XIFLON PTFE THIN-WALL TUBES are semi-finished products manufactured by paste extrusion of high-purity PTFE fine powder, delivering smooth, flexible tubing with precise wall control. Designed for demanding uses, our tubes combine the following key advantages:
Handles aggressive media for lab, analytical, pharmaceutical and medical use where purity and reliability are critical.
Performs over a wide service temperature range for consistent operation in demanding environments.
Excellent electrical insulation; ideal as protective sleeving and as heat- and chemical-resistant jackets for wires and sensors.
Paste-extruded finish provides clean flow paths, flexibility, and accurate thin-wall control.
Precision paste-extruded PTFE tubes for clean fluid handling and long-term reliability in aggressive media.
Contact UsOur PTFE thin-wall tubes are produced by paste extrusion of virgin resin, ensuring a smooth, flexible tube with precise wall control for clean fluid handling and dependable insulating sleeving.
Ultra-smooth bore supports lab, analytical, pharma and medical transfer where low extractables and cleanliness are critical.
Reliable performance across a broad temperature range while maintaining mechanical integrity.
Excellent dielectric insulation; heat- and chemical-resistant jackets for wires and sensors.
Tight wall-thickness control with lightweight, flexible handling for precise routing.
| OD, mm |
ID, mm |
WT, mm |
Tolerance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WT | ID | |||
| 2.50 | 1.50 | 0.50 | ±0,1 mm | ±0,25 mm |
| 3.20 | 1.60 | 0.80 | ||
| 3.50 | 2.50 | 0.50 | ||
| 4.00 | 2.00 | 1.00 | ||
| 4.00 | 2.20 | 0.90 | ||
| 4.00 | 2.50 | 0.75 | ||
| 4.50 | 3.50 | 0.50 | ||
| 6.00 | 4.00 | 1.00 | ||
| 6.00 | 5.00 | 0.50 | ±0,1 mm | ±5 % |
| 7.00 | 5.00 | 1.00 | ±10 % | |
| 8.00 | 5.00 | 1.50 | ||
| 8.00 | 6.00 | 1.00 | ||
| 9.00 | 6.00 | 1.50 | ||
| 9.50 | 7.50 | 1.00 | ||
| 10.00 | 8.00 | 1.00 | ||
| 10.00 | 9.00 | 0.50 | ±0,1 mm | |
| 10.20 | 8.20 | 1.00 | ±10 % | |
| 11.00 | 9.00 | 1.00 | ||
| 12.00 | 8.00 | 2.00 | ||
| 12.00 | 9.00 | 1.50 | ||
| 12.00 | 10.00 | 1.00 | ||
| 12.50 | 10.50 | 1.00 | ||
| 13.00 | 10.00 | 1.50 | ||
| 13.00 | 11.00 | 1.00 | ||
| 14.00 | 12.00 | 1.00 | ||
| 15.00 | 13.00 | 2.00 | ||
| 16.00 | 12.00 | 2.00 | ||
| 16.00 | 14.00 | 1.00 | ||
| OD, mm |
ID, mm |
WT, mm |
Tolerance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WT | ID | |||
| 17.00 | 15.00 | 1.00 | ±10 % | ±5 % |
| 18.00 | 15.00 | 1.50 | ||
| 18.00 | 16.00 | 1.00 | ||
| 19.00 | 16.00 | 1.50 | ||
| 19.00 | 17.00 | 1.00 | ||
| 20.00 | 18.00 | 1.00 | ||
| 21.00 | 18.00 | 1.50 | ||
| 21.00 | 19.00 | 1.00 | ||
| 22.00 | 19.00 | 1.50 | ||
| 22.00 | 20.00 | 1.00 | ||
| 23.00 | 19.00 | 2.00 | ||
| 23.00 | 21.00 | 1.00 | ||
| 24.00 | 22.00 | 1.00 | ||
| 25.00 | 21.00 | 2.00 | ||
| 26.00 | 23.00 | 1.50 | ||
| 27.00 | 24.00 | 1.50 | ||
| 28.00 | 24.00 | 2.00 | ||
| 28.00 | 25.00 | 1.50 | ||
| 29.00 | 25.00 | 2.00 | ||
| 29.00 | 26.00 | 1.50 | ||
| 32.00 | 28.00 | 2.00 | ||
| 34.00 | 30.00 | 2.00 | ||
| 36.00 | 32.00 | 2.00 | ||
| 40.00 | 36.00 | 2.00 | ||
| 42.00 | 38.00 | 2.00 | ||
| 44.00 | 40.00 | 2.00 | ||
| 46.00 | 40.00 | 3.00 | ||
| 51.00 | 48.00 | 1.50 | ||
| OD, inch | ID, inch | WT, inch | Tolerance | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| decimal | fraction | decimal | fraction | WT | ID | |
