Zeus Catalog 11

Table of Contents
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Medical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Dual Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Splines - Wires, Cables, Coaxial Cores . . . . . . . . 42 Snaptube and Guide Rail Covers . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Extruded Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
PTFE Sub-Lite-Wall Extruded & Heat Shrinkable Tubing . . . . . . . . . . 7
Value Added Services . . . . . . . . . . 44

Benefits of ZEUS Value Added Services and Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Bump/Draw-down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Custom-Cutting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Custom Packaging & Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Drilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Etching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Flaring and Flanging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Heat Sealing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Heat Shrinking over Mandrels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Product Analysis & Enhancement . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Product Assembly - High Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Product Assembly - Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Retractable Coil Tubing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Scoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Slitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Striping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Thermosetting/Forming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Tube Tipping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Extruded Tubing (AWG). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Heavy Construction Tubing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Heavy Wall Tubing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Monofilament. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Extruded Metric Tubing 0.50mm Wall Tubing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Extruded Metric Tubing 1.00mm Wall Tubing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Extruded Metric Tubing 1.50/2.00mm Wall Tubing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 PEEK Tubing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Heat Shrinkable Extrusions . . . . . . . 20

ZEUS Heat Shrink Fluoropolymer Tubing . . . . . . . 21 PTFE Heat Shrink 2 to 1 Shrink Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . 22 PTFE Heat Shrink 4 to 1 Shrink Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . 26 FEP Heat Shrink 1.3 to 1 Shrink Ratio . . . . . . . . . . 27 FEP Heat Shrink 1.6 to 1 Shrink Ratio . . . . . . . . . . 29 FEP & PFA Heat Shrink Roll Covers. . . . . . . . . . . . 30 PTFE/FEP Dual-Shrink Tubing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Technical Information . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Technical Information Table of Contents . . . . . . 51 Resin Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Technical Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Specialty Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
ePTFE Tubing and Monofilament . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Convoluted Tubing PTFE, FEP, ETFE, PEEK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Spiral-Cut Cable Wrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Special Shapes - Multi-Lumen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Lay Flat Tubing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Summary of Properties . . .
Inside Back Cover
Applications
Medical
As the leading supplier of fluoropolymer tubing in the medical device market, ZEUS is well adapted to servicing a wide range of customer needs. We are well experienced at working with all of the organizational elements of a medical device manufacturer. To assist these specialized requests we established a medical department over 10 years ago within our sales force and staffed it with highly-trained and medical device oriented technical salespeople. ZEUS is a true pioneer of high performance plastics in this industry. For the R&D engineer working on a new innovative device we offer quick turnaround, technical support, and free samples for prototyping. We work with production engineers to help improve yields and throughput. Regulatory specialists appreciate our quality systems and USP Class VI certified polymers. Purchasing agents appreciate our stocking programs and the level of service and delivery we offer the industry. We offer a true cross functional relationship to our customers On the materials side, we offer a wide range of fluoropolymers and specialized plastics with a history of successful medical device applications. Many of our extruded, heat shrink, and multilumen tubes have be chosen for their pure, smooth, non-toxic, nonallergenic properties, as well as their compatibility with human tissues and fluids. Most of what we manufacture for the medical device industry is extremely tight toleranced tubing. With our staff of skilled polymer experts and close to 40 years of extrusion experience we are experts at customizing the properties of our polymers through process and material modification technologies.
Applications
Industrial
With more than 380,000 ft of manufacturing space ZEUS is ready to meet the challenges of the industrial markets. We have a strong working knowledge of a multitude of industries, including: automotive, chemical processing, electronic, aerospace and aviation, fiber optics, environmental and analytical. We understand that new products and material enhancements are critical for our customers to remain competitive and successful. ZEUS offers a wide variety of standard and specialized products to meet your needs. ZEUS knowledgeable technical sales personnel are standing by to help you design the product you need. High purity resins are used to extrude tubing with the lowest levels of extractables and the smoothest surface finish for use in semiconductor and pharmaceutical applications. FEP Lined Polyethylene tubing for environmental applications and PEEK tubing for analytical applications are a few of the specialty markets served. FEP, PFA and MFA tubing support applications ranging from laboratory plumbing, food processing and adhesive transfer systems to fuel, paint and hydraulic lines. Increasing barrier properties creates tubing with the lowest water vapor transmission rates of any plastic. This is an example of the advances ZEUS has made to remain a leader in highly engineered extrusions. As new applications develop the need for our exceptional polymer product line increases significantly.
Fluid Handling
The demand for fluoropolymer tubing in fluid applications continues to increase as requirements become more specific. With sizes from .002" up to 2.0" inside diameters, ZEUS line of chemically resistant extrusions withstands corrosive fluids like sulfuric acid, hydrocarbon fuels and strong mineral acids.
Applications
Industrial
Electrical/Mechanical
ZEUS has the broadest product line of fluoropolymer tubing used for mechanical and electrical insulation applications. Low friction, lightweight, high temperature resistance, high dielectric and tensile strength are just a few of the characteristics of fluoropolymers. These attributes allow fluoropolymers to be used in many applications where other plastics would fail. ZEUS tubing has met or exceeded the critical environments in aviation programs worldwide. Some of these products include AWG tubing and heat shrinkable tubing for insulation, in addition to spiral cut cable wrap and convoluted tubing for wire harnesses and cable assemblies. A few examples of the wide array of electrical applications includes microware cable insulation featuring extrusions directly over wire, connector and terminal sleeves, fiber optic cable jacketing, hermetic motor insulation and battery pack and capacitor encapsulation. Mechanical applications are not limited to the industry standard materials. Chemical modifiers are used for enhanced push-pull cable jacketing, wafer thin bushings, watertight encapsulation, greaseless bearings, tire valve seals and chafe guards. To extend the life of many components, ZEUS also supplies a wide range of heat shrinkable extrusions that have become an effective means of applying a tight jacketing that stands up to the hostile environments of 500F heat, abrasion and shock.
PTFE Sub-Lite-Wall
All Sub-Lite-Wall is custom ordered
Extruded & Heat Shrinkable Tubing

Dimensions (Inches)
EXTRUDED
AWG Size Inside Diameter Inches Wall Thickness Inches Ordered As AWG Size No.
HEAT
Expanded I.D. Min. Inches
SHRINK
Recovered I.D. Max. Inches Recovered Wall Thickness Inches
44 42 40 38 36 34 32 30 28 26 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0
0.0020 0.0025 0.0030 0.0040 0.0050 0.0060 0.0080 0.0100 0.0130 0.0160 0.0200 0.0250 0.0320 0.0400 0.0650 0.0730 0.0840 0.0980 0.1100 0.1620 0.2040 0.2580 0.3250
0.0020 0.0020 0.0020 0.0020 0.0030 0.0030 0.0030 0.0030 0.0030 0.0030 0.0020 0.0020 0.0020 0.0015 0.0015 0.0015 0.0015 0.0020 0.0020 0.0025 0.0035 0.0040 0.0050
34 33 32 30 28 26 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8
0.020 0.025 0.030 0.034 0.038 0.046 0.050 0.055 0.060 0.076 0.093 0.120 0.150 0.191 0.240
0.008 0.010 0.012 0.015 0.018 0.022 0.027 0.032 0.039 0.049 0.061 0.072 0.089 0.112 0.141
0.0020 0.0020 0.0020 0.0020 0.0020 0.0020 0.0020 0.0020 0.0020 0.0020 0.0020 0.0020 0.0020 0.0020 0.0025
Now available in Sub-Lite-Wall configurations with wall thicknesses down to .001 On many sizes. +/-.0005" (.013mm) Tolerances available in most sizes. Call us for more details.
ZEUS SUB-LITE-WALL Tubing is available in both regular extruded micro-miniature dimensions, and in heat shrink versions. Inside diameters, outside diameters, and wall thicknesses are uniform throughout. The dimensions and tolerances shown here are only a guide. You can write your own specifications with the assurance that ZEUS can meet your requirements completely in either extruded or heat shrink version. PACKAGING: See Technical Information for more details.
PTFE Sub-Lite-Wall
All Sub-Lite-Wall is custom ordered
Extruded & Heat Shrinkable Tubing

Metric Dimensions (mm)
EXTRUDED
AWG Size Inside Diameter (mm) Wall Thickness (mm) Ordered As AWG Size No.
HEAT
Expanded I.D. Min. (mm)
SHRINK
Recovered I.D. Max. (mm) Recovered Wall Thickness (mm)
44 42 40 38 36 34 32 30 28 26 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0
0.051 0.064 0.076 0.102 0.127 0.152 0.203 0.254 0.330 0.406 0.508 0.635 0.813 1.016 1.651 1.854 2.134 2.489 2.794 4.115 5.182 6.553 8.255
0.051 0.051 0.051 0.051 0.076 0.076 0.076 0.076 0.076 0.076 0.051 0.051 0.051 0.038 0.038 0.038 0.038 0.051 0.051 0.064 0.089 0.102 0.127
34 33 32 30 28 26 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8
0.508 0.635 0.762 0.864 0.965 1.168 1.270 1.397 1.524 1.930 2.362 3.048 3.810 4.851 6.096
0.203 0.254 0.305 0.381 0.457 0.559 0.686 0.813 0.991 1.245 1.549 1.829 2.261 2.845 3.581
0.051 0.051 0.051 0.051 0.051 0.051 0.051 0.051 0.051 0.051 0.051 0.051 0.051 0.051 0.064
Now available in Sub-Lite-Wall configurations with wall thicknesses down to .001 On many sizes. +/-.0005" (.013mm) Tolerances available in most sizes. Call us for more details.
ZEUS SUB-LITE-WALL Tubing is available in both regular extruded micro-miniature dimensions, and in heat shrink versions. Inside diameters, outside diameters, and wall thicknesses are uniform throughout. The dimensions and tolerances shown here are only a guide. You can write your own specifications with the assurance that ZEUS can meet your requirements completely in either extruded or heat shrink version. PACKAGING: See Technical Information for more details.
PTFE, FEP, PFA, ETFE

