Tubing & Pipe

Overview

Plastic tube and pipe in engineering grades covers a broad range of products — from small-diameter precision tube used in instrumentation and pneumatic systems, to large-bore piping for chemical process and fluid handling. The material selection for tubing and pipe depends primarily on the fluid or gas being conveyed, the operating pressure and temperature, and the installation environment. Common materials include PVC (cost-effective, general chemical resistance), HDPE (flexible, impact-resistant, food and water service), PP (good chemical resistance, lighter than PVC), PVDF (aggressive chemical and high-temperature service), and nylon/polyurethane (flexible pneumatic tubing). Advance Supplies stocks a range of plastic tube and pipe sizes in the common engineering grades.

Typical uses

• Chemical fluid transfer piping in process plants and laboratories
• Pneumatic supply lines — nylon and polyurethane tube for compressed air systems
• Water and irrigation piping — HDPE and PVC for potable water and drainage
• Instrumentation and sampling lines in process and analytical equipment
• Conduit and protective sleeving for cable runs in corrosive environments
• Structural tube and hollow section for frames and guarding

Things to confirm before ordering

• Material — specify the required material (PVC, HDPE, PP, PVDF, nylon, PU, or other) based on the fluid, pressure, and temperature.
• OD and wall thickness (or ID) — confirm the required outside diameter and wall thickness; pipe and tube sizing varies between standards (metric, imperial, DN, Schedule).
• Pressure rating — confirm the operating pressure; wall thickness must be appropriate for the pressure at the operating temperature.
• Length — confirm total length required; pipe and tube are supplied in standard lengths or cut to length.

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