Combine Tubing Materials With Co-Extruded Tubing Services

Co-extrusion allows plastic tubing manufacturers to combine two or more different plastic plastics in a single tube. This allows for co-extruded tubing to be customized to meet specific temperature, pressure and chemical needs for almost any application. For example, a polyurethane outer layer for flexibility can be combined with a food-grade nylon inner liner that’s perfect for beverage applications.
 
At Freelin-Wade, we offer co-extruded tubing—an adaptable solution that combines multiple materials to meet your specific application needs. With co-extrusion, we can create near endless material combinations, delivering optimal performance, durability, and cost-efficiency. In this article, we explore how Freelin-Wade’s co-extruded tubing can improve tubing performance while maintaining cost-efficiency to help you reach your desired outcome.

The Co-Extruded Plastic Tubing Processes

Co-extrusion simultaneously feeds two layers of tubing through two separate extruders. The melted plastic is pushed through a single die to form a desired tube shape and size. Layer thickness can be adjusted to form co-extruded tubing of different strengths, stiffnesses and features. Tubing is cooled through a water trough to cure the plastic tubing into its final, desired shape. A laser measures the outside diameter of the tubing continuously through the extrusion process, and is monitored to ensure the tubing remains in spec. Tubing is pushed by the extruder on one end and pulled by a conveyor on the other, keeping the tension on the tubing for consistent sizing.

Solve Your Toughest Challenges With Co-Extruded Tubing

Co-extrusion allows us to combine materials in a single tube, offering a wide range of benefits. For example, we can pair a polyurethane outer layer for flexibility with a food-grade nylon inner liner that’s perfect for beverage applications. Or, we can combine a nylon outer layer for pressure holding and chemical resistance with an EVA inner liner, providing an effective vapor barrier. Yet another popular option is polyurethane outer for flexibility and abrasion resistance with a nylon inner liner for chemical compatibility.

Additional Applications For Co-Extruded Tubing

• Medical Devices
• Semiconductor
• Fiber Optics
• Water Purification
• Automotive
• Construction
• Packaging And Much More!

Contact us today and explore how Freelin-Wade’s co-extruded tubing can solve your toughest challenges.

Benefits of Co-Extruded Tubing

The unique benefits of co-extruded tubing will depend on the materials used to create your specific co-extruded tubing products. Some general advantages of co-extruded tubing include:

• Flexibility
• Chemical resistance
• Impact resistance
• Strength
• Impact resistance
• Working temperature range
• Cost reduction

Freelin-Wade’s Co-Extruded Tube Material Options

Freelin-Wade’s co-extrusion capabilities allow efficient extrusion of multiple high-performance tube materials. Materials include:

• Polyurethane Tubing
• Nylon Tubing
• Polyethylene Tubing
• PVC Tubing (Vinyl Tubing)
• Silcryn™
• Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA)

Advantages of Freelin-Wade’s Co-Extruded Plastic Tubing

Freelin-Wade’s co-extrusion capabilities allow efficient extrusion of multiple high-performance materials. By choosing Freelin-Wade, you’re parting with a leading co-extruded plastic tubing expert with over 40 years of extruded plastic tubing manufacturing experience. We provide technical expertise for creating any custom tubing extrusion you need for your next project. Our manufacturing processes involve strict dedication to eco-friendly processes and systems. We also offer a 30-Day Warranty against manufacturing defects.

Contact Freelin-Wade for Co-Extruded Tubing

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