Extruded Tubing
Dimensions (Inches)
INSIDE
AWG Size Min.
DIAMETER
Nom. Max.
WALL
Standard Wall Nom. Tol.
DIMENSIONS
Thin Wall Nom. Tol. Lightweight Wall Nom. Tol.
32 30 28 26 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0.008 0.010 0.013 0.016 0.020 0.023 0.026 0.029 0.032 0.036 0.040 0.045 0.051 0.057 0.064 0.072 0.081 0.091 0.102 0.114 0.129 0.144 0.162 0.182 0.204 0.229 0.258 0.289 0.325
0.010 0.012 0.015 0.018 0.022 0.026 0.028 0.032 0.034 0.038 0.042 0.047 0.053 0.059 0.066 0.076 0.085 0.095 0.106 0.118 0.133 0.148 0.166 0.186 0.208 0.234 0.263 0.294 0.330
0.012 0.015 0.018 0.021 0.026 0.029 0.032 0.035 0.038 0.042 0.046 0.052 0.058 0.065 0.072 0.081 0.091 0.101 0.112 0.124 0.139 0.155 0.174 0.195 0.218 0.244 0.273 0.305 0.342
0.005 0.009 0.009 0.009 0.012 0.012 0.012 0.012 0.016 0.016 0.016 0.016 0.016 0.016 0.016 0.016 0.016 0.016 0.016 0.020 0.020 0.020 0.020 0.020 0.020 0.020 0.020 0.020 0.020
.002 .002 .002 .002 .002 .002 .002 .002 .003 .003 .003 .003 .003 .003 .003 .003 .003 .003 .003 .004 .004 .004 .004 .004 .004 .004 .004 .004 .004
0.005 0.009 0.009 0.009 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.012 0.012 0.012 0.012 0.012 0.012 0.012 0.012 0.012 0.012 0.012 0.015 0.015 0.015 0.015 0.015 0.015 0.015 0.015 0.015 0.015
.002 .002 .002 .002 .003 .003 .003 .003 .003 .003 .003 .003 .003 .003 .003 .003 .003 .003 .003 .003 .003 .003 .003 .003 .003 .003 .003 .003 .003
0.006 0.006 0.006 0.006 0.006 0.006 0.006 0.006 0.006 0.006 0.006 0.006 0.006 0.008 0.008 0.008 0.008 0.008 0.008 0.008 0.008 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.012
.002 .002 .002 .002 .002 .002 .002 .002 .002 .002 .002 .002 .002 .002 .002 .002 .002 .002 .002 .002 .003 .003 .003 .003 .003 .003 .003 .003
PACKAGING: See Technical Information for more details. Meets or exceeds the following Specifications TFE SW - ASTM D 3295, AMS 3653, MIL-I-22129 TFE TW - AMS 3655, ASTM D 3295 TFE LW - ASTM D 3295 FEP - L-P-389, ASTM D 2116
On all cases of military or commercial specifications, latest revisions apply. Supplied in natural unless otherwise specified. Custom Pantone colors or ZEUS standard colors available on request. ZEUS TUBING complies with UL-224, has been assigned UL FILE NO. E-64007, and is listed under the UL RECOGNIZED COMPONENT PROGRAM. (CSA-OPT) File # 082582 has been awarded for PTFE, FEP SW and TW.

Extruded Tubing
INSIDE
AWG Size Min.
DIAMETER
Nom. Max.
WALL
DIMENSIONS
32 30 28 26 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0.20 0.25 0.33 0.41 0.51 0.58 0.66 0.74 0.81 0.91 1.02 1.14 1.30 1.45 1.63 1.83 2.06 2.31 2.59 2.90 3.28 3.66 4.11 4.62 5.18 5.82 6.55 7.34 8.26
0.25 0.30 0.38 0.46 0.56 0.66 0.71 0.81 0.86 0.97 1.07 1.19 1.35 1.50 1.68 1.93 2.16 2.41 2.69 3.00 3.38 3.76 4.22 4.72 5.28 5.94 6.68 7.47 8.38
0.30 0.38 0.46 0.53 0.66 0.74 0.81 0.89 0.97 1.07 1.17 1.32 1.47 1.65 1.83 2.06 2.31 2.57 2.84 3.15 3.53 3.94 4.42 4.95 5.54 6.20 6.93 7.75 8.69
0.13 0.23 0.23 0.23 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.41 0.41 0.41 0.41 0.41 0.41 0.41 0.41 0.41 0.41 0.41 0.51 0.51 0.51 0.51 0.51 0.51 0.51 0.51 0.51 0.51
.05 .05 .05 .05 .05 .05 .05 .05 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .10 .10 .10 .10 .10 .10 .10 .10 .10 .10
0.13 0.23 0.23 0.23 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38
.05 .05 .05 .05 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08
0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.30
.05 .05 .05 .05 .05 .05 .05 .05 .05 .05 .05 .05 .05 .05 .05 .05 .05 .05 .05 .05 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08
PACKAGING: See Technical Information for more details. Meets or exceeds the following Specifications TFE SW - ASTM D 3295, AMS 3653, MIL-I-22129 TFE TW - AMS 3655, ASTM D 3295 TFE LW - ASTM D 3295 FEP - L-P-389, ASTM D 2116
On all cases of military or commercial specifications, latest revisions apply. Supplied in natural unless otherwise specified. Custom Pantone colors or ZEUS standard colors available on request. ZEUS TUBING complies with UL-224, has been assigned UL FILE NO. E-64007, and is listed under the UL RECOGNIZED COMPONENT PROGRAM. (CSA-OPT) File # 082582 has been awarded for PTFE, FEP SW and TW.
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Extruded Tubing
Dimensions (Inches)
INSIDE
AWG Size Min.
DIAMETER
Nom. Max.
WALL
DIMENSIONS
1/8 1/8 3/16 1/4 5/16 3/8 7/16 1/2 5/8 3/4 7/8 1 1-1/4 1-1/2
0.120 0.125 0.188 0.250 0.313 0.375 0.438 0.500 0.625 0.750 0.875 1.000 1.250 1.500
0.125 0.130 0.192 0.255 0.321 0.387 0.451 0.515 0.643 0.772 0.902 1.030 1.287 1.550
0.130 0.135 0.198 0.260 0.332 0.394 0.458 0.520 0.650 0.775 0.927 1.060 1.325 1.580
0.020 0.020 0.020 0.020 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.030 0.035 0.035 0.040 0.045
.004 .004 .004 .004 .005 .005 .005 .005 .006 .007 .007 .007 .007
0.015 0.015 0.015 0.015 0.015 0.018 0.018 0.020 0.025
.003 .003 .003 .003 .003 .004 .004 .004 .005
0.008 0.010 0.010 0.012 0.015 0.018 0.018 0.020 0.020
.002 .003 .003 .003 .005 .005 .005 .005 .005
INDUSTRIAL SPECIFICATION TUBING

Frac. Sizes Specd by ID I.D. O.D. Nominal Wall

1/32 1/16 3/32 1/8 3/16 1/4 5/16 3/8 7/16 1/2
0.031.004 0.063.005 0.094.005 0.125.005 0.188.005 0.250.005 0.313.005 0.375.005 0.438.005 0.500.006
0.063.004 0.125.005 0.156.005 0.188.005 0.250.005 0.313.005 0.375.005 0.438.005 0.500.006 0.563.006
.015 .030 .030 .030 .030 .030 .030 .030 .030 .030
9/16 5/8 11/16 3/4 7/8 1 1-1/8 1-1/4 1-1/2
0.563.006 0.625.006 0.688.006 0.750.006 0.875.006 1.000.010 1.125.015 1.250.015 1.500.015
0.625.006 0.688.006 0.750.006 0.830.006 0.965.006 1.10.010 1.215.015 1.340.015 1.580.015
.030 .030 .032 .040 .045 .050 .045 .040 .040
PACKAGING: See Technical Information for more details. Meets or exceeds the following Specifications (when applicable): TFE SW - AMS 3653, ASTM D 3295 TFE TW - AMS 3655, ASTM D 3295 TFE LW - ASTM D 3295
On all cases of military or commercial specifications, latest revisions apply. Supplied in natural unless otherwise specified. Custom Pantone colors or ZEUS standard colors available on request. ZEUS TUBING complies with UL-224, has been assigned UL FILE NO. E-64007, and is listed under the UL "RECOGNIZED COMPONENT PROGRAM". CSA File # 082582 has been awarded for PTFE, FEP SW and TW.
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Extruded Tubing
INSIDE
AWG Size Min.
DIAMETER
Nom. Max.
WALL
DIMENSIONS
1/8 1/8 3/16 1/4 5/16 3/8 7/16 1/2 5/8 3/4 7/8 1 1-1/4 1-1/2
3.05 3.18 4.78 6.35 7.95 9.53 11.13 12.70 15.88 19.05 22.23 25.40 31.75 38.10
3.18 3.30 4.88 6.48 8.15 9.83 11.46 13.08 16.33 19.61 22.91 26.16 32.69 39.37
3.30 3.43 5.03 6.60 8.43 10.01 11.63 13.21 16.51 19.69 23.55 26.92 33.66 40.13
0.51 0.51 0.51 0.51 0.64 0.64 0.64 0.64 0.76 0.89 0.89 1.02 1.14
.10 .10 .10 .10 .13 .13 .13 .13 .15 .18 .18 .18 .18
0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.46 0.46 0.51 0.64
.08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .10 .10 .10 .13
0.20 0.25 0.25 0.30 0.38 0.46 0.46 0.51 0.51
.05 .08 .08 .08 .13 .13 .13 .13 .13


