{"product_id":"premium-pfa-imperial-tubing-clear","title":"Premium High-Performance PFA Imperial Tubing - Clear, High Temperature, Excellent Chemical Resistance and Flexibility","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePFA (Perfluoralkoxy) is engineered as a high temperature version of traditional fluoropolymer tubing. It offers the same properties as FEP but can withstand working temperatures of up to +260°C while remaining melt-processable. This tubing boasts outstanding crack and stress resistance along with a low coefficient of friction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn comparison to PTFE, PFA exhibits similar physical and chemical properties but has a significantly enhanced flex life, being ten times more durable, and offers lower permeation. Additionally, PFA has a lower melt viscosity than PTFE, allowing for injection, compression, and transfer molding. Together with PTFE, PFA holds the highest working temperature threshold among fluoropolymers, making it an excellent choice for demanding applications. It provides superior resistance to harsh environmental conditions and insulation from electricity, heat, chemicals, and solvents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis premium tubing is widely utilized in industries requiring high purity grades, exceptional chemical resistance, and elevated working temperatures. Common applications include medical tubing, heat exchangers, semiconductor baskets, pumps, fittings, and valve liners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f8f9fa; border-bottom:2px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding:12px; text-align:left; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding:12px; text-align:left; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003ePFA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eImperial Tubing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eClear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eDensity (g\/cm³)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003e2.12-2.17\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eWater absorption (%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003e0.03\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eYield stress (MPa)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003e14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eElongation at break (%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003e300\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eShore hardness (scale D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003e60-65\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eTensile modulus of elasticity (MPa)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003e600-800\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eMelting temperature (°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003e300-310\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eThermal conductivity (W\/(m*K)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003e0.22\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eService temp long term max (°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003e260\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eService temp long term min (°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003e-200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMedical tubing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHeat exchangers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSemiconductor baskets\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePumps and fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eValve liners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is PFA tubing used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e PFA tubing is commonly used in applications that require high purity, excellent chemical resistance, and high working temperatures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat temperature can PFA tubing withstand?\u003c\/strong\u003e PFA tubing can withstand working temperatures up to +260°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs PFA tubing flexible?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, PFA tubing has a high degree of flexibility and durability, making it suitable for various applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Plastock","offers":[{"title":"1 \/ 8'' \/ 1","offer_id":56199681900924,"sku":"PLT_PLC2162","price":193.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 \/ 16'' \/ 1","offer_id":56199681933692,"sku":"PLT_PLC2163","price":292.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 \/ 4'' \/ 1","offer_id":56199681966460,"sku":"PLT_PLC2164","price":394.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 \/ 4'' \/ 3","offer_id":56199681999228,"sku":"PLT_PLC2165","price":294.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 \/ 8'' \/ 1","offer_id":56199682031996,"sku":"PLT_PLC2166","price":355.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 \/ 2'' \/ 3","offer_id":56199682064764,"sku":"PLT_PLC2167","price":400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 \/ 4'' \/ 5","offer_id":56199682097532,"sku":"PLT_PLC2168","price":887.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/9262\/2987\/files\/9701c6905006eac56ffa6baeaf95e719.png?v=1767777237","url":"https:\/\/plasticsco.co.uk\/products\/premium-pfa-imperial-tubing-clear","provider":"Plastics Co Uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}