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Market Harborough

LE16 7PS

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Pneumatic Polyurethane Tube

Pneumatic Polyurethane Tubing (PPU)

Colex International PPU is manufactured from ester based polyurethane and is suitable for a wide range of applications including industrial robotics.

We can also offer a pneumatic polyurethane tube with a flame retardant cover, PPU in a range of imperial sizes and a variety of other made to order PPU products subject to MOQ.

Go to our Custom Manufacture page for more information and options.

Applications

  • Industrial robotics
  • Pneumatic control systems
  • Pneumatic valves
  • Fuel and lubrication lines
  • Control instrumentation
  • Pneumatic lines
  • Chemical transfer
  • Metering pumps
  • Conveyance of gases, some liquids, dry powders & granules

Features & Benefits

  • Choice of colours
  • Lightweight
  • Plasticiser free
  • Easy to handle
  • Flexible even at low temperatures
  • Resistant to kinks and flattening
  • Resistant to cuts and abrasions
  • Operates with a wide range of the most popular push fit couplings

Chemical Resistance

  • Pneumatic polyurethane tube is resistant to most:
  • Fuels
  • Oils
  • Greases
  • Solvents
  • Chemicals
  • Gases

Part

Size (mm)

OD Tol's (mm)

Burst Pressure

Bend Radius

(mm)

Kgs/30m

Stock Colour

Stock Length

OD

ID

PSI

bar

PPU4/25

4

2.5

±0.10

725

50

13

0.28

Black, Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow

30m

PPU5/3

5

3

±0.10

797

55

15

0.45

Black, Green, White

30m

PPU6/4

6

4

±0.13

580

40

22

0.56

Black, Blue, Red

30m

PPU8/55

8

5.5

±0.13

580

40

31

0.94

Black, Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow

30m

PPU8/6

8

6

±0.13

435

30

38

0.78

Black, Blue, Red, White, Yellow

30m

PPU10/7

10

7

±0.13

507

35

40

1.42

Black, Blue, Green, White, Yellow

30m

PPU10/8

10

8

±0.13

290

20

60

1.00

Black, Blue, Green, Yellow

30m

PPU12/8

12

8

±0.15

580

40

43

2.22

Black, Blue, Green, Red, Yellow

30m

Further Details:

Temperature range:

-50°C to +80°C, occasional use up to 100°C, brittle point –70°C

Construction:

Manufactured from ester based polyurethane

Packing:

Coiled and boxed

Printing:

Colex part number, size, works order number and a metre mark

Custom Manufacture:

We can also offer a pneumatic polyurethane tube with a flame retardant cover, PPU in a range of imperial sizes and a variety of other made to order PPU products. Alternative sizes, lengths & colours available subject to MOQ.

Note:

Ester based polyurethane is prone to hydrolysis and microbiological attack; therefore application and environment should be taken into account when recommending this tubing

NB:

Technical information for use as a guide only. All colours and lengths are subject to stock. or use as a guide only. Pressures: Values stated are based on the short term burst pressure at 20°C . Any increase in temperature above 20°C will result in a decline in burst pressures. Values stated are the pressure at which the tube shows signs of permanent distortion rather than bursting.

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