1/32 1/16 3/32 1/8 3/16 1/4 5/16 3/8 7/16 1/2
0.790.10 1.600.13 2.390.13 3.180.13 4.780.13 6.350.13 7.950.13 9.530.13 11.130.13 12.700.15
1.600.10 3.180.13 3.960.13 4.780.13 6.350.13 7.950.13 9.530.13 11.130.13 12.700.15 14.300.15
.38 .76 .76 .76 .76 .76 .76 .76 .76 .76
9/16 5/8 11/16 3/4 7/8 1 1-1/8 1-1/4 1-1/2
14.300.15 15.880.15 17.480.15 19.050.15 22.230.15 25.400.25 28.580.38 31.750.38 38.100.38
15.880.15 17.480.15 19.050.15 21.080.15 24.510.15 27.940.25 30.860.38 34.040.38 40.130.38
.76 .76 .81 1.02 1.14 1.27 1.14 1.02 1.02
PACKAGING: See Technical Information for more details. Meets or exceeds the following Specifications (when applicable): TFE SW - AMS 3653, ASTM D 3295 TFE TW - AMS 3655, ASTM D 3295 TFE LW - ASTM D 3295
On all cases of military or commercial specifications, latest revisions apply. Supplied in natural unless otherwise specified. Custom Pantone colors or ZEUS standard colors available on request. ZEUS TUBING complies with UL-224, has been assigned UL FILE NO. E64007, and is listed under the UL "RECOGNIZED COMPONENT PROGRAM". CSA File # 082582 has been awarded for PTFE, FEP SW and TW.
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Heavy Construction Tubing
Dimensions (Inches)
Fractional Specd by OD O.D. I.D. Nominal Wall Thickness
1/4 5/16 3/8 7/16 1/2 9/16 5/8 11/16 3/4 13/16 7/8 15/16 1
0.250+/-.005 0.313+/-.005 0.375+/-.005 0.438+/-.005 0.500+/-.006 0.563+/-.006 0.625+/-.006 0.688+/-.006 0.750+/-.006 0.813+/-.006 0.875+/-.006 0.938+/-.006 1.000+/-.010
0.125+/-.005 0.188+/-.005 0.250+/-.005 0.313+/-.005 0.375+/-.006 0.438+/-.006 0.500+/-.006 0.563+/-.006 0.625+/-.006 0.688+/-.006 0.750+/-.006 0.813+/-.006 0.875+/-.010
0.063 0.063 0.063 0.063 0.063 0.063 0.063 0.063 0.063 0.063 0.063 0.063 0.063

Fractional Specd by OD O.D. I.D. Nominal Wall Thickness
1/4 5/16 3/8 7/16 1/2 9/16 5/8 11/16 3/4 13/16 7/8 15/16 1
6.35+/-.13 7.92+/-.13 9.52+/-.13 11.13+/-.13 12.70+/-.15 14.30+/-.15 15.88+/-.15 17.48+/-.15 19.05+/-.15 20.65+/-.15 22.23+/-.15 23.83+/-.15 25.40+/-.25
3.18+/-.13 3.96+/-.13 6.35+/-.13 7.95+/-.13 9.52+/-.15 11.13+/-.15 12.70+/-.15 14.30+/-.15 15.88+/-.15 17.48+/-.15 19.05+/-.15 20.65+/-.15 22.23+/-.25
1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60
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Heavy Wall Tubing
Dimensions (Inches)
INSIDE
AWG ID Minimum
DIAMETER
ID Nominal ID Maximum
WALL
DIMENSIONS
Tolerance
Wall Nominal
24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5
.020 .024 .025 .030 .032 .036 .040 .045 .051 .057 .064 .072 .081 .091 .102 .114 .129 .144 .162 .182
.022 .027 .0285 .033 .036 .040 .0445 .0495 .056 .062 .069 .077 .086 .096 .107 .119 .135 .151 .17 .19
.026 .030 .032 .036 .040 .044 .049 .054 .061 .067 .074 .082 .091 .101 .112 .124 .141 .158 .178 .198
.016 .016 .016 .016 .018 .020 .020 .020 .020 .020 .020 .020 .020 .020 .025 .025 .030 .030 .030 .032
+/- .003 +/- .003 +/- .003 +/- .003 +/- .003 +/- .004 +/- .004 +/- .004 +/- .004 +/- .004 +/- .004 +/- .004 +/- .004 +/- .004 +/- .005 +/- .005 +/- .005 +/- .005 +/- .005 +/- .005
Fractional Specd by OD
O.D.
I.D.
Nominal Wall Thickness
1/4
0.250+/-.005
0.156+/-.005
0.047
PACKAGING: See Technical Information for more details.
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Monofilament
Dimensions (Inches)
Ordered As Diameter Tolerances

Ordered As Diameter Tolerances
0.028 0.031 0.035 0.039 0.047 0.050 0.055 0.062 0.070 0.078 0.094 0.100 0.109 0.125 0.150
.002 .002 .002 .002 .002 .002 .002 .002 .002 .003 .003 .003 .003 .003 .003
0.71 0.79 0.89 0.99 1.19 1.27 1.40 1.57 1.78 1.98 2.39 2.54 2.77 3.17 3.81
.05 .05 .05 .05 .05 .05 .05 .05 .05 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08
PACKAGING: See Technical Information for more details. AMS-3651 On all cases of military or commercial specifications, latest revisions apply. Supplied in natural unless otherwise specified. Custom Pantone colors or ZEUS standard colors available on request. AMS-3651 PTFE superceded by AMS-3652, AMS-3653, and AMS-3654.
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Extruded Metric Tubing 0.50mm Wall Tubing
Ordering Size (ID/OD)
I.D.
Tolerance +/-
Wall Thickness
0.50/1.50 1.00/2.00 1.50/2.50 2.00/3.00 2.50/3.50 3.00/4.00 3.50/4.50 4.00/5.00 4.50/5.50 5.00/6.00 5.50/6.50 6.00/7.00 6.50/7.50 7.00/8.00 7.50/8.50 8.00/9.00 8.50/9.50 9.00/10.00 12.00/13.00 13.00/14.00
0.50 1.00 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.50 4.00 4.50 5.00 5.50 6.00 6.50 7.00 7.50 8.00 8.50 9.00 12.00 13.00
0.05 0.05 0.10 0.10 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.50
0.50+/-0.07 0.50+/-0.07 0.50+/-0.07 0.50+/-0.07 0.50+/-0.07 0.50+/-0.07 0.50+/-0.07 0.50+/-0.07 0.50+/-0.07 0.50+/-0.07 0.50+/-0.07 0.50+/-0.07 0.50+/-0.07 0.50+/-0.07 0.50+/-0.07 0.50+/-0.07 0.50+/-0.07 0.50+/-0.07 0.50+/-0.07 0.50+/-0.07
PACKAGING: See Technical Information for more details. On all cases of military or commercial specifications, latest revisions apply. Supplied in natural unless otherwise specified. Custom Pantone colors or ZEUS standard colors available on request.
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Extruded Metric Tubing 1.00mm Wall Tubing
I.D.
Tolerance +/-
Wall Thickness
I.D.
Tolerance +/-
Wall Thickness
1.00/3.00 2.00/4.00 2.50/4.50 3.00/5.00 3.50/5.50 4.00/5.00 4.50/6.50 5.00/7.00 5.50/7.50 6.00/8.00 6.50/8.50 7.00/9.00 7.50/9.50 8.00/10.00 8.50/10.50 9.00/11.00 9.50/11.50 10.00/12.00 10.50/12.50 11.00/13.00 12.00/14.00 13.00/15.00 14.00/16.00 15.00/17.00 16.00/18.00 18.00/20.00 19.00/21.00 19.50/21.50
1.00 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.50 4.00 4.50 5.00 5.50 6.00 6.50 7.00 7.50 8.00 8.50 9.00 9.50 10.00 10.50 11.00 12.00 13.00 14.00 15.00 16.00 18.00 19.00 19.50
0.05 0.10 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40
1.00+/-0.15 1.00+/-0.15 1.00+/-0.15 1.00+/-0.15 1.00+/-0.15 1.00+/-0.15 1.00+/-0.15 1.00+/-0.15 1.00+/-0.15 1.00+/-0.15 1.00+/-0.15 1.00+/-0.15 1.00+/-0.15 1.00+/-0.15 1.00+/-0.15 1.00+/-0.15 1.00+/-0.15 1.00+/-0.15 1.00+/-0.15 1.00+/-0.15 1.00+/-0.15 1.00+/-0.15 1.00+/-0.15 1.00+/-0.15 1.00+/-0.15 1.00+/-0.15 1.00+/-0.15 1.00+/-0.15
20.00/22.00 21.00/23.00 22.00/24.00 22.50/24.50 23.00/25.00 23.50/25.50 25.00/27.00 26.00/28.00 27.00/29.00 28.00/30.00 29.00/31.00 30.00/32.00 32.00/34.00 37.00/39.00 38.00/40.00 40.00/42.00 42.00/44.00 43.00/45.00 45.00/47.00 45.50/47.50 48.00/50.00 50.00/52.00
20.00 21.00 22.00 22.50 23.00 23.50 25.00 26.00 27.00 28.00 29.00 30.00 32.00 37.00 38.00 40.00 42.00 43.00 45.00 45.50 48.00 50.00
0.40 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75
1.00+/-0.15 1.00+/-0.15 1.00+/-0.15 1.00+/-0.15 1.00+/-0.15 1.00+/-0.15 1.00+/-0.15 1.00+/-0.15 1.00+/-0.15 1.00+/-0.15 1.00+/-0.15 1.00+/-0.15 1.00+/-0.15 1.00+/-0.15 1.00+/-0.15 1.00+/-0.15 1.00+/-0.15 1.00+/-0.15 1.00+/-0.15 1.00+/-0.15 1.00+/-0.15 1.00+/-0.15
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Extruded Metric Tubing 1.50/2.00mm Wall Tubing
1.50mm Wall Tubing
Ordering Size (ID/OD) I.D. Tolerance +/Wall Thickness
2.00mm Wall Tubing

