|---|---|---|
| Acrylic | Cell 2 | Cell 3 |
| Nylon | Cell 6 | Cell 7 |
| Polycarbonate | Cell 10 | Cell 11 |
| Polyethylene | Cell 14 | Cell 15 |
| Polypropylene | Cell 2 | Cell 3 |
| Polyvinyl chloride (rigid) | Cell 6 | Cell 7 |
| Teflon | Cell 10 | Cell 11 |
| Silicone | Cell 14 | Cell 15 |
| Vinyl (flexible, e.g. Tygon) | Cell 14 | Cell 15 |