| 0.125″ | 1/8″ | 0.062″ | 1/16″ | 0.031″ | ±0.004″ | ±0.01″ |
| 0.250″ | 1/4″ | 0.171″ | 11/64″ | 0.039″ | ±10 % | ±5 % |
| 0.375″ | 3/8″ | 0.296″ | 19/64″ | 0.039″ | ||
| 0.400″ | 0.323″ | 21/64″ | 0.039″ | |||
| 0.500″ | 1/2″ | 0.374″ | 3/8″ | 0.063″ | ||
| 0.600″ | 0.521″ | 33/64″ | 0.039″ | |||
| 0.750″ | 3/4″ | 0.671″ | 43/64″ | 0.039″ | ||
| 0.800″ | 0.721″ | 23/32″ | 0.039″ | |||
| 1″ | 0.843″ | 27/32″ | 0.079″ | |||
| 2″ | 1.843″ | 1-27/32″ | 0.079″ | |||
This advanced paste-extrusion process delivers semi-finished PTFE thin-wall tubes with a smooth, flexible finish and tight wall-thickness control. Combining chemical resistance, wide service temperature, low friction, and dielectric strength, XIFLON thin-wall PTFE tubes ensure clean flow paths and dependable insulating sleeving.
Applications: Seals, gaskets, valve parts for pumps and process equipment.
Applications: Seals, gaskets, valve parts for hygienic processes.
Applications: Insulators, spacers, dielectric components.
Applications: Bushings, bearings, custom parts for corrosive media.
Applications: High‑purity precision components with smooth finishes.
Applications: Hygienic seals, fittings, and machined parts for tanks and processing equipment.
Wide OD / ID / WT ranges; standard 100 m (metric) / 330 ft (imperial); custom sizes on request.
Paste-extruded smooth bore for clean flow; low extractables; precise thin-wall control.
Excellent chemical resistance, wide service temperature (−200 °C to +260 °C), low friction, dielectric insulation.
Guidance on OD/ID/WT selection, routing & sleeving for lab, analytical, pharma and sensor wiring.
Consistent quality with defined WT/ID tolerances and length tolerance 0.0 / +2 % (ISO 13000-1).
Our PTFE experts can help with OD/ID/WT selection, bend radius, and routing for your application.
Contact Our TeamSee the Thin-Wall PTFE Tubes metric/imperial ranges and tolerance tables.
Download GuidePTFE thin wall tubes are hollow extruded products with very small wall thicknesses, designed for applications where flexibility, insulation, and chemical resistance are essential. Unlike standard PTFE tubes, thin-wall tubing is lighter, more flexible, and easier to handle in tight spaces.
Key advantages:
In short: PTFE thin wall tubes combine flexibility, insulation, and chemical durability for precision applications.
PTFE thin wall tubes are manufactured by ram extrusion with precise tolerances.
Size range:
Custom options:
From microbore capillaries to flexible insulation sleeves, PTFE thin wall tubes are available in tailored formats.
Thin wall PTFE tubing is critical in industries where space, flexibility, and insulation are required.
Industries & applications:
Thin wall PTFE tubes are indispensable in precision industries where lightweight, chemically resistant insulation is needed.
Temperature resistance:
Wear & mechanical strength:
Chemical resistance:
PTFE thin wall tubes deliver reliable performance in extreme chemical and thermal environments.
PTFE vs. FEP thin wall tubes:
PTFE vs. PFA thin wall tubes:
Summary guide:
Yes — PTFE thin wall tubing is highly versatile for cutting, bonding, and sterilisation.
Fabrication options:
Machining note:
Thin wall PTFE tubes can be tailored to precise sizes, colors, and sterilisation requirements for demanding industries.