Ordering Size (ID/OD) I.D. Tolerance +/Wall Thickness
1.50/4.50 2.00/5.00 3.00/6.00 5.00/8.00 6.00/9.00 10.00/13.00 12.00/15.00 13.00/16.00 14.00/17.00 16.00/19.00 18.00/21.00 19.00/22.00 20.00/23.00 21.00/24.00 22.00/25.00 25.00/28.00 28.00/31.00 29.00/32.00 30.00/33.00 40.00/43.00 49.00/52.00
1.50 2.00 3.00 5.00 6.00 10.00 12.00 13.00 14.00 16.00 18.00 19.00 20.00 21.00 22.00 25.00 28.00 29.00 30.00 40.00 49.00
0.10 0.15 0.15 0.20 0.20 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.60 0.75 0.75
1.50+/-0.20 1.50+/-0.20 1.50+/-0.20 1.50+/-0.20 1.50+/-0.20 1.50+/-0.20 1.50+/-0.20 1.50+/-0.20 1.50+/-0.20 1.50+/-0.20 1.50+/-0.20 1.50+/-0.20 1.50+/-0.20 1.50+/-0.20 1.50+/-0.20 1.50+/-0.20 1.50+/-0.20 1.50+/-0.20 1.50+/-0.20 1.50+/-0.20 1.50+/-0.20
2.00/6.00 4.00/8.00 6.00/10.00 8.00/12.00 10.00/14.00 12.00/16.00 14.00/18.00 16.00/20.00 20.00/24.00 25.00/29.00 28.00/32.00 28.50/32.50 32.00/36.00 36.00/40.00 40.00/44.00 46.00/50.00
2.00 4.00 6.00 8.00 10.00 12.00 14.00 16.00 20.00 25.00 28.00 28.50 32.00 36.00 40.00 46.00
0.10 0.15 0.20 0.20 0.30 0.30 0.40 0.40 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.60 0.60 0.75 0.75
2.00+/-0.20 2.00+/-0.20 2.00+/-0.20 2.00+/-0.20 2.00+/-0.20 2.00+/-0.20 2.00+/-0.20 2.00+/-0.20 2.00+/-0.20 2.00+/-0.20 2.00+/-0.20 2.00+/-0.20 2.00+/-0.20 2.00+/-0.20 2.00+/-0.20 2.00+/-0.20
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PEEK Tubing
Now available in Sub-Lite-Wall configurations with wall thicknesses down to .002 on many sizes. +/-.001" (.025mm) tolerances available in most sizes. Call us for more details.
Dimensions (Inches)
I.D. O.D. Pressure Rating*

I.D. O.D. Pressure Rating*
.025 .005 .010 .025 .005 .007 .010 .020 .030 .040 .055 .062 .080
.020 .020 .020 .062 .062 .062 .062 .062 .062 .062 .062 .125 .125
2000 psi 2000 psi 2000 psi 5000 psi 5000 psi 5000 psi 5000 psi 5000 psi 5000 psi 5000 ps 5000 psi 5000 psi 3000 psi
.076 .127 .254 .076 .127 .178 .254 .508 .762 1.016 1.397 1.575 2.032
.508 .508 .508 1.575 1.575 1.575 1.575 1.575 1.575 1.575 1.575 3.175 3.175
2000 psi 2000 psi 2000 psi 5000 psi 5000 psi 5000 psi 5000 psi 5000 psi 5000 psi 5000 psi 5000 psi 5000 psi 3000 psi
PACKAGING: Contact Sales Offices for more information.
* Suggested maximum safe operating pressure
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ZEUS
Heat Shrink Fluoropolymer Tubing

ZEUS Heat Shrink tubing offers a unique combination of properties in its tubing, including outstanding electrical characteristics; excellent chemical and solvent resistances; purity; lubricity and outstanding performance reliability. ZEUS has mastered the art of manufacturing fluoropolymer heat shrink tubing and can supply it with recovered walls as thin as .002". Please contact a ZEUS representative to learn more about customer sizes, packaging, lengths and colors.
Heat Shrink Application Tips

1. Always assure good ventilation in the immediate work area prior to beginning the heat shrinking process. Caution: Fumes may cause nausea and dizziness. 2. The mandrel to be covered by the heat shrink must be able to withstand the required temperature for material recovery (see table at right). 3. The mandrel being covered may act as a heat sink (especially metal mandrels). Therefore, ZEUS recommends preheating mandrels. 4. Heat shrink should be allowed to recover a minimum of 20%. Highly restricted radial recovery tends to induce longitudinal change and increase the tendency for splitting.
5. Ovens are the most reliable way to recover heat shrink products due to their ability to ensure even heating and reduce the risk of over heating the material which can lead to brittleness and cracking. If a heat gun will be used please refer to the picture above illustrating the proper application of heat to achieve the most uniform recovery. 6. See Chart for recovery times and temperatures.
HEAT SHRINK RECOVERY TIME AND TEMPERATURE
Material Gel Temperature Recovery Temperature
PTFE FEP
625F 330C 350F 177C
650F +/- 25F 340C +/- 5C 375F +/- 25F 190C +/- 5C
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PTFE Heat Shrink

2 to 1 Shrink Ratio
Dimensions (inches)
STANDARD
Ordered as AWG Size No. Expanded I.D. Min. Recovered I.D. Max.
Approximate Ratio of Expanded I.D. to Recovered I.D. AWG Sizes
WALL
Recovered Wall Thickness Nom. Tol. Ordered as AWG Size No.
THIN
WALL
Recovered Wall Thickness Nom. Tol.
LIGHTWEIGHT
WALL
Expanded Recovered I.D. Min. I.D. Max.
30 28 26 24 22 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0.034 0.038 0.046 0.050 0.055 0.060 0.065 0.076 0.085 0.090 0.110 0.120 0.140 0.150 0.170 0.191 0.205 0.240 0.270 0.302 0.320 0.370 0.390 0.430 0.450 0.470
0.015 0.009 0.018 0.009 0.022 0.010 0.027 0.012 0.032 0.012 0.039 0.016 0.043 0.016 0.049 0.016 0.054 0.016 0.061 0.016 0.067 0.016 0.072 0.016 0.080 0.016 0.089 0.016 0.101 0.016 0.112 0.016 0.124 0.020 0.141 0.020 0.158 0.020 0.178 0.020 0.198 0.020 0.224 0.020 0.249 0.020 0.278 0.020 0.311 0.020 0.347 0.020
.002 .002 .002 .002 .002 .003 .003 .003 .003 .003 .003 .003 .003 .003 .003 .003 .004 .004 .004 .004 .004 .004 .004 .004 .004 .004
30 28 26 24 22 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0.034 0.038 0.046 0.050 0.055 0.060 0.065 0.076 0.085 0.093 0.110 0.120 0.140 0.150 0.170 0.191 0.205 0.240 0.270 0.302 0.320 0.370 0.390 0.430 0.450 0.470
0.015 0.018 0.022 0.027 0.032 0.039 0.043 0.049 0.054 0.061 0.067 0.072 0.080 0.089 0.101 0.112 0.124 0.141 0.158 0.178 0.198 0.224 0.249 0.278 0.311 0.347
0.009 0.009 0.010 0.010 0.012 0.012 0.012 0.012 0.012 0.012 0.012 0.012 0.012 0.012 0.012 0.012 0.015 0.015 0.015 0.015 0.015 0.015 0.015 0.015 0.015 0.015
.002 .002 .002 .002 .003 .003 .003 .003 .003 .003 .003 .003 .003 .003 .003 .003 .004 .004 .004 .004 .004 .004 .004 .004 .004 .004
30 28 26 24 22 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0.034 0.038 0.046 0.050 0.055 0.060 0.065 0.076 0.085 0.093 0.110 0.120 0.140 0.150 0.170 0.191 0.205 0.240 0.270 0.302 0.320 0.370 0.390 0.430 0.450 0.470
0.015 0.018 0.022 0.025 0.031 0.038 0.043 0.046 0.054 0.057 0.063 0.072 0.080 0.089 0.099 0.110 0.122 0.139 0.154 0.172 0.192 0.214 0.241 0.270 0.301 0.347
0.006 0.006 0.006 0.006 0.006 0.006 0.006 0.006 0.006 0.006 0.006 0.008 0.008 0.008 0.008 0.008 0.008 0.008 0.008 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.012
.002 .002 .002 .002 .002 .002 .002 .002 .002 .002 .002 .002 .002 .002 .002 .002 .002 .002 .002 .003 .003 .003 .003 .003 .003 .003
AMS-DTL-23053/12 TW=AMS 3585 SW=AMS 3586
PACKAGING: See Technical Information for more details. On all cases of military or commercial specifications, latest revisions apply. Supplied in natural unless otherwise specified. Custom Pantone colors or ZEUS standard colors available on request. UL File # E64007 / CSA File # 082582.
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PTFE Heat Shrink

2 to 1 Shrink Ratio
STANDARD
Approximate Ratio of Expanded I.D. to Recovered I.D. AWG Sizes
WALL
THIN
WALL
LIGHTWEIGHT
WALL
30 28 26 24 22 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0.86 0.96 1.17 1.27 1.40 1.52 1.65 1.93 2.16 2.29 2.79 3.05 3.56 3.81 4.32 4.85 5.21 6.10 6.86 7.67 8.13 9.40 9.91 10.92 11.43 11.94
0.38 0.46 0.56 0.69 0.81 0.99 1.09 1.24 1.37 1.55 1.70 1.83 2.03 2.26 2.57 2.84 3.15 3.58 4.01 4.52 5.03 5.69 6.32 7.06 7.90 8.81
0.23 0.23 0.25 0.30 0.30 0.41 0.41 0.41 0.41 0.41 0.41 0.41 0.41 0.41 0.41 0.41 0.51 0.51 0.51 0.51 0.51 0.51 0.51 0.51 0.51 0.51
.05 .05 .05 .05 .05 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .10 .10 .10 .10 .10 .10 .10 .10 .10 .10
30 28 26 24 22 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0.86 0.96 1.17 1.27 1.40 1.52 1.65 1.93 2.16 2.36 2.79 3.05 3.56 3.81 4.32 4.85 5.21 6.10 6.86 7.67 8.13 9.40 9.91 10.92 11.43 11.94
0.38 0.46 0.56 0.69 0.81 0.99 1.09 1.24 1.37 1.55 1.70 1.83 2.03 2.26 2.57 2.84 3.15 3.58 4.01 4.52 5.03 5.69 6.32 7.06 7.90 8.81
0.23 0.23 0.25 0.25 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38
.05 .05 .05 .05 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .10 .10 .10 .10 .10 .10 .10 .10 .10 .10
30 28 26 24 22 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0.86 0.96 1.17 1.27 1.40 1.52 1.65 1.93 2.16 2.36 2.79 3.05 3.56 3.81 4.32 4.85 5.21 6.10 6.86 7.67 8.13 9.40 9.91 10.92 11.43 11.94
0.38 0.46 0.56 0.64 0.79 0.97 1.09 1.17 1.37 1.45 1.60 1.83 2.03 2.26 2.51 2.79 3.10 3.53 3.91 4.37 4.88 5.44 6.12 6.86 7.65 8.81
0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.30
.05 .05 .05 .05 .05 .05 .05 .05 .05 .05 .05 .05 .05 .05 .05 .05 .05 .05 .05 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08
PACKAGING: See Technical Information for more details. Custom Pantone colors or ZEUS standard colors available on request. UL File # E64007 / CSA File # 082582.
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PTFE Heat Shrink

