Description
PT-Flex is a weldable TPE tubing great for general purpose, aseptic manufacturing and single-use assemblies. The non-yellowing formula provides exceptional tubing clarity for visual monitoring. PT-Flex can also be sealed or welded to other TPE tubing made by other brands. Double-bagged with full traceability for end-to-end confidence in your manufacturing process.
PT-Flex is produced by Panotech Bio Material under cleanroom conditions according to ISO 14644-1, ISO class 7 (Class 10000 or Grade C). The production site of Panotech Bio Material is ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 certified. Full Validation Guide available upon request by emailing to info@elexansci.com
Additional Details
| Color | Translucent |
| Hardness, Shore A (5 s) | 60 |
| Specific Gravity | 0.89 g/cm³ |
| Operating Temperature Range | -45°C to 135°C |
| Tear Strength B | No Data |
| Tensile Strength | 7.7 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 592% |
| Tensile Stress at 100% Elongation | NA |
| Compression Set | NA |
| UV Resistance | Not Resistance |
| Shelf Life | 5 Years |
| Sterilization Methods | Autoclave, EtO and Gamma-irradiation |
| Certification and Compliance | USP <87>, USP <88>, USP <85>, USP <788>, USP <661>, USP <71>, ISO 11737-1, ISO 10993-4, ISO 10993-10, ISO 10993-11 |
| Tested for Extractables and Leachables | BPOG |
| ID & OD Tolerance | Depends on size |
| CoA Available | Yes |
| Raw Material, Manufacturing Process, & Final Product free of | Gluten, Animal-Derived Content, Silicone Oil, Melamine, Phthalates, BPA, Latex, Allergens (as per CFR 21.164.110), Heavy Metals |
| RoHS & REACH Compliant | Yes |
| Heat-Sealable & Weldable | Yes (Aseptically weldable and heat-sealable) |
| Permeability & Binding | Significantly lower gas permeability than standard silicone; low platelet adhesion and low protein binding rate |
Available Sizes
| Catalog Number | Length | ID×OD×Wall (inch) | ID×OD×Wall (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PT-Flex-125-250 | 50 ft | 1/8 × 1/4 × 1/16 | 3.2 × 6.4 × 1.6 |
| PT-Flex-188-313 | 50 ft | 3/16 × 5/16 × 1/16 | 4.8 × 7.9 × 1.6 |
| PT-Flex-188-375 | 50 ft | 3/16 × 3/8 × 3/32 | 4.8 × 9.5 × 2.4 |
| PT-Flex-250-375 | 50 ft | 1/4 × 3/8 × 1/16 | 6.4 × 9.5 × 1.6 |
| PT-Flex-250-438 | 50 ft | 1/4 × 7/16 × 3/32 | 6.4 × 11.1 × 2.4 |
| PT-Flex-250-500 | 50 ft | 1/4 × 1/2 × 1/8 | 6.4 × 12.7 × 3.2 |
| PT-Flex-313-438 | 50 ft | 5/16 × 7/16 × 1/16 | 7.9 × 11.1 × 1.6 |
| PT-Flex-313-500 | 50 ft | 5/16 × 1/2 × 3/32 | 7.9 × 12.7 × 2.4 |
| PT-Flex-375-500 | 50 ft | 3/8 × 1/2 × 1/16 | 9.5 × 12.7 × 1.6 |
| PT-Flex-375-563 | 50 ft | 3/8 × 9/16 × 3/32 | 9.5 × 14.3 × 2.4 |
| PT-Flex-375-625 | 50 ft | 3/8 × 5/8 × 1/8 | 9.5 × 15.9 × 3.2 |
| PT-Flex-500-750 | 50 ft | 1/2 × 3/4 × 1/8 | 12.7 × 19.1 × 3.2 |
| PT-Flex-500-688 | 50 ft | 1/2 × 11/16 × 3/32 | 12.7 × 17.5 × 2.4 |
| PT-Flex-625-875 | 50 ft | 5/8 × 7/8 × 1/8 | 15.9 × 22.2 × 3.2 |
| PT-Flex-1000-1375 | 50 ft | 1 × 1-1/8 × 3/16 | 25.4 × 34.9 × 4.8 |
| PT-Flex-1000-1500 | 50 ft | 1 × 1-1/2 × 1/4 | 25.4 × 38.1 × 6.4 |
| PT-Flex-750-1250 | 50 ft | 3/4 × 1-1/4 × 1/4 | 19.1 × 31.8 × 6.4 |
| PT-Flex-750-1125 | 50 ft | 3/4 × 1-1/8 × 3/16 | 19.1 × 28.6 × 4.8 |
