Thin Wall Lay Flat Rubber Tubing
Considering the worldwide application of rubber tubing, it is only natural to assume that there are virtually hundreds of different types and styles of rubber tubing. As you probably know, all rubber tubing can be divided into two major categories – natural rubber tubing and synthetic rubber tubing. All of them have their own advantages and disadvantages compared to one another, but that is hardly where the differences end. As we’ve said, there are hundreds of different types of rubber tubing and we manufacture pretty much all of them, as you can tell from our extensive product catalogue.
One of the many types we manufacture is thin wall lay flat rubber tubing. Thin wall lay flat rubber tubing is used in several industries, such as medical, electrical or agricultural among many others. What makes lay flat rubber tubing special is the fact that they’re extremely flexible, due to their ultra-thin walls. The lay flat portion of the name comes from the shape of these tubes. They are pressed flat and they do not have a seam around the outside diameter, making them both versatile and aesthetically pleasing. Also, this lay flat shape also improves their durability and reliability, which is why it is often used in the medical industry, as it has a lower chance of failure compared to some other products.
On top of all that, thin wall lay flat rubber tubing is very lightweight, which can come in handy in many situations. Not only that, light weight and durable nature of this tubing makes it very easy and safe to manipulate. Also, thin wall lay flat rubber tubing is also chemically inert, meaning it is very stable when in contact with a broad spectrum of gases, liquids or other chemicals, once again making it ideal for the medical industry. To top things off, thin wall lay flat rubber tubing also comes with great insulating properties.
Product specifications
- Product form
- Flat-profile tubing; define the bore in its working condition
- Material options discussed
- Natural rubber / latex. Choose one formulation for the actual contact and loading conditions.
- Application focus
- Medical-device assemblies. Size the part against the selected assembly.
- Dimensions to confirm
- Inside diameter, outside diameter, wall thickness and cut length. Match these to medical-device assemblies.
- Wall control
- Dimension wall thickness separately from the bore; check the required bending behavior and connection fit at that thickness.
- Contact conditions
- Other gases: define concentration, temperature and contact time, then check compatibility with the chosen compound.
- Line layout
- Check bend radius, unsupported spans and clearance at both connections.
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