2 to 1 Shrink Ratio
Dimensions (inches)
STANDARD
Approximate Ratio of Expanded I.D. to Recovered I.D. Fractional Inch Sizes
WALL
THIN
WALL
INDUSTRIAL
WALL
1/8 1/4 5/16 3/8 7/16 1/2 5/8 3/4 7/8 1
0.215 0.410 0.470 0.560 0.655 0.750 0.930 1.125 1.310 1.500
0.130 0.260 0.329 0.399 0.462 0.524 0.655 0.786 0.911 1.036
0.020 0.020 0.020 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.030 0.035 0.035 0.035
.004 .004 .004 .006 .006 .006 .006 .008 .008 .008
1/8 1/4 3/8 1/2 5/8 3/4 7/8 1
0.215 0.410 0.560 0.750 0.930 1.125 1.310 1.500
0.130 0.260 0.329 0.399 0.462 0.524 0.655 0.786 0.911 1.036
0.015 0.015 0.015 0.015 0.018 0.018 0.020 0.025 0.030 0.030
.003 .003 .003 .003 .004 .004 .004 .005 .006
1/8 3/16 1/4 5/16 3/8 7/16 1/2 9/16 5/8 3/4 7/8 1
0.166 0.250 0.333 0.415 0.498 0.580 0.666 0.748 0.830 0.915 1.000 1.170 1.330
0.130 0.193 0.257 0.320 0.383 0.448 0.510 0.572 0.637 0.700 0.764 0.891 1.020
0.030 0.030 0.030 0.030 0.030 0.030 0.030 0.030 0.030 0.032 0.040 0.045 0.050
.005 .005 .005 .005 .005 .006 .006 .006 .006 .006 .007 .007 .008
5/16 0.470 7/16 0.655
.006 11/16
LIGHTWEIGHT
WALL
1/8 1/4 5/16
0.215 0.410 0.470
0.130 0.260 0.329
0.008 0.010 0.012
.002 .003 .003
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PTFE Heat Shrink

2 to 1 Shrink Ratio
STANDARD
WALL
THIN
WALL
INDUSTRIAL
WALL
1/8
5.46
3.30 6.60 8.36 10.13 11.73 13.31 16.64 19.96 23.14 26.31
0.51 0.51 0.51 0.64 0.64 0.64 0.76 0.89 0.89 0.89
.10 .10 .10 .15 .15 .15 .15 .20 .20 .20
1/8
5.46
3.30 6.60 8.36 10.13 11.73 13.31 16.64 19.96 23.14 26.31
0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.46 0.46 0.51 0.64 0.76 0.76
.08 .08 .08 .08 .10 .10 .10 .13 .15 .15
1/8 3/16 1/4 3/8 1/2 5/8 3/4 7/8 1
4.22 6.35 8.46 12.65 16.92 21.08 25.40 29.72 33.78
3.30 4.90 6.53 8.13 9.73 11.38 12.95 14.53 16.18 17.78 19.41 22.63 25.91
0.76 0.76 0.76 0.76 0.76 0.76 0.76 0.76 0.76 0.81 1.02 1.14 1.27
.13 .13 .13 .13 .13 .15 .15 .15 .15 .15 .18 .18 .20
1/4 10.41 5/16 11.94 3/8 14.22 7/16 16.64 1/2 19.05 5/8 23.62 3/4 28.58 7/8 33.27 1 38.10
1/4 10.41 5/16 11.94 3/8 14.22 7/16 16.64 1/2 19.05 5/8 23.62 3/4 28.58 7/8 33.27 1 38.10
5/16 10.54 7/16 14.73 9/16 19.00 11/16 23.24
LIGHTWEIGHT
WALL
1/8 1/4 5/16
5.46 10.41 11.94
3.30 6.60 8.36
0.20 0.25 0.30
.05 .07 .07
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PTFE Heat Shrink

4 to 1 Shrink Ratio
Dimensions (inches)
RECOVERED AFTER HEAT SHRINK
Ordered As Fractional I.D. Expanded I.D. I.D. Max. Wall Thickness Nom. Tol. Ordered As Fractional I.D. Expanded I.D.

RECOVERED AFTER HEAT SHRINK
I.D. Max. Wall Thickness Nom. Tol.
5/64 1/8 3/16 1/4 5/16 3/8 7/16 1/2 9/16 5/8 11/16 3/4 7/8 1 1-1/4 1-1/2 1-3/4 2 2-1/4 2-1/2 2-3/4 3 3-1/4 3-1/2 3-3/4 4
0.078 0.125 0.187 0.250 0.312 0.375 0.438 0.500 0.562 0.625 0.687 0.750 0.875 1.000 1.250 1.500 1.750 2.000 2.250 2.500 2.750 3.000 3.250 3.500 3.750 4.000
0.025 0.037 0.050 0.063 0.078 0.096 0.112 0.144 0.155 0.178 0.198 0.224 0.244 0.278 0.347 0.400 0.450 0.520 0.585 0.650 0.710 0.775 0.835 0.900 0.960 1.025
0.009 0.012 0.012 0.012 0.012 0.012 0.012 0.015 0.015 0.015 0.015 0.015 0.015 0.015 0.015 0.015 0.015 0.020 0.020 0.020 0.020 0.020 0.020 0.025 0.025 0.025
.002 .002 .002 .002 .002 .002 .002 .004 .004 .004 .004 .004 .004 .004 .004 .004 .004 .005 .005 .005 .005 .005 .005 .005 .005 .005
5/64 1/8 3/16 1/4 5/16 3/8 7/16 1/2 9/16 5/8 11/16 3/4 7/8 1 1-1/4 1-1/2 1-3/4 2 2-1/4 2-1/2 2-3/4 3 3-1/4 3-1/2 3-3/4 4
1.98 3.18 4.75 6.35 7.93 9.53 11.13 12.70 14.27 15.88 17.45 19.05 22.23 25.40 31.75 38.10 44.45 50.80 57.15 63.50 69.85 76.20 82.55 88.90 95.25 101.60
0.64 0.94 1.27 1.60 1.98 2.44 2.85 3.66 3.94 4.52 5.03 5.69 6.20 7.06 8.81 10.16 11.43 13.21 14.86 16.51 18.03 19.69 21.21 22.86 24.38 26.04
0.23 0.31 0.31 0.31 0.31 0.31 0.31 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.51 0.51 0.51 0.51 0.51 0.51 0.64 0.64 0.64
.05 .05 .05 .05 .05 .05 .05 .10 .10 .10 .10 .10 .10 .10 .10 .10 .10 .13 .13 .13 .13 .13 .13 .13 .13 .13
PACKAGING: See Technical Information for more details. Custom Pantone colors or ZEUS standard colors available on request. Complies with AMS-DTL-23053/12. UL File # E64007 / CSA File # 082582.
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FEP Heat Shrink

1.3 to 1 Shrink Ratio
Dimensions (inches)
Size As Supplied Inside Diameter Min. I.D. Will Shrink to at Least
Approximate Ratio of Expanded I.D. to Recovered I.D. AWG/Fractional Inch Sizes
Recovered After ShrinkING

Min. Wall Thickness Nom. Tol.
24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0.031 0.036 0.045 0.060 0.075 0.092 0.115 0.141 0.158 0.180 0.197 0.225 0.248 0.290 0.310 0.365 0.400 0.440
As Supplied Inside Diameter Min.
0.027 0.032 0.039 0.049 0.061 0.072 0.089 0.114 0.124 0.143 0.158 0.180 0.198 0.226 0.249 0.280 0.311 0.349
0.006 0.006 0.006 0.006 0.007 0.007 0.007 0.007 0.007 0.007 0.007 0.007 0.007 0.007 0.007 0.008 0.008 0.008
0.008 0.008 0.008 0.008 0.009 0.009 0.009 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.011 0.011 0.011 0.011 0.011 0.012 0.012 0.012
0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.011 0.011 0.011 0.013 0.013 0.013 0.015 0.015 0.015 0.015 0.015 0.016 0.016 0.016
Fractional Inch (decimal) Tubing

Size I.D. Will Shrink to at Least

3/8 (0.375) 7/16 (0.438) 1/2 (0.500) 5/8 (0.625) 3/4 (0.750) 7/8 (0.875) 1 (1.000) 1-1/8 (1.125) 1-1/4 (1.250) 1-3/8 (1.375) 1-1/2 (1.500) 27
0.500 0.580 0.666 0.830 1.000 1.170 1.330 1.500 1.666 1.833 2.000
0.383 0.448 0.510 0.637 0.764 0.891 1.020 1.145 1.270 1.390 1.520
0.011 0.016 0.016 0.021 0.026 0.031 0.031 0.031 0.031 0.031 0.031
0.015 0.020 0.020 0.025 0.030 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035
0.019 0.024 0.024 0.029 0.034 0.039 0.039 0.039 0.039 0.039 0.039
COMPLIES WITH: AMS-DTL-23053/11 PACKAGING: See Technical Information for more details. COLOR: Supplied in natural unless otherwise specified. Custom Pantone colors or ZEUS standard colors available on request. CUSTOM SPECIFICATIONS AND TOLERANCES QUOTED UPON REQUEST PFA quoted upon request UL File # E64007 CSA File # 082582
FEP Heat Shrink

Size As Supplied Inside Diameter Min. I.D. Will Shrink to at Least
Approximate Ratio of Expanded I.D. to Recovered I.D. AWG/Fractional Inch Sizes

24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0.79 0.91 1.14 1.52 1.91 2.34 2.92 3.58 4.01 4.57 5.00 5.72 6.30 7.37 7.87 9.27 10.16 11.18
As Supplied Inside Diameter Min.
0.69 0.81 0.99 1.25 1.55 1.83 2.26 2.90 3.15 3.63 4.01 4.57 5.03 5.74 6.32 7.11 7.90 8.86
0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.20 0.20 0.20
0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.23 0.23 0.23 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.28 0.28 0.28 0.28 0.28 0.30 0.30 0.30
0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.28 0.28 0.28 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.41 0.41 0.41
Fractional Inch (mm) Tubing

