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Altaflo® 480 UHP PFA Tubing & Pipe

Extreme chemical resistance combined with the highest purity level

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Altaflo® 480 UHP PFA (ultra high purity perfluoroalkoxy) is the product of choice for applications involving extreme chemical resistance combined with high-purity requirements. Although HP PFA is available in a variety of resin grades, Altaflo 480 UHP PFA tubing is made exclusively from a high molecular weight, high purity resin that provides excellent chemical resistance, low permeation levels, high burst pressures, and the smoothest surface finish. Unlike standard HP PFA tubing products, Altaflo 480 Series UHP PFA has superior flex life values comparable to those of PTFE.

Altaflo 480 UHP PFA tubing is ideal for use with flare or conventional fittings and is available as Tubing and Schedule 40 Pipe..

Features and Benefits

  • Exclusive use of Daikin AP-231SH UHP PFA Semi-F57 approved resin
  • 100% virgin grade high-performance resins used to resist stress cracking
  • Chemically inert to nearly all industrial chemicals and solvents
  • Highest thermal stability
  • Lowest permeation (even with aggressive chemicals such as HCL)
  • Translucent
  • Smoothest surface finish resulting in less area of particle entrapment
  • Moisture absorption nearly zero
  • FDA compliant for food contact
  • Non-flammable
  • Suitable for use with flare or conventional fittings
  • Available in coiled hose and convoluted constructions
  • Superior resistance to common fluorosurfactants vs. other PFA and HP PFA
  • Greatest flex life values compared with other PFA and HP PFA materials

Applications

  • Semiconductor
  • Chemical process
  • Heat exchangers
  • Laboratory applications
  • Flow monitoring
  • Pharmaceutical

Altaflo® UHP PFA tubing is certified to NSF 61 and NSF 372

Altaflo® 480 UHP PFA has been tested and certified by WQA against NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 to Commercial Hot (180°F/82°C), and NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 for lead free compliance. See the WQA website for applicable sizes.

Specifications

General

Meets or exceeds the requirements listed in ASTM D 6867-03

Temperature

320°F to 500°F

Flammability

UL 94 V0 rated. UHP PFA resists combustion and does not promote flame spread

FDA

UHP PFA is approved for use in food contact applications in compliance with FDA regulation: 21 CFR 177.1550

USP CLASS VI

ALTAFLO meets the requirements of USP Class VI

NSF

ALTAFLO 480 UHP PFA tubing is certified to NSF 61 and NSF 372

Part NumberIDODOD TolWallWall Tol
480-0125-030-0C1/161/8.004.030.003
480-0250-030-0C3/161/4.004.030.003
480-0250-040-0C.1701/4.004.040.003
480-0250-047-0C.1561/4.004.047.003
480-0250-062-0C1/81/4.005.062.003
480-0375-062-0C1/43/8.005.062.003
480-0500-062-0C3/81/2.005.062.003
480-0750-062-0C5/83/4.005.062.003
480-1000-062-0C7/81.005.062.003
480-1250-075-0C1.1001.250.008.075.005
480-1500-093-0C1.3141.500.015.093.008
Altaflo 480 UHP PFA standard tubing dimensions — part numbers, ID, OD, wall thickness, and tolerances

Part NumberIDODOD TolWallWall Tol
480-0157-040-0C.078 / 2 mm.157 / 4 mm.005.040 / 1 mm.003
480-0236-040-0C.157 / 4 mm.236 / 6 mm.005.040 / 1 mm.003
480-0315-040-0C.236 / 6 mm.315 / 8 mm.005.040 / 1 mm.003
480-0394-040-0C.315 / 8 mm.394 / 10 mm.005.040 / 1 mm.003
480-0472-040-0C.394 / 10 mm.472 / 12 mm.005.040 / 1 mm.003
Altaflo 480 UHP PFA heavy wall tubing dimensions — part numbers, ID, OD, wall thickness, and tolerances

*Straight length or reels
**Straight lengths only
† Custom item —please consult factory for lead time and minimum order requirements. Additional sizes up to 4” OD are available as custom extrusions — minimum order requirements may apply. Please contact Pexco for details.

Part NumberODWallIDBend RadiusWorking Pressure (PSI)
480-0125-030-0C0.1250.0300.0621/2″451
480-0250-030-0C0.2500.0300.1881″226
480-0250-040-0C0.2500.0400.1701″301
480-0250-047-0C0.2500.0470.1573/4″353
480-0250-062-0C0.2500.0620.1251/2″466
480-0375-062-0C0.3750.0620.2501″311
480-0500-062-0C0.5000.0620.3752″233
480-0750-062-0C0.7500.0620.6256″155
480-1000-062-0C1.0000.0620.87522″117
480-1250-075-0C1.2500.0751.10025″75
480-1500-093-0C1.5000.0931.31425″105
Altaflo 480 UHP PFA standard bend radius and working pressure at 73°F by part number

Part NumberODWallIDBend RadiusWorking Pressure (PSI)
480-0236-040-0C.236 / 6 mm0.040 / 1 mm.157 / 4 mm1-3/4″313
480-0315-040-0C.315 / 8 mm0.040 / 1 mm.236 / 6 mm2-1/2″235
480-0394-040-0C.394 / 10 mm0.040 / 1 mm.315 / 8 mm2-3/4″188
Altaflo 480 UHP PFA metric bend radius and working pressure at 73°F by part number

Notes: The above information is based on tests performed at 73°F and can vary in individual applications based on parameters such as temperature, chemical concentration, pressure, etc. Please consult the factory for details. For an estimate on burst pressure at ambient temperature, we consider a 3:1 ratio when exposure temperature is 73°F. However, Pexco does not recommend exceeding the suggested Working Pressure listed.