| PT-Flex-750-1000 | 50 ft | 3/4 × 1 × 1/8 | 19.1 × 25.4 × 3.2 |
Chemical Resistance
| Chemical | Resistant | Not Resistant | Test Before Using |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acetamide, 67% in w | X | ||
| Acetic acid, 50-60% in w | X | ||
| Acetic anhydride | X | ||
| Acetone | X | ||
| Ammonia Gas | X | ||
| Ammonium Hydroxide, 30% in w | X | ||
| Benzyl alcohol | X | ||
| Boric Acid, 4% in w | X | ||
| Butyl Alcohol | X | ||
| Butyl Acetate | X | ||
| Calcium Hypochlorite, 20% in w | X | ||
| Chloroform | X | ||
| Citric Acid, 10-20% in w | X | ||
| Cyclohexane | X | ||
| Detergent solution 1% | X | ||
| Diacetone alcohol | X | ||
| Dibutylether | X | ||
| Diesel oil | X | ||
| Dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) | X | ||
| Dimethylformamide | X | ||
| Ethanol | X | ||
| Ethyl acetate | X | ||
| Formic Acid, 98% in w | X | ||
| Glucose, 50% in w | X | ||
| Glycerol, (Glycerin) | X | ||
| Glycolic Acid, 70% in w | X | ||
| Heptane | X | ||
| Hexane | X | ||
| Hydrochloric acid 10% in w | X | ||
| Hydrochloric acid 37% in w | X | ||
| Hydrocyanic Acid | X | ||
| Hydrogen peroxide 10% | X | ||
| Hydrogen peroxide 90% | X | ||
| Isopentyl alcohol | X | ||
| Isopropyl Ether | X | ||
| Lactic Acid, 85% in w | X | ||
| Magnesium Chloride, 35% in w | X | ||
| Methyl Isobutyl ketone | X | ||
| Methylene Chloride | X | ||
| Mineral oil | X | ||
| Monoethanolamine | X | ||
| Natural Gas | X | ||
| Nickel Nitrate, 75% in w | X | ||
| Nitric acid 10% | X | ||
| Nitric acid 35% | X | ||
| Nitrous Acid, 10% in w | X | ||
| Perchloric Acid, 67% in w | X | ||
| Phosphoric acid 25% | X | ||
| Phosphoric acid 85% | X | ||
| Phthalic Acid, 9% in alc | X | ||
| Potassium Hydroxide, <10% in w | X | ||
| Sodium Chlorate, 45% in w | X | ||
| Sodium Hydroxide, 30-40% in w | X | ||
| Sodium chlorate 20% | X | ||
| Sodium Hypochlorite, 12.2% in w | X | ||
| Sodium Nitrate, 3.5% in w | X | ||
| Stannous Chloride, 45% in w | X | ||
| Stearic acid 5% in alc | X | ||
| Sulfur Chloride | X | ||
| Sulphuric acid 98% in w | X | ||
| Tetrahydrofuran | X | ||
| Toluene | X | ||
| Turpentine | X | ||
| Vinegar | X | ||
| Xylol | X |
Competitor Cross Reference
| Catalog Number | Brand A Cross Reference | Brand B Cross Reference |
|---|---|---|
| PT-Flex-125-250 | 374-125-2 | APAF-BP-0125-0250 |
| PT-Flex-188-313 | 374-188-2 | APAF-BP-0188-0313 |
| PT-Flex-188-375 | 374-188-3 | APAF-BP-0188-0375 |
| PT-Flex-250-375 | 374-250-2 | APAF-BP-0250-0375 |
| PT-Flex-250-438 | 374-250-3 | APAF-BP-0250-0438 |
| PT-Flex-250-500 | 374-250-4 | APAF-BP-0250-0500 |
| PT-Flex-313-438 | APAF-BP-0313-0438 | |
| PT-Flex-313-500 | 374-313-3 | APAF-BP-0313-0500 |
| PT-Flex-375-500 | 374-375-2 | APAF-BP-0375-0500 |
| PT-Flex-375-563 | 374-375-3 | |
| PT-Flex-375-625 | 374-375-4 | APAF-BP-0375-0625 |
| PT-Flex-500-688 | 374-500-3 | |
| PT-Flex-500-750 | 374-500-4 | APAF-BP-0500-0750 |
| PT-Flex-625-875 | 374-625-4 | APAF-BP-0625-0875 |
| PT-Flex-750-1000 | 374-750-4 | APAF-BP-0750-1000 |
| PT-Flex-750-1125 | 374-750-6 | APAF-BP-0750-1125 |
| PT-Flex-750-1250 | 374-750-8 | |
| PT-Flex-1000-1375 | 374-1000-6 | APAF-BP-1000-1375 |
| PT-Flex-1000-1500 | 374-1000-8 |