Size I.D. Will Shrink to at Least

3/8 1/2 5/8 3/4 7/8 1
(9.53) (12.70) (15.88) (19.05) (22.23) (25.40)
12.70 14.73 16.92 21.08 25.40 29.72 33.78 38.10 42.32 46.56 50.80
9.73 11.38 12.95 16.18 19.41 22.63 25.91 29.08 32.26 35.31 38.61
0.28 0.41 0.41 0.53 0.66 0.79 0.79 0.79 0.79 0.79 0.79
0.38 0.51 0.51 0.64 0.76 0.89 0.89 0.89 0.89 0.89 0.89
0.48 0.61 0.61 0.74 0.86 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.99 28
COMPLIES WITH: AMS-DTL-23053/11 PACKAGING: See Technical Information for more details. COLOR: Supplied in natural unless otherwise specified. Custom Pantone colors or ZEUS standard colors available on request. CUSTOM SPECIFICATIONS AND TOLERANCES QUOTED UPON REQUEST PFA quoted upon request UL File # E64007 CSA File # 082582
7/16 (11.13)
1-1/8 (28.58) 1-1/4 (31.75) 1-3/8 (34.93) 1-1/2 (38.10)
FEP Heat Shrink

Dimensions (inches)
Fractional Size Decimal Expanded I.D. Minimum Recovered I.D. Maximum Wall Thickness Nom. Tol.
3/32 1/8 3/16 1/4 3/8 1/2 3/4 1 1-1/2 2
0.093 0.125 0.188 0.250 0.375 0.500 0.750 1.000 1.500 2.000
0.093 0.125 0.188 0.250 0.375 0.500 0.750 1.000 1.500 2.000
0.056 0.075 0.115 0.150 0.225 0.300 0.450 0.600 0.900 1.200
0.008 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.012 0.015 0.020 0.025 0.030 0.030
0.003 0.003 0.003 0.003 0.003 0.004 0.004 0.005 0.005 0.005

Fractional Size mm Expanded I.D. Minimum Recovered I.D. Maximum Wall Thickness Nom. Tol.
3/32 1/8 3/16 1/4 3/8 1/2 3/4 1 1-1/2 2
2.36 3.18 4.78 6.35 9.53 12.70 19.05 25.40 38.10 50.80
2.36 3.18 4.78 6.35 9.53 12.70 19.05 25.40 38.10 50.80
1.42 1.91 2.92 3.81 5.72 7.62 11.43 15.24 22.86 30.48
0.20 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.31 0.38 0.51 0.64 0.76 0.76
0.08 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.10 0.10 0.13 0.13 0.13
COMPLIES WITH: AMS-DTL-I-23053/11 PACKAGING: See Technical Information for more details. COLOR: Supplied in natural unless otherwise specified. Custom Pantone colors or ZEUS standard colors available on request. CUT PIECES: QUOTED ON REQUEST CUSTOM SPECIFICATIONS AND TOLERANCES QUOTED UPON REQUEST UL File # E64007 CSA File # 082582
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FEP & PFA Heat Shrink

Roll Covers
ZEUS Roll Covers extend the life and reliability of rollers and improve product quality. A brief application of heat molds the cover snugly around the roll, forming a skintight, high-strength, impregnable jacket impervious to corrosive chemicals, solvents, acids, shock, abrasion, high temperatures, and moisture. They eliminate sticky build-up problems. With the use of a convenient heat source, such as a hot air gun, ZEUS Roll Covers can be quickly and easily shrunk on to the rolls. Cleaning can be done with a solvent or reagent.
For the printing, paper, textile, and food packaging industries, and others
No sticking No picking Low maintenance Flexibility Excellent chemical resistance Handles delicate materials Saves labor costs Cuts cleaning time High temperature resistance
Dimensions (Inches)
Large Diameter
Ordered As Size To Cover Roll Dia. Min. Max.
Small Diameter

Large Diameter
Small Diameter
1-1/4 1-1/2 2 2-1/2 3 3-1/2 4 5 6 7
1.0 1.4 1.8 2.2 2.7 3.2 3.5 4.4 5.4 6.4
1.3 1.7 2.1 2.6 3.1 3.6 4.2 5.2 6.2 7.2
1/2 5/8 3/4 7/8 1
.440 .540 .640 .760 .880
.550 .700 .800 .950 1.100
1-1/4 1-1/2 2 2-1/2 3 3-1/2 4 5 6 7
25.40 35.56 45.92 55.88 68.58 81.28 88.90 111.76 137.16 162.56
33.02 43.18 53.34 66.04 78.74 91.44 106.68 132.08 157.48 182.88
1/2 5/8 3/4 7/8 1
11.18 13.72 16.26 19.30 22.35
13.97 17.78 20.32 24.13 27.94
WALL THICKNESS: .020" (.508mm) Nominal COLOR: Natural. Custom colors available upon request. PACKAGING: See Technical Information for more details. Complete technical information provides helpful data to speed production and cut maintenance.
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PTFE/FEP
Dual-Shrink Tubing
Heat Shrink Tubing Offering a Tight, Moisture-Resistant, Wear-Proof Encapsulation
I Outer tubing of PTFE shrinks for tight fit when heat is applied. I Inner layer of FEP melts and flows to encapsulate parts.
ZEUS Dual-Shrink tubing of fluoropolymer PTFE/FEP is constructed with an exterior of heat shrink PTFE and an inner layer of FEP. It is easy to apply, and is designed to provide a tight, moisture-proof bond over wires, cables, connectors, splices, terminals, etc. The PTFE shrinks tightly over inserted parts when the covered section is heated, while the FEP melts and flows into a solid or near-
solid encapsulation with a fit so tight that it can withstand the most severe stresses involving pull or vibration. ZEUS Dual-Shrink tubing provides all the outstanding electrical, chemical, and mechanical properties of PTFE including a service temperature up to 450F/232C. Custom specifications and tolerances quoted upon request.
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PTFE/FEP
Dimensions (inches)
STANDARD
Item No. As Supplied I.D. Min.
Dual-Shrink Tubing
WALL
After Shrinking Total Wall Thickness-Norm. Item No.
LIGHTWEIGHT
As Supplied I.D. Min.
WALL
After Shrinking Total Wall Thickness-Norm.
Recovered Dim. I.D. Will Shrink To at Least
ZDS-S-036 ZDS-S-060 ZDS-S-130 ZDS-S-160 ZDS-S-190 ZDS-S-250 ZDS-S-350 ZDS-S-450 ZDS-S-700 ZDS-S-950
0.036 0.060 0.130 0.160 0.190 0.250 0.350 0.450 0.700 0.950
0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.062 0.125 0.190 0.312 0.440 0.630
0.023 0.028 0.032 0.032 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.055 0.055 0.065
ZDS-L-065 ZDS-L-115 ZDS-L-130 ZDS-L-180 ZDS-L-190 ZDS-L-240 ZDS-L-350 ZDS-L-480 ZDS-L-700 ZDS-L-1000
0.065 0.115 0.130 0.180 0.190 0.240 0.350 0.480 0.700 1.000
0.000 0.045 0.060 0.065 0.070 0.150 0.210 0.315 0.500 0.700
0.015 0.015 0.015 0.015 0.015 0.020 0.025 0.032 0.040 0.045

STANDARD
Item No. As Supplied I.D. Min.
WALL
After Shrinking Total Wall Thickness-Norm. Item No.
LIGHTWEIGHT
As Supplied I.D. Min.
WALL
After Shrinking Total Wall Thickness-Norm.
ZDS-S-036 ZDS-S-060 ZDS-S-130 ZDS-S-160 ZDS-S-190 ZDS-S-250 ZDS-S-350 ZDS-S-450 ZDS-S-700 ZDS-S-950
0.91 1.52 3.30 4.06 4.83 6.35 8.89 11.43 17.78 24.13
0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 1.57 3.18 4.83 7.92 11.18 16.00
0.58 0.71 0.81 0.81 0.89 0.89 0.89 1.40 1.40 1.65
ZDS-L-065 ZDS-L-115 ZDS-L-130 ZDS-L-180 ZDS-L-190 ZDS-L-240 ZDS-L-350 ZDS-L-480 ZDS-L-700 ZDS-L-1000
1.65 2.92 3.30 4.57 4.83 6.10 8.89 12.19 17.78 25.40
0.000 1.14 1.52 1.65 1.78 3.81 5.33 8.00 12.70 17.78
0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.51 0.64 0.81 1.02 1.14
PACKAGING: See Technical Information for more details. Custom Pantone colors or ZEUS standard colors available on request. Dual-Shrink Tubing is a ZEUS registered trademark
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ePTFE
ePTFE tubing from ZEUS is made by expanding PTFE tubing, under controlled conditions, during the manufacturing process. This process alters the physical properties of the tubing by creating microscopic pores in the structure of the material. The resulting tubing is imparted with unique physical properties that make it ideal for use in medical devices, electronic insulators, high performance filters, and a host of other applications.
Tubing and Monofilament
I Excellent UV resistance I Certified USP Class VI resin I Low coefficient of friction I Watertight (low pressure) I Hydrophobic/hydrophilic
ZEUS ePTFE Capabilities

Through extensive investments in R&D, ZEUS has developed a wide range of ePTFE processing capabilities. This broad control over the manufacturing process allows ZEUS to manipulate the physical and mechanical properties of the material. The dimensions of the tubing, as well as the IND and porosity ranges, can be designed to match your proprietary specifications. I Tubing: OD range = <1.5" ID range = >0.005" I Monofilament OD = >0.003" I IND Range: 1-200+ I ePTFE Multi-Lumen I Variable porosity I Long continuous lengths available I ePTFE over wire I Custom material properties I Chemical impregnation I Custom colors
Key Properties
ePTFE differs from regular PTFE tubing in that the material is microporous, soft, very flexible, has a lower dielectric constant, increased linear strength, and improved biocompatibility. I Microporous I Air permeable I Soft and flexible I Biocompatible I Chemically resistant I High linear strength I Chemically inert I Low dielectric constant I Excellent radial expansion
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ePTFE
ZEUS Support
Tubing and Monofilament
For over 30 years ZEUS has been assisting medical device engineers bring their concepts and ideas to reality. Today, we work closely with numerous manufacturers to confidentially assist them in the development of new products and technology. I Test reports I Technical sales staff I SEM analysis I R&D engineering support I Special certs I Custom packaging I Product development I Medical grade inspection I Confidential support I Porosity/filtration testing I 30+ years experience
cellular ingrowth. ePTFE is well known in medical research papers for its endothelization and thrombogenic properties. PTFE resin has long been utilized for implantable medical devices due to its biocompatibility and proven track record. ZEUS has performed independent testing and holds USP Class VI certification for our PTFE resins.
Internodal Distance (IND)

