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Most Asked Questions
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- Product Overview
- Technical Specifications
- Compliance & Documentation
- Sizes, Customization & Samples
- Pricing & Order Conditions
- Shipping & Availability
- Payments & Business Orders
frequently asked questions
What sizes are available for FEP tubing?
FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene) tubing is a transparent fluoropolymer known for its excellent chemical resistance, smooth inner surface, and high temperature performance. It is widely used in demanding environments such as laboratories, medical devices, and chemical processing.
What is the price of FEP tubing per meter?
FEP tubing offers high chemical resistance, excellent transparency, low friction, UV resistance, and a wide operating temperature range. It is also easier to install than more rigid fluoropolymers.
What length of FEP tube will be supplied?
Key properties include:
- Non-stick surface
- Excellent electrical Insulation
- Strong resistance to Chemicals and solvents
- Transparency for visual flow control
- Good mechanical flexibility
Can my company place an order using a purchase order (PO)?
FEP tubing is transparent and more flexible, making it ideal for applications where visibility and easier handling are important. PTFE tubing is more rigid and typically used in higher-temperature or more mechanically demanding environments.
How quickly can I receive my tubing?
FEP and PFA are both high-performance fluoropolymers. PFA generally offers better mechanical strength and slightly higher temperature resistance, while FEP is more cost-effective and widely used for general-purpose applications.
Can I order both PTFE, FEP, and PFA tubing?
FEP and PFA are both high-performance fluoropolymers. PFA generally offers better mechanical strength and slightly higher temperature resistance, while FEP is more cost-effective and widely used for general-purpose applications.
FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene) tubing is a transparent fluoropolymer known for its excellent chemical resistance, smooth inner surface, and high temperature performance. It is widely used in demanding environments such as laboratories, medical devices, and chemical processing.
FEP tubing offers high chemical resistance, excellent transparency, low friction, UV resistance, and a wide operating temperature range. It is also easier to install than more rigid fluoropolymers.
Key properties include:
- Non-stick surface
- Excellent electrical Insulation
- Strong resistance to Chemicals and solvents
- Transparency for visual flow control
- Good mechanical flexibility
FEP tubing is transparent and more flexible, making it ideal for applications where visibility and easier handling are important. PTFE tubing is more rigid and typically used in higher-temperature or more mechanically demanding environments.
FEP and PFA are both high-performance fluoropolymers. PFA generally offers better mechanical strength and slightly higher temperature resistance, while FEP is more cost-effective and widely used for general-purpose applications.
FEP and PFA are both high-performance fluoropolymers. PFA generally offers better mechanical strength and slightly higher temperature resistance, while FEP is more cost-effective and widely used for general-purpose applications.
Product related questions
What is FEP tubing?
FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene) tubing is a transparent fluoropolymer known for its excellent chemical resistance, smooth inner surface, and high temperature performance. It is widely used in demanding environments such as laboratories, medical devices, and chemical processing.
What are the main advantages of FEP tubing?
FEP tubing offers high chemical resistance, excellent transparency, low friction, UV resistance, and a wide operating temperature range. It is also easier to install than more rigid fluoropolymers.
What are the key properties of FEP tubing?
Key properties include:
- Non-stick surface
- Excellent electrical Insulation
- Strong resistance to Chemicals and solvents
- Transparency for visual flow control
- Good mechanical flexibility
What is the difference between FEP and PTFE tubing?
FEP tubing is transparent and more flexible, making it ideal for applications where visibility and easier handling are important. PTFE tubing is more rigid and typically used in higher-temperature or more mechanically demanding environments.
What is the difference between FEP and PFA tubing?
FEP and PFA are both high-performance fluoropolymers. PFA generally offers better mechanical strength and slightly higher temperature resistance, while FEP is more cost-effective and widely used for general-purpose applications.
FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene) tubing is a transparent fluoropolymer known for its excellent chemical resistance, smooth inner surface, and high temperature performance. It is widely used in demanding environments such as laboratories, medical devices, and chemical processing.
FEP tubing offers high chemical resistance, excellent transparency, low friction, UV resistance, and a wide operating temperature range. It is also easier to install than more rigid fluoropolymers.
Key properties include:
- Non-stick surface
- Excellent electrical Insulation
- Strong resistance to Chemicals and solvents
- Transparency for visual flow control
- Good mechanical flexibility
FEP tubing is transparent and more flexible, making it ideal for applications where visibility and easier handling are important. PTFE tubing is more rigid and typically used in higher-temperature or more mechanically demanding environments.
