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About Our Imperial Flexible Nylon Tubing
Imperial Flexible Nylon Tube (PA12) is meticulously engineered to deliver exceptional performance and versatility across a diverse range of applications. Crafted from premium-grade Polyamide 12 (PA12) nylon, our tubing is impact-modified and heat/UV stabilised, ensuring superior durability and longevity even in the most demanding environments. Available in imperial sizes from ⅛″ to 1″ O.D., this flexible nylon tubing is the ideal choice for various industrial, automotive, and commercial uses.
Key Features:
- Superior Chemical Resistance: Highly resistant to oils, fuels, and a broad spectrum of chemicals, making it perfect for harsh and corrosive environments.
- Seamless, Mirror-Smooth Bore: Ensures optimal flow rates and minimises the risk of blockages, enhancing efficiency in fluid transfer applications.
- Precision Manufacturing: Produced to exacting tolerances (±0.005″ ID & -0.005″ OD for sizes ≤⅝″, and ±0.005″ ID & -0.006″ OD for sizes >⅝″), guaranteeing consistent and reliable performance.
- Standard 30m Coils: Conveniently packaged for easy handling, storage, and installation. 100m coils also largely stocked, with 500m drums and 1000m drums available to order
- Extensive Colour Range: Available in 11 vibrant colours—including Natural, Blue, Black, Red, Green, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Brown, Grey, and Orange—with additional colours available upon request to suit your specific needs.
Versatile Applications:
Our PA12 Flexible Nylon Tube is engineered to excel in a multitude of applications, including but not limited to:
- Pneumatic Controls: Ideal for instrument lines and control circuits, with excellent flexibility for a cleaner and more efficient setup.
- Fuel and Oil Lines: Durable against exposure to fuels and oils, making it suitable for automotive and industrial fuel systems.
- Air Brake Systems: High resistance to moisture absorption ensures reliable performance in air brake applications.
- Lubrication Lines: Perfect for greasing sheaths and lubrication conduits, providing smooth and consistent flow.
- Chemical Transfer: Resistant to dilute acids and alkaline substances, making it suitable for laboratory and chemical handling applications.
- Compressed Air Systems: Maintains integrity in moisture-rich environments, ensuring steady and reliable airflow.
- Refrigeration and Coolant Lines: Performs efficiently across a wide temperature range, ideal for cooling systems in various industries.
- Hydraulic Lines and Air Conditioning: Offers stability and performance in hydraulic systems and air conditioning units.
- Laboratory and Automotive Uses: Versatile enough to meet the rigorous demands of laboratory equipment and automotive applications.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Code | NIF |
| Material | Flexible, plasticized, high-viscosity Polyamide 12 (PA12) Nylon |
| Available Sizes | Ranges from ⅛″ to 1″ O.D. in imperial sizes |
| Standard Coil Lengths | 30m coils, 100m coils (stocked), 500m drums (main sizes stocked), 1000m drums (to order) |
| Colors Available | Natural, Black (stocked) and Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Brown, Grey, Orange (to order) |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +80°C (intermittently up to +110°C) |
| Chemical Resistance | High resistance to oil, fuel, and chemicals |
| Bore Type | Mirror-smooth (seamless) for good flow rates |
| Dimensions Standard | Metric dimensions conform to BS5409 |
| Features | Unprinted tubing, produced to exacting tolerances |
| Compliance Standards | BS 5409 (Parts 1 & 2), S.M.M.T C2C, SAE J1394 (Type A), SAE J844 (Type A), DIN 73378, DIN 74323, DIN 74324 (Parts 1 & 2), ISO-TC 22SC/2, ISO 7628 |
| Certifications | UL 94 HB, REACH |
| Temperature Range | -40°C to +80°C, intermittently up to +110°C |
| Printing | Unprinted. Printing on request. |
| Applications | Oil lines, fuel lines, petrol tank breather pipes, greasing sheaths, pneumatic controls, bleed lines, brake controls, lubrication lines |