The amount of expansion in ePTFE is typically referred to as internodal distance (IND). IND is a measure of the average distance between the materials nodes. ZEUS is experienced in manufacturing ePTFE with IND sizes ranging from 1 to over 200.
Biocompatability
The structure of ePTFE is unique in that the material is made up of a number of solid nodes inter-connected by a matrix of thin fibrils. The spacing between the nodes (IND) is what allows the material to excel in applications requiring
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Convoluted Tubing
PTFE, FEP, ETFE, PEEK
Slitting and Cuffing
Longitudinal slit convoluted tubing as well as cuffed PTFE convoluted tubing are available upon request. Slitting convoluted tubing allows pre-existing wires to be conveniently slipped into the tubing. Cuffing of ZEUS PTFE convoluted tubing provides the ideal smooth surface to attach mechanical connectors and fittings.
Capabilities include: Cuff one or both ends of tubing Cuff to specific custom lengths Special testing available
Standard Flex Convoluted

Part Number Military Spec. Identifier Max I.D. Min I.D. Max O.D. Max. Wall Thick Conv/Inch +/-1 Weight (LBS) Per CFT Maximum Min. Bend Radius
ZCT TS-012 ZCT TS-018 ZCT TS-020 ZCT TS-024 ZCT TS-028 ZCT TS-032 ZCT TS-040 ZCT TS-048 ZCT TS-056 ZCT TS-064 ZCT TS-072 ZCT TS-080 ZCT TS-096 ZCT TS-079
MIL-T-81914/1 MIL-T-81914/1 MIL-T-81914/1 MIL-T-81914/1 MIL-T-81914/1 MIL-T-81914/1 MIL-T-81914/1 MIL-T-81914/1 MIL-T-81914/1 MIL-T-81914/1 MIL-T-81914/1 MIL-T-81914/1 MIL-T-81914/1 MIL-T-81914/1
**01 **02 **03 **04 **05 **06 **07 **08 **09 **10 **11 **12 **13 **14
0.188 0.281 0.312 0.375 0.437 0.500 0.625 0.750 0.875 1.000 1.125 1.250 1.500 1.750
0.181 0.273 0.303 0.364 0.425 0.485 0.608 0.730 0.850 0.975 1.105 1.210 1.440 1.690
0.32 0.414 0.45 0.53 0.59 0.66 0.78 0.975 1.10 1.26 1.39 1.539 1.85 2.10
0.023 0.027 0.027 0.029 0.029 0.029 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.040 0.045
8 7 1/2 7 1/2 7 7 7 7 6 6 4 1/2 4 1/2 4 4 4
2.0 2.9 3.6 4.2 4.9 5.2 6.9 10.4 11.3 12.6 13.8 15.5 21.7 25.3
0.500 0.750 0.875 1.000 1.250 1.500 1.750 1.875 2.250 2.500 2.750 3.000 3.750 4.250
The table above details ZEUS and Mil Spec. numbers and dimensions for our standard PTFE convoluted tubing. Custom sizes and configurations are also available. Standard convoluted tubing is also available in FEP (MIL-T-81914/3) and ETFE (MIL-T81914/6). PEEK does not conform to MIL-T. Please contact us for more information.
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Convoluted Tubing
PTFE, FEP, ETFE, PEEK
Extra Flex Convoluted
Part Number Military Spec. Identifier Max I.D. Min I.D. Max O.D. Max. Wall Thick Conv/Inch +/-1 Weight (LBS) Per CFT Maximum Min. Bend Radius
ZCT TE-012 ZCT TE-018 ZCT TE-020 ZCT TE-024 ZCT TE-028 ZCT TE-032 ZCT TE-040 ZCT TE-048 ZCT TE-056 ZCT TE-064 ZCT TE-072 ZCT TE-080 ZCT TE-096
MIL-T-81914 MIL-T-81914 MIL-T-81914 MIL-T-81914 MIL-T-81914 MIL-T-81914 MIL-T-81914 MIL-T-81914 MIL-T-81914 MIL-T-81914 MIL-T-81914 MIL-T-81914 MIL-T-81914
**01 **02 **03 **04 **05 **06 **07 **08 **09 **10 **11 **12 **13
0.188 0.281 0.312 0.375 0.437 0.500 0.625 0.750 0.875 1.000 1.125 1.250 1.500
0.181 0.273 0.306 0.364 0.427 0.485 0.608 0.730 0.860 0.975 1.105 1.210 1.450
0.32 0.414 0.450 0.530 0.590 0.660 0.780 0.975 1.100 1.260 1.390 1.539 1.810
0.023 0.026 0.027 0.029 0.029 0.029 0.029 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.038
10 9 9 9 9 9 9 8 8 7 6 6 6
2.2 3.8 4.8 5.6 6.5 6.9 9.2 13.8 15 16.8 17.5 19.6 26
0.313 0.438 0.438 0.500 0.500 0.750 0.750 0.938 0.938 1.125 1.125 1.250 2.000
The table above details ZEUS and Mil Spec. numbers and dimensions for our extra-flex PTFE convoluted tubing. Custom sizes and configurations are also available. Extra Flex convoluted tubing is also available in PTFE (MIL-T-81914/2), FEP (MIL-T-81914/4) and ETFE (MIL-T-81914/5). PFA is available in the sizes above. PEEK does not conform to MIL-T. Please contact us for more information.
Peek Convoluted
(Available in Natural or Black Color)
Size Min ID Max OD Max Wall Conv/Inch +/- 1
1/4 3/8 1/2 3/4
.242" .364" .485" .730"
.380" .530" .660" .975"
.012" .012" .012" .012"
7.5 7.0 7.0 6.0
Put Up: Random lengths; ZEUS to produce longest lengths; coiled.
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PTFE, FEP, PFA & ETFE

Spiral-Cut Cable Wrap
US Dimensions (inches)
Ordered by Outside Diameter A Cut From PTFE, FEP, PFA, ETFE Industrial Tubing Size I.D. Wall B C Bundle Diameter Maximum D Pitch of Helical Cut E
1/8 3/16 1/4 5/16 3/8 1/2 5/8 3/4 1
1/16 1/8 3/16 1/4 5/16 7/16 9/16 11/16 15/16
0.030 0.030 0.030 0.030 0.030 0.030 0.030 0.040 0.040
1/2 1 2 2-1/2 3 4 5 6 8
1/4 1/4 3/8 3/8 7/16 9/16 5/8 7/8 1
ZEUS SPIRALCUT CABLE WRAPS are expandable abrasionresistant wraps for harnessing and insulating wires, cable, and bundles. ZEUS SPIRAL CUT CABLE WRAP is extruded to close tolerances and then precision cut. Use chart and letters shown when ordering A = O.D. of PTFE Tubing B = I.D. C = Wall Thickness

Ordered by Outside Diameter A Cut From PTFE, FEP, PFA, ETFE Industrial Tubing Size I.D. Wall B C Bundle Diameter Maximum D Pitch of Helical Cut E
3.18 4.76 6.35 7.94 9.53 12.70 15.88 19.05 25.40
1.59 3.18 4.76 6.35 7.94 11.11 14.29 17.46 23.81
0.76 0.76 0.76 0.76 0.76 0.76 0.76 1.02 1.02
12.70 25.40 50.80 63.50 76.20 101.60 127.00 152.40 203.20
6.35 6.35 9.53 9.53 11.11 14.29 15.88 22.23 25.40
D = Maximum Bundle Diameter E = Pitch
Supplied in natural unless otherwise specified. Custom Pantone colors or ZEUS standard colors available on request.
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Special Shapes
Multi-Lumen
Multi-Lumens: Unique extrusions providing multiple lumens or passages. All multi-lumens are custom designed in different resins including but not limited to: PTFE, ePTFE, FEP, PFA, PEEK and more. Design configurations are unlimited and are specific to your needs with all aspects kept confidentially to each customer.
A Multitude Of Multi-Lumen Advantages

I Highly flexible I Impervious to most corrosives I Inert Non-toxic I Heat resistant to 500F. I Superior lubricity I Biocompatible I Reliable fluid transfer I High dielectric strength
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Lay Flat Tubing

PET, FEP, PFA, PEEK, PE and EVA
Dedicated to fulfilling the changes in the markets our customers serve, ZEUS is pleased to offer layflat tubing. Layflat tubing was traditionally designed to meet the needs for ultrathin walls in the lighting and roller industries but now has applications in many medical and industrial markets. Layflat tubing made of high quality polymers offer strength, lubricity, chemical inertness and biocompatibility.
PET, FEP, PFA, PEEK and PE

Wall Sizes: ID Ranges: H/S: Put Up: .002" to .008" .250" to 5.000" Expansion ratios up to 2:1 when applicable Spooled or cut to length
Lay Flat Widths: .400" to 7.75"
ZEUS specializes in made-to-order sizes designed for your unique application.
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Dual Tube
ZEUS Dual-Tube is a superior, easy handling fluoropolymer tubing typically used for water monitoring and other applications. It is produced as a single unit of two independent tubes of similar or variable sizes that stay together until separation is required. Once separated the surface of each tube is smooth and contains no flaws, flat spots, ridges, or other defects that can interfere with sealing. ZEUS Dual-Tube is supplied in smooth tangle-free, easy-to-handle, extra long lengths that are tough, durable and chemically inert so that sample properties cannot be affected. Long-term exposure to contaminants cannot impair performance, and it is simple to clean and reuse. Samples obtained remain pure and free of mineral and organic sediments. ZEUS Dual-Tubes
can be manufactured from PTFE, FEP, Polyethylene and other resins in a variety of configurations.
I Makes monitoring accurate & effective I Insures consistent sampling results I Superior reliability I Non-contaminating I Protects integrity of sample & well water
ZEUS also has a complete line of FEPLined Polyethylene (and other resins) tubing developed specifically for the high purity requirements of the environmental monitoring industries. Contact one of our sales engineers for more details on this unique product and how it can be beneficial to your application.
US Measurements (inches)
1/2" OD x 3/8" ID 3/8" OD x 1/4" ID 1/4" OD x 1/8" ID 1/2" OD x 3/8" ID 1/2" OD x 3/8" ID 3/8" OD x 1/4" ID and and and and and and 1/2" OD x 3/8" 1/4" OD x 1/8" 1/4" OD x 1/8" 3/8" OD x 1/4" 1/4" OD x 1/8" 3/8" OD x 1/4" ID ID ID ID ID ID
Metric Measurements (mm)

