ETFE Tubing
IDEX ETFE (ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene) tubing is a high-strength fluoropolymer option designed for durable fluid transfer in analytical and laboratory systems. Compared to other fluoropolymers such as FEP and PFA, ETFE offers increased mechanical strength, helping it better resist stress, abrasion, and handling damage in day-to-day use.
ETFE provides excellent chemical resistance to a broad range of acids, bases, solvents, and alcohols, making it a versatile choice for many lab environments. For best results, avoid use with chlorinated compounds, which can attack ETFE over time.
In chromatography and fluidic plumbing, ETFE is often selected for higher-pressure aqueous mobile phase applications where a fluoropolymer is desired. Because ETFE is more rigid than PTFE, FEP, and PFA, it better resists inner diameter collapse, supporting more consistent flow and reduced restriction during operation. Typical operating temperatures are up to 80 °C.
Chrom Tech supplies IDEX ETFE tubing in common sizes for HPLC and laboratory plumbing, with tight tolerance control to support reliable, repeatable connections. Typical tubing tolerances are ± 0.001" (25 µm) for 1/16" OD tubing and ± 0.003" (75 µm) for 1/8" OD tubing.
ETFE tubing is widely used across medical, life science, and aerospace applications where chemical compatibility and mechanical durability are critical.
| PART NO | ID | LENGTH | MAX PRESSURE | COLOR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETFE TUBING, 1/16" OD | ||||
| 1529 | 0.010" (0.25 mm) | 5' (1.5 m) | 4,000 PSI (276 bar) | Natural |
| 1529L | 0.010" (0.25 mm) | 50' (15 m) | 4,000 PSI (276 bar) | Natural |
| 1529XL | 0.010" (0.25 mm) | 100' (30 m) | 4,000 PSI (276 bar) | Natural |
| 1516 | 0.020" (0.50 mm) | 5' (1.5 m) | 3,000 PSI (207 bar) | Natural |
| 1516L | 0.020" (0.50 mm) | 50' (15 m) | 3,000 PSI (207 bar) | Natural |
| 1516XL | 0.020" (0.50 mm) | 100' (30 m) | 3,000 PSI (207 bar) | Natural |
| 1528 | 0.030" (0.75 mm) | 5' (1.5 m) | 2,000 PSI (138 bar) | Natural |
| 1528L | 0.030" (0.75 mm) | 50' (15 m) | 2,000 PSI (138 bar) | Natural |
| 1528XL | 0.030" (0.75 mm) | 100' (30 m) | 2,000 PSI (138 bar) | Natural |
| 1517 | 0.040" (1.00 mm) | 5' (1.5 m) | 500 PSI (34 bar) | Natural |
| 1517L | 0.040" (1.00 mm) | 50' (15 m) | 500 PSI (34 bar) | Natural |
| 1517XL | 0.040" (1.00 mm) | 100' (30 m) | 500 PSI (34 bar) | Natural |
| ETFE TUBING, 1/8" OD | ||||
| 1530 | 0.062" (1.55 mm) | 5' (1.5 m) | 1,000 PSI (69 bar) | Natural |
| 1530L | 0.062" (1.55 mm) | 50' (15 m) | 1,000 PSI (69 bar) | Natural |
| 1530XL | 0.062" (1.55 mm) | 100' (30 m) | 1,000 PSI (69 bar) | Natural |
| 1648 | 0.093" (2.40 mm) | 5' (1.5 m) | 500 PSI (34 bar) | Natural |
| 1648L | 0.093" (2.40 mm) | 50' (15 m) | 500 PSI (34 bar) | Natural |
| 1648XL | 0.093" (2.40 mm) | 100' (30 m) | 500 PSI (34 bar) | Natural |