FEP and PFA are both high-performance fluoropolymers. PFA generally offers better mechanical strength and slightly higher temperature resistance, while FEP is more cost-effective and widely used for general-purpose applications.
Technical Specifications
What temperature can FEP tubing handle?
FEP tubing typically operates in a temperature range from approximately -200°C to +200°C.
What is the pressure rating of FEP tubing?
Pressure ratings vary based on diameter, wall thickness, and operating temperature.
Ratings are for reference only, the application might have an effect on the properties. We always recommend extensive testing.
What is the minimum bend radius of FEP tubing?
The minimum bend radius depends on the tubing dimensions. Smaller diameters allow tighter bends, while larger tubing requires a wider radius to prevent kinking.
What tolerances do you offer for FEP tubing?
We offer tight dimensional tolerances suitable for precision applications. The tolerance on both the ID, OD and wall can be found at the specifications of each individual product.
Is FEP tubing chemically resistant?
Yes, FEP tubing offers excellent resistance to a wide range of chemicals, including acids, bases, and solvents, making it suitable for highly aggressive environments. For applications requiring the highest level of chemical resistance, PTFE tubing may be preferred, depending on the specific medium
Is FEP tubing UV and weather resistant?
Yes, FEP tubing has excellent resistance to UV radiation and weathering, making it suitable for outdoor of UV applications.
FEP tubing typically operates in a temperature range from approximately -200°C to +200°C.
Pressure ratings vary based on diameter, wall thickness, and operating temperature.
Ratings are for reference only, the application might have an effect on the properties. We always recommend extensive testing.
The minimum bend radius depends on the tubing dimensions. Smaller diameters allow tighter bends, while larger tubing requires a wider radius to prevent kinking.
We offer tight dimensional tolerances suitable for precision applications. The tolerance on both the ID, OD and wall can be found at the specifications of each individual product.
Yes, FEP tubing offers excellent resistance to a wide range of chemicals, including acids, bases, and solvents, making it suitable for highly aggressive environments. For applications requiring the highest level of chemical resistance, PTFE tubing may be preferred, depending on the specific medium
Yes, FEP tubing has excellent resistance to UV radiation and weathering, making it suitable for outdoor of UV applications.
Compliance & Documentation
Is FEP tubing food-safe?
All our FEP tubes are FDA certified
Does your FEP tubing comply with FDA regulations?
Yes, our FEP tubes are FDA approved
Do you provide material certificates (CoC / CoA)?
Yes, we can supply Certificates of Conformity (CoC) upon request.
Can you provide a datasheet for FEP tubing?
Yes, please click here for FEP Datasheet
Is FEP tubing chemically resistant?
Yes, FEP tubing offers excellent resistance to a wide range of chemicals, including acids, bases, and solvents, making it suitable for highly aggressive environments. For applications requiring the highest level of chemical resistance, PTFE tubing may be preferred, depending on the specific medium
Is FEP tubing UV and weather resistant?
Yes, FEP tubing has excellent resistance to UV radiation and weathering, making it suitable for outdoor of UV applications.
All our FEP tubes are FDA certified
Yes, our FEP tubes are FDA approved
Yes, we can supply Certificates of Conformity (CoC) upon request.
Yes, please click here for FEP Datasheet
Yes, FEP tubing offers excellent resistance to a wide range of chemicals, including acids, bases, and solvents, making it suitable for highly aggressive environments. For applications requiring the highest level of chemical resistance, PTFE tubing may be preferred, depending on the specific medium
Yes, FEP tubing has excellent resistance to UV radiation and weathering, making it suitable for outdoor of UV applications.
Sizes, Customization & Samples
What diameters are available for FEP tubing?
We offer a broad range of standard diameters between 0.8 mm and 19.1 mm, click here for the complete range of stock FEP tubes. Further, we can manufacture FEP in almost any diameter, please contact us to discuss you specific requirements
What lengths are available for FEP tubing?
FEP tubing can be supplied from as little as 1 meter, which can be easily ordered online by selecting the required length.
In general, tubing is supplied in the longest available stock lengths. This means that orders may be delivered in multiple sections—for example, 100 meters may be supplied as 2 × 50 meters, or 250 meters as 2 × 100 meters and 1 × 50 meters.