12.70 OD x 9.53 ID 9.53 OD x 6.35 ID 6.35 OD x 3.18 ID 12.70 OD x 9.53 ID 12.70 OD x 9.53 ID 9.53 OD x 6.35 ID and and and and and and 12.70 OD x 9.53 6.35 OD x 3.18 6.35 OD x 3.18 9.53 OD x 6.35 6.35 OD x 3.18 9.53 OD x 6.35 ID ID ID ID ID ID
Supplied in a variety of ODs and IDs Other custom sizes and combinations quoted on request
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Splines
Wires, Cables, Coaxial Cores
Splines
ZEUS can provide custom splined extrusions over wire for the coaxial cable manufacturer . With tight tolerances, custom lengths and unique wire cores. All extrusions are done to customer specifications.
Wire, Cables, Coaxial Cores

These extrusions are special and unique because of tolerances, concentricity, finish, lengths and many other considerations. New and unexplored avenues of applications become a reality due to the unmatched capabilities of Zeus extrusion processes.
I Withstands continuous temperatures to 500F with PTFE I Outstanding concentricity I Shockproof I Abrasion proof I Moisture proof
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Snaptube and Guide Rail Covers

Restores Damaged Conductors US Dimensions (inches)
Item No. Nominal I.D. Nominal Wall Thickness Recommended Bundle Dia. Max.

Item No. Nominal I.D. Nominal Wall Thickness Recommended Bundle Dia. Max.
ZST-I-250 ZST-I-437 ZST-I-582 ZST-I-625 ZST-I-812 ZST-I-1000 ZST-I-1375
1/4 7/16 9/16 5/8 1 3/16 1 1 3/8
.030 .030 .030 .035 .035 .040 .045
.200 .400 .500 .600 .750 .975 1.350
ZST-I-250 ZST-I-437 ZST-I-582 ZST-I-625 ZST-I-812 ZST-I-1000 ZST-I-1375
6.35 11.11 14.29 15.88 20.64 25.40 34.93
.76 .76 .76 .89 .89 1.02 1.14
5.08 10.16 12.70 15.24 19.05 24.77 34.29
Standard Lengths: 5-foot and 10-foot Custom Sizes: Other lengths, and smaller or larger diameters quoted on request. Colors: Natural. Other colors are available per MIL-STD-104 and quoted upon request. SNAPTUBE is a registered trademark of ZEUS Industrial Products, Inc.
C Shape Guide Rail Covers Speed Production in Materials Handling Extend Conveyor System Life
Guide Rail covers feature unprecedented lubricity, abrasion resistance and durability. They are excellent for production facilities that are looking for improvements in noise reduction, line speed increases, and reduced down time. Some typical sizes:
Standard Lengths: 5'-10'. Custom sizes and other lengths quoted on request. Colors: MIL-STD-104 colors available and quoted on request. Dimensions: As stated above are typical.
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Value Added Services

The Benefits of ZEUS Value Added Services and Operations
In response to requests from our customers and our inherent knowledge of our product, ZEUS has developed extensive experience in performing a variety of secondary operations and valued added services that allow you to focus on your core processes. By having ZEUS perform secondary or value added operations, our customers have recognized increased economies of scale, improved yields, and increased manufacturing efficiencies. Our Value Added operations for our customers have proven to:
I Provide solutions for customers who cannot perform secondary applications in-house I Reduce labor costs and time I Improve efficiency I Reduce material cost (economies of scale) I Reduce scrap and waste I Reduce capital expenditure I Reduce need for prototyping because of our high familiarity with tubing I Increase yields I Increase gross profits I Reduce lead time to end user I Reduce overhead costs
Bump/Draw-down
Utilizing various manufacturing and secondary processes, ZEUS has developed the technology to vary the ID and OD of tubing along the length of the extrusion. Often referred to as Bump Tubing, Draw-downs, or Bubble Tubing, this technology allows for unique design solutions. Some applications for this technology utilize the variability in dimensions for the attachment of fittings and parts as well as adjustments in flexibility.
I Tight tolerances I Available in thermoplastics and PTFE I Variable transition lengths I ID or OD may be modified
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Custom Cutting
I Tight tolerances available I Ability to control ovality I In-line cutting I Clean, crisp cuts I Angle cuts on one/both ends available
Etching
I Improves the bondability of tubing without effecting mechanical properties I Can be done over the length of the tube or for specific lengths on the end I Extrusions can be etched on the ID, OD or tip I Additional details available in the Technical Information section
Applications include:
Custom Packaging & Labeling

I ZEUS has ability to print labels and bar codes to customers specifications. I Ability to package and apply label/bar code using customer supplied materials which reduces/eliminates customers need to repackage I Blank-package materials for distributors I Custom packaging to customers specifications available I Special testing available
I Insulator for fiber optic cable I Roller covers I Medical devices I Anywhere bonding is required
Flaring & Flanging

Flaring and flanging is often used to facilitate the attachment of tubing to fittings or to allow for ease of insertion of items into the inside of the tube. ZEUS expertise in manufacturing fluoropolymer tubing has lead to the development of unique capabilities for flaring and flanging tubing. Through an investment in R&D and engineering, ZEUS has developed automated flaring lines and special tooling
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Drilling
I Custom, clean and burrfree holes I Single and multiple hole configurations available I High-speed automation capability

that allows us unsurpassed flaring and flanging capabilities. Experience, equipment, and capacity are the reason many of our customers have chosen to outsource their secondary operations to ZEUS. Additionally, ZEUS has developed a wide range of tooling parts required to produce many common flare angles and sizes reducing your lead times and costs. temperature many customers have chosen to have ZEUS perform these operations for them. Our heat shrinking processes and equipment allow us to quickly and efficiently shrink tubing over our customers parts reducing their equipment and labor costs while decreasing their development costs and production time.
Product Analysis & Enhancement

At ZEUS were committed to helping make our products work in your application. Our customers are continually challenging us to push the properties and tolerances of our products further. To support this challenge ZEUS has assembled an exceptional team of engineers, technicians and polymer experts. These experts have successfully customized a wide range of polymers for industry applications ranging from cuttingedge medical devices to state of the art electronics applications. Through a scientific process of resin selection, process modification and resin additives, ZEUS can adjust the ways that a polymer will perform in your application. Common modifications range from the addition of fillers to improve the radiopacity of a polymer to the addition of carbon for static conductivity.
Heat Sealing
In application such as fluid storage, the ends of a polymer tube often need to be sealed closed. Similar to the process used to seal the end of a toothpaste tube, ZEUS can thermoplastically weld closed the end of thin wall Lay-Flat tubing. The end of thicker walled tubing can also be heat sealed together in a process known as tipping.
Heat Shrinking over Mandrels

Our experience at manufacturing precision fluoropolymer heat shrink affords us the unique ability to perform efficient heat shrinking over customer-supplied mandrels. Rather than developing a manufacturing process to achieve the ideal balance of oven time and
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Advanced modifications might include challenges such as increasing the tensile and mechanical properties of a polymer. These challenges are supported by a team of the most experienced polymer experts in the industry, an advanced analytical lab, and a dedicated R&D facility medical devices to high-performance audio cables and automotive subcomponents. As experts in the manufacturing and modification of the tubular products we offer, many companies have turned to ZEUS to supply various tubing-based subcomponents. ZEUS has met this request with our light-product assembly value added services.
Product Assembly - High Volume

As a world leader in fluoropolymer tubing extrusion, ZEUS is the perfect partner to outsource your high-volume parts assembly. Top manufacturers in industries such as automotive and medical devices trust ZEUS to supply them with high volume tubing based subcomponents. In addition to world-class extrusion capability, ZEUS has developed world-class machining and fabrication capabilities housed in a dedicated facility. Combined with our experienced engineering department ZEUS has successfully automated time consuming parts assembly. Our capabilities allow us to reduce your overall costs and help speed your product to market. ZEUS has been delivering prepackaged sub-components to leading manufacturers and is in an ideal position to offer these services to you.
Retractable Coil Tubing

ZEUS is pleased to offer a wide range of custom fluoropolymer coiled tubing. Fluoropolymer resins, often called by the trade name Teflon, include PTFE, FEP, PFA, ETFE, PVDF, MFA and other resins. These plastics are known for their excellent chemical resistance, nonstick surfaces, as well as a number of other high-performance properties. Through a proprietary manufacturing process, ZEUS "heat sets" fluoropolymer tubing into a helical coil that allow for a high degree of flexibility and retractability. This heat setting process fuses the tubing into the helical formation and allows the material to stretch and retract to its programmed position. Custom sizes, coils, and colors can all be manufactured to meet the requirements of your application.
Product Assembly - Light

Our tubing is used in many advanced products ranging from minimally invasive
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Scoring
I Partial slit of a tubes wall running axially along the length I Facilitates removal of tubing from a device I Facilitates removal of tubing when used as a manufacturing tool
Tube Tipping
Tipping the end of a plastic tube is one of the secondary services we perform for our customers. Tipping involves forming a radius or chamfering the end of the tube to facilitate the assembly of parts. Through an extensive investment in our secondary services and capabilities, ZEUS engineers have developed a broad portfolio of tipping capabilities. Thermoforming technology can be used to radius the tip in a variety of customerspecified designs. Specialty grinding can be used in applications where thermoforming may not be an option. From pronounced tips to a slight easing of the tube