Additional sizes up to 2” are available.

Available in natural color only. For pigmented items, see ALTAFLO® 400 series.

Part NumberNominal SizeActual ODWallStock Length
480-0540-088-0C1/4″.540″ ± .010.088″ ± .020,-010 FT
480-0840-109-0C1/2″.840″ ± .010.109″ ± .020,-010 FT
480-1050-113-0C3/4″1.050″ ± .010.113″ ± .020,-010 FT
480-1315-133-0C1″1.315″ ± .010.133″ ± .020,-010 FT
480-1660-140-0C1-1/4″1.660″ ± .015.140″ ± .020,-010 FT
480-1900-145-0C1-1/2″1.900″ ± .015.145″ ± .020,-010 FT
480-2375-154-0C2″2.374″ ± .015.154″ ± .020,-010 FT
Altaflo 480 UHP PFA Schedule 40 pipe — part numbers, nominal size, OD, wall, stock length

Additional sizes and Schedule 80 Pipe available upon request. Minimum order requirements for non-catalog items will apply. 10 ft minimum order requirement — can be cut into shorter lengths for shipment. All 480 UHP PFA in stock. UHP PFA in stock

Part NumberNominal ODID MinID MaxOD MaxNominal WallConv/inch
48C-0375-020-0C*3/8″0.2510.2750.3750.0206
48C-0500-023-0C*1/2″0.3640.3750.5000.0236
48C-0625-025-0C*5/8″0.4850.5000.6250.0255.5
48C-0750-025-0C*3/4″0.6080.6250.7500.0255
48C-0875-025-0C*7/8″0.7300.7500.8750.0254
48C-1000-025-0C*1″0.8600.8751.0000.0253.5
Altaflo 480 UHP PFA convoluted tubing, standard construction — part numbers, OD, ID, wall, convolutions per inch

*Custom item – please consult factory for lead time and minimum order requirements. Available in natural color only. For pigmented items, see ALTAFLO 400 series.

Part NumberNominal ODID MinID MaxOD MaxNominal WallConv/inch
48U-0375-020-0C*3/8″0.2510.2750.3750.0209
48U-0500-023-0C*1/2″0.3640.3750.5000.0239
48U-0625-025-0C*5/8″0.4850.5000.6250.0259
48U-0750-025-0C*3/4″0.6080.6250.7500.0259
48U-0875-025-0C*7/8″0.7300.7500.8750.0258
48U-1000-025-0C*1″0.8600.8751.0000.0258
Altaflo 480 UHP PFA convoluted tubing, ultra flex construction — part numbers, OD, ID, wall, convolutions per inch

*Custom item — please consult the factory for lead time and minimum order requirements. Available in natural color only. For pigmented items, see ALTAFLO® 400 series. Please contact Pexco for details.

PropertyASTM Test MethodUnitsValue
Upper Service Temp.—°F500
Specific GravityD 792—2.15
Tensile StrengthD 1708PSI4,500
ElongationD 638%400
Flex ModulusD 790PSI90,000
MIT Flex LifeD 2176cycles1,750,000
HardnessD 2240Shore D60
Altaflo 480 UHP PFA physical properties — ASTM test methods, units, and values

The above information is based on tests performed at 73° F and can vary in individual applications based on parameters such as temperature, chemical concentration, pressure, etc. Please consult factory for details.

NOTE: The values represented above are based on the use of 100% virgin grade high performance — low melt flow PFA resin as used in the production of ALTAFLO 480 Series Tubing. When comparing data it is critical that performance values are listed for the grade of resin used.

  • General: Meets or exceeds ASTM D 6867-03
  • Temperature Range: -320°F to 500°F
  • Flammability: UL 94 V0 — UHP PFA resists combustion, does not promote flame spread
  • FDA: 21 CFR 177.1550 — approved for food contact
  • USP: USP Class VI — meets requirements
  • NSF: Certified to NSF/ANSI 61 (Commercial Hot 180°F/82°C) and NSF/ANSI 372 (lead-free) by WQA
  • SEMI: Resin is Daikin AP-231SH SEMI F-57 approved
  • Fitting Compatibility: Flare or conventional fittings
  • Constructions Available: Smooth bore, convoluted (Standard + Ultra Flex), coiled hose, Schedule 40 pipe
  • Resin: Exclusive use of Daikin AP-231SH UHP PFA

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