For applications requiring long continuous or even ultra-long lengths, custom production is possible. Please contact us to discuss the available options.
Do you offer custom or alternative FEP tubing sizes / diameters?
Yes, custom diameters or specific (longer) lengths of FEP tubes are optional. Please contact us with your requirements.
Can I get a quote for custom FEP tubing or large volumes?
Absolutely. Contact us with your specifications, and we will provide a tailored quotation.
Can I order samples of PTFE, FEP, and PFA tubing?
Yes, we provide samples so you can test, select most suitable diameter and / or compare materials before committing to larger quantities.
We offer a broad range of standard diameters between 0.8 mm and 19.1 mm, click here for the complete range of stock FEP tubes. Further, we can manufacture FEP in almost any diameter, please contact us to discuss you specific requirements
FEP tubing can be supplied from as little as 1 meter, which can be easily ordered online by selecting the required length.
In general, tubing is supplied in the longest available stock lengths. This means that orders may be delivered in multiple sections—for example, 100 meters may be supplied as 2 × 50 meters, or 250 meters as 2 × 100 meters and 1 × 50 meters.
For applications requiring long continuous or even ultra-long lengths, custom production is possible. Please contact us to discuss the available options.
Yes, custom diameters or specific (longer) lengths of FEP tubes are optional. Please contact us with your requirements.
Absolutely. Contact us with your specifications, and we will provide a tailored quotation.
Yes, we provide samples so you can test, select most suitable diameter and / or compare materials before committing to larger quantities.
Pricing & Order Conditions
What is the price of FEP tubing per meter?
Pricing depends on the selected diameter and volume. The more you order, the lower the price per meter. Each product has a price table.
In need of very large volumes? Please contact us to discuss pricing and supply chain options.
Do you offer bulk discounts for FEP tubing?
Please contact us for a custom quote.
What is your minimum order quantity (MOQ)?
Standard stock FEP tube can be supplied from as little as 1 meter. Custom produced diameters have larger MOQ’s, contact us to discuss the options.
Pricing depends on the selected diameter and volume. The more you order, the lower the price per meter. Each product has a price table.
In need of very large volumes? Please contact us to discuss pricing and supply chain options.
Please contact us for a custom quote.
Standard stock FEP tube can be supplied from as little as 1 meter. Custom produced diameters have larger MOQ’s, contact us to discuss the options.
Shipping & Availability
How quickly can I receive my tubing?
Orders are typically processed within 1 business day. Transit times depend on your location, but we aim for fast dispatch across Europe and worldwide.
In urgent need for your tubes? Please choose DHL Express option for the quickest possible shipping time.
Standard shipment is generally done by PostNL, they aim for the following transit times:
Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg: 1–2 working days
France, Denmark, Austria: 2–4 working days
Italy, Spain, Sweden, Poland: 3–6 working days
Tubes that are not available from stock in general have a production time of 4 to 6 weeks
Do you supply FEP tubing in Europe or worldwide?
Yes, we ship across Europe and internationally.
What are the delivery costs?
Delivery costs depend on the destination, package size, and shipping method. These are calculated at checkout or provided in your quote.
Orders are typically processed within 1 business day. Transit times depend on your location, but we aim for fast dispatch across Europe and worldwide.
In urgent need for your tubes? Please choose DHL Express option for the quickest possible shipping time.
Standard shipment is generally done by PostNL, they aim for the following transit times:
Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg: 1–2 working days
France, Denmark, Austria: 2–4 working days
Italy, Spain, Sweden, Poland: 3–6 working days
Tubes that are not available from stock in general have a production time of 4 to 6 weeks
Yes, we ship across Europe and internationally.
Delivery costs depend on the destination, package size, and shipping method. These are calculated at checkout or provided in your quote.
Payments & Business Orders
What payment methods are online available?
We support multiple payment options, including most common online payment methods, credit card, PayPal and bank transfer. Payments are processed through our third party payment provider Mollie.
Can my company place an order using a purchase order (PO)?
Yes, we support purchase orders (PO) for business customers.
To place an order via PO, please contact us so we can set up your company account and verify the necessary billing and delivery details. For first-time business customers, a simple credit check or company verification may be required depending on the order size and payment terms requested.
Minimum order values may apply for PO-based orders, a 25 euro small order fee is charged on orders under 100 euro
Once approved, we can offer flexible ordering options, including agreed payment terms for recurring or larger volume purchases.
Our team will guide you through the process to ensure a smooth setup and fast order handling.
My company is VAT-exempt—how does that work?
If your company is VAT-exempt (international B2B shipments), you can provide your valid VAT number during checkout and VAT charges will be automatically deducted.
We support multiple payment options, including most common online payment methods, credit card, PayPal and bank transfer. Payments are processed through our third party payment provider Mollie.
Yes, we support purchase orders (PO) for business customers.
To place an order via PO, please contact us so we can set up your company account and verify the necessary billing and delivery details. For first-time business customers, a simple credit check or company verification may be required depending on the order size and payment terms requested.
Minimum order values may apply for PO-based orders, a 25 euro small order fee is charged on orders under 100 euro
Once approved, we can offer flexible ordering options, including agreed payment terms for recurring or larger volume purchases.
Our team will guide you through the process to ensure a smooth setup and fast order handling.
If your company is VAT-exempt (international B2B shipments), you can provide your valid VAT number during checkout and VAT charges will be automatically deducted.
When will I receive my order?
We strive to offer your order to PostNL or GLS within 24 hours of receiving payment, if in stock. Depending on the delivery country, a number of delivery days are added. Once we have shipped the package you will receive a tracking code that will allow you to track the package.
What are the small order costs?
For orders smaller than 20 euros, a 10 euro small order fee will be charged. Tip: It is often beneficial to order a little more so that these are dropped.
How soon will I receive my order?
Packages within Europe are generally sent by GLS. All envelopes and packages outside Europe with Postnl.
View current delivery times by carrier here:
I need to receive my package faster, is that possible?
If you want to receive a package faster, we could book it through other faster logistics partners or on your carrier’s account number. Any additional costs shall be borne by the buyer.
How expensive is delivery?
Within the European Union, we have fixed low rates. It does not matter whether you are placing a small order or a very large order.
| Netherlands | € 6,25 | Ireland | € 16,95 | Hungary | € 22,50 | ||
| Belgium | € 7,50 | Italy | € 16,95 | Croatia | € 22,50 | ||
| Germany | € 8,70 | Poland | € 16,95 | Latvia | € 22,50 | ||
| Denmark | € 12,50 | Portugal | € 16,95 | Lithuania | € 22,50 | ||
| France | € 12,50 | Spain | € 16,95 | Romania | € 22,50 | ||
| Luxembourg | € 12,50 | Sweden | € 22,50 | Slovenia | € 22,50 | ||
| Austria | € 12,50 | Bulgaria | € 22,50 | Slovakia | € 22,50 | ||
| United kingdom | € 12,50 | Estonia | € 22,50 | Czech Republic | € 22,50 | ||
| Finland | € 16,95 |
Outside the European Union, delivery charges are calculated by weight:
| 0 to 999 gr | € 50,00 | 8 kg. to 8999 gr. | € 103,00 | |
| 1 kg. to 1999 gr. | € 55,00 | 9 kg. to 9999 gr. | € 107,00 | |
| 2 kg. to 2999 gr. | € 60,00 | 10 kg. to 10999 gr. | € 117,00 | |
| 3 kg. to 3999 gr. | € 65,00 | 11 kg. to 11999 gr. | € 122,00 | |
| 4 kg. to 4999 gr. | € 73,80 | 12 kg. to 12999 gr. | € 135,00 | |
| 5 kg. to 5999 gr. | € 78,00 | 13 kg. to 13999 gr. | € 137,00 | |
| 6 kg. to 6999 gr. | € 84,00 | 14 kg. to 14999 gr. | € 142,00 | |
| 7 kg. to 7999 gr. | € 93,00 | 15 kg. to 15999 gr. | € 148,00 |
I would like to order but it must be on account?
This is generally not a problem. Using a credit check, we see if we can deliver on account. If approved, you will simply receive a bill to be paid within 30 days. Send us an email with your company information and purchase order and we will open an account for you!
Do I always get the hose delivered in 1 piece?
We strive to deliver your order in as few pieces as possible however in 1 piece is not always possible. For example, it could happen that an order of, say, 70 meters will be delivered in a 50-meter piece and a 20-meter piece or 40 + 30 meters depending on stock. Generally, our full rolls are 50 or 100 meters long depending on the diameter requested.