Industrial Plastic Tubing
For over 50 years, Pexco has been perfecting the art and science of extrusion, including both rigid and flexible custom plastic tube extrusions. Featuring the highest quality materials, and sizes ranging from fractions of an inch in diameter to as large as 8-10 inches, across both general purpose and high-performance material resins like nylon, polyurethane, and polyethylene.
Custom tubing is created when molten plastic polymers are pushed through a die, creating a hollow profile design well suited for a variety of applications. Our expertise covers various types of tubing including our nationally recognized line of misting and fogging tubing. The Pexco family of companies offers a range of tubing extrusion styles, including heat shrink, non shrink, recoil and stock tubing.
Pexco tubing is used across numerous markets & applications:
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Get started with the “Key Considerations for Tubing Applications” checklist below and see which option best meets your needs.
Key Considerations for Plastic Tubing Applications
- Application - media transfer or pneumatic
- Usage - fluid or gas handling or process control
- Level of flexibility or rigidness required
- Minimum and maximum tolerances
- Operating pressure and temperature
- Resin compatibility with the media being conveyed
- Diameter specifications to match new/existing connections and fittings
- Wall thicknesses and durometers
- Chemical, UV, and abrasion resistance
- Required specifications (REACH, RoHS)
- Cost/performance assessment
- Color indicator requirements - standard or custom
- Standard or metric sizing
- Maximum working pressure
Tubing Varieties
Insultab, part of the Pexco family of companies, has been offering heat shrink products for over 50 years. With a large inventory and a variety of heat shrink products in stock, they are available to help you find the right product for your project.
Insultab manufactures heat shrinkable tubing and sleeve products for specific environments, including flame-retardant heat shrink tubing, heat shrink tubing for high-temperature performance, low-temperature performance, severe outdoor environmental conditions, outdoor applications (UV treated), automotive, marine, military, aviation applications, and more.
| Tubing Style or Material | Pexco Brand | Key Features | Applications | Availability |
| Polyolefin |
Insultab |
Low shrink temperature; Good abrasion resistance; Very flexible; Permanent water protection; Excellent electrical, physical, and chemical properties |
Insulate, identify, bundle, protect and repair in a wide variety of electrical, mechanical, commercial, and military applications |
Colors: Black, Clear, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Blue Spool Lengths: 50’ – 500’ (depending on size) with sizes from |
| PVC |
Insultab |
Low shrink temperature; Excellent abrasion resistance; Flexible; UV resistant; 30% stronger than Polyolefin |
Engineered for total compatibility with PVC jacketed wire and cable to insulate, identify, bundle, protect, repair, and beautify in electronic, electrical and mechanical applications |
Colors: Black, Clear, White, Red, Yellow, Blue Spools lengths: 100’ – 1,000’ (pressurized spools) with sizes from 3/64 – 4 |
| Fluoroelastomer |
Insultab |
Superior resistance to highly corrosive chemicals, fuels, lubricants, acids and solvents at elevated temperatures; Great operating performance under continuous high temperatures |
Aircraft, aerospace, automotive and other applications up to 200°C |
Colors: Black Spool Lengths: 50’ – 200’ with sizes from 1/8 – 11/4 |
| Polyvinylidene Difluoride (PVDF) |
Insultab |
Transparent; Flame retardant; Excellent dielectric properties; Resistant to most industrial fuels, chemicals and solvents; High mechanical strength |
High-temperature, electrical, automotive and military applications; Wire and fuse coverings; Jacketing for capacitors resistors and other components |
Colors: Translucent Box Contents: 96’ – 1,000’ with sizes from 3/64 – 11/2 |
| Chlorinated Polyolefin Elastomer |
Insultab |
Fluids, oils, abrasion and severe outdoor environmental resistance; Flexible at low temperatures; Broad operating temperature range |
Marine, military, aerospace and severe outdoor environmental applications |
Colors: Black Spool Lengths: 50’ – 200’ with sizes from 1/8 – 11/2 |
| Multi-Wall Adhesive Lined |
Insultab |
Permanent, watertight sealing with protection against abrasion, stretching and vibrations; Flame retardant jacket |
Well suited for electrical wiring insulation, automotive, military, and marine and outdoor applications (with certain heat shrink products) |
Colors: Black Box Contents: Available in a range of sizes and quantities |
| Medical Grade |
Insultab |
High-performance insulation and reliability for medical devices; Non-toxic; Meets USP Class VI Requirements |
Colors: Black, Clear, Blue, White Spool Lengths: 200’ – 1,000’ with sizes from 3/32 – 1/2 |
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| Food Grade |
Insultab |
Non-toxic; Meets USFDA requirements; Environmentally friendly, and resistant to a range of chemicals, oils, fungus and more |
Colors: Black, Clear, Blue, White Spool Lengths: 200’ – 1,000’ with sizes from 3/32 – 1/2 |
Primarily under Pexco, these standard tubing and sleeving options are versatile in their abilities, making them well-suited for a wide range of applications. Fluid handling, electrical insulation and bundling, and foggings systems are just some of the uses for some of these materials.
| Tubing Style or Material | Pexco Brand | Key Features | Applications | Availability |
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Nylon |
Pexco |
Nylon is considered a premium choice for many tubing applications, including pneumatic tubing, due to high abrasion and chemical resistance and broad temperature range. Harder walls are also achievable with nylon, providing easier fitting connections. |
Pneumatic systems, hydraulic (low pressure), lubricants, vacuum lines, fuel lines, general chemicals, air-logic, oil lines, gases |
Custom or reel lengths available; 1/8", 5/32", 1/4" and 5/16" on 500 ft. or 1000 ft. reels; 3/8" on 250 ft. or 500 ft. reels; 1/2" on 250 ft. or 300 ft. reels; other reels available upon request |
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Pexco |
Pipe, sheet, and fitting applications requiring chemical resistance or extreme temperature requirements; Excellent resistance to chemicals, UV, and gamma radiation |
Well-suited for a wide range of industry uses, including automotive, electronics, food and beverage, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, chemical tank fabrication, and oil and gas exploration |
Cut length 48” or spools / coils of various lengths with round sizes available in 1/8”, 5/32”, 3/16” diameters and triangle sizes in 0.236” tri-rod |
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| Specialty Tubing - Weed & Paint Spray Hose |
Pexco |
Chemical weed abatement and paint spray applications that require high resistance to all types of paint, solvents, oils, and chemicals |
Chemical weed spraying systems and paint sprayers |
100-foot plastic poly bags, 500-foot disposable reels, or 1,000-foot disposable reels |
| Specialty Tubing - High Pressure Misting Tube |
Pexco |
Made specifically for use in high pressure misting and fogging systems with an operating pressure of 1000 PSI. Made with 100% virgin nylon and UV resistant |
Misting systems, fogging systems |
Custom colors and lengths available or 500’ and 1000’ reels
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| Nylon Recoil Bulk Hose (hose only - fittings sold separately) |
Pexco |
Used to create recoil hose of any required length |
Plant air stations, assembly stations (nail guns, Staple guns, etc.) |
12 ft., 25 ft., and 50 ft. units (Custom lengths upon request) |
| Flexible PVC Insulating Tubing/Sleeving |
Insultab |
Excellent UV, abrasion, and flame resistance; Meets EU “End of Life” and “Lead Free” requirements |
Insulating, bundling, and protecting electrical wiring, splices, and wire harnesses |
Available in a range of sizes and quantities |
| Medical Grade Tubing/Sleeving |
Insultab |
Meets the most stringent bio-compatible specifications:
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Standard and custom colors available depending on product |
Scandia Plastics, part of the Pexco family of companies, specializes in rigid tubing applications. Whether your project requires FDA compliance, high heat resistance, strength, or any variety of specialized needs, Scandia has an extensive range of options to choose from. Polysulfone, polycarbonate, PVC (clear or colored), and much more are all available for extrusion. Scandia readily embraces challenges and can work within the following tubing parameters.
- Tolerances to: ± .003″
- Diameters from: 1/8″ to 8″
- Wall thickness: from .015″ to heavy wall
Altaflo, also part of the Pexco family of companies, focuses on the transportation of critical fluids using high-quality (100% virgin-grade) fluoropolymer and fluoroplastics to ensure optimal performance. With a broad range of stock products, including PTFE, FEP, PFA, UHP PFA, PVDF, THV, PVDF FLEX and THV FLEX, Altaflo also has the ability to ship the same day. Available lengths are outlined below and information is included in the chart.
- PTFE – Lengths may be limited due to batch process manufacturing – Coils available in lengths up to 100 FT and reels through 500 FT up to 3/8” OD and up to 250 FT through 1/2” OD - for longer lengths please contact our office for availability.
- FEP, PFA, HP PFA, UHP PFA, PVDF, PVDF FLEX – Available in continuous lengths as needed up to 1000 FT through 1.00” OD and up to 500 FT for sizes through 1.250” OD – for longer lengths please contact our office. Larger sizes are available in straight lengths up to 3.50” OD.
| Tubing Style or Material | Pexco Brand | Key Features | Applications | Availability |
| Polysulfone |
Scandia |
Made for high-performance and high-heat projects, this resin features outstanding electrical and chemical fighting properties |
Filtration systems, membrane manufacturing, food and beverage, medical applications |
Diameters from 1/8″ to 8″and wall thickness from .015″ to heavy wall |
| PVC (Clear or Colored) |
Scandia |
Clean, strong thermoplastic compound with exceptional flame, corrosion, and chemical resistant properties |
Electronics packaging, mailing tubes, storage tubs, food and beverage |
Diameters from 1/4″ to 5″ and wall thickness from .015″ to heavy wall |
| Polycarbonate |
Scandia |
Great clarity combined with extreme toughness |
Bird feeders, novelty items, shipping tubes, medical and industrial applications |
Diameters from 1/8″ to 8″and wall thickness from .015″ to heavy wall |
| Polystyrene (HIPS) |
Scandia |
An opaque plastic that is both sanitary and rigid, chemical resistant, and excellent thermal stability |
Film, tape, paper, and textile manufacturing |
Diameters from 1/8″ to 8″and wall thickness from .015″ to heavy wall |
| ABS |
Scandia |
Easily extruded due to its durability |
Automotive, electronics, appliances, medical, toy manufacturing |
Diameters from 1/8″ to 8″and wall thickness from .015″ to heavy wall |
| Polyethylene (HDPE) |
Scandia |
Non-toxic, strong, impact-resistant, and easy to disinfect and clean |
Food and beverage, electronics, cable and wire hosing housing |
Diameters from 1/8″ to 6″and wall thickness from .015″ to heavy wall |
| Polypropylene |
Scandia |
Commonly used as an insulator due to thermal properties |
Food and beverage, electronic and medical manufacturing |
Diameters from 1/8″ to 6″and wall thickness from .015″ to heavy wall |
| Plastic Core Tubes |
Scandia |
Durable, clean, moisture resistant and an economical option for core |
Film, tape, paper, and textiles |
Diameters from 1/4″ to 8″, wall thickness from 1/32″ to 1/2″, and lengths from 6″ to 20 Feet |
| ALTAFLUOR® 100 PTFE |
Altaflo |
Most flexible of the fluoropolymer tubing products; broadest temperature range; resistant to highly corrosive liquids & gases; Non-flammable; Does not impart taste or odor; Smoothest surface finish – lowest coefficient of friction |
laboratory, chemical processes, electrical applications, medical equipment, food process, aerospace, bushing and bearing applications |
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| ALTAFLUOR ® 200 FEP |
Altaflo |
Excellent clarity, temperature, chemical & UV resistance; Does not impart taste or odor; Improved flex-life vs other FEP Tubing; FDA Compliant; Certified to NSF 51, 61 & 372 |
Air and groundwater monitoring; Environmental sampling; Conduit; Food process; Water purification systems; Sight Glass / Flow Monitoring |
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| ALTAFLUOR® 2E0 FEP ENVIRO |
Altaflo |
Excellent clarity; UV resistant |
Economical option for environmental sampling and other applications not requiring extreme flex life or stress crack resistance vs 200 Series values |
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| ALTAFLUOR® 350 THV |
Altaflo |
Excellent clarity & flexibility; Good chemical resistance at ambient temperature; Low permeation |
Automotive fuel transport; excellent for bonding or layering; solar energy, fiber optics |
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| ALTAFLUOR® 400 PFA |
Altaflo |
Chemically inert to most industrial chemicals & solvents even at elevated temperatures; Translucent; flexible, FDA Compliant; Certified to NSF 51, 61 & 372 |
Semiconductor; Chemical process; Laboratory; Heat exchanger |
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| ALTAFLUOR® 450 HP PFA |
Altaflo |
Chemically inert to most industrial chemicals & solvents even at elevated temperatures; Translucent; flexible, Meets Semi F-57 & C90 |
Semiconductor wafer mfg.; chemical process; pharmaceutical |
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| ALTAFLUOR® 480 UHP PFA |
Altaflo |
Supreme chemical resistance vs other fluoropolymers; Enhanced flex-life and stress crack resistance; Lowest extractables; Translucent; Flexible, Meets Semi F-57 & C90; FDA Compliant; Certified to NSF 51, 61 & 372 |
Semiconductor; Pharmaceutical; Laboratory, Analyzers; High Purity Water Systems |
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| ALTAFLUOR® 480 SERIES DUAL CONTAINMENT TUBING UHP PFA |
Altaflo |
Provides enhanced protection and highest overall performance in highly aggressive critical applications while maintaining the highest system purity |
Semiconductor wafer mfg.; chemical processes; pharmaceutical |
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| ALTAFLUOR® 500 PVDF |
Altaflo |
Excellent abrasion resistance; higher temperature range vs 550 Series; Good mechanical strength and chemical resistance; FDA Compliant; Certified to NSF 51, 61 & 372 |
Food & beverage; Petrochemical; Pure Water Systems |
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| ALTAFLUOR® 550 PVDF |
Altaflo |
Good abrasion resistance & thermal properties; FDA compliant, Certified to NSF 51, 61 & 372; high purity |
Food & beverage; Petrochemical; Pure Water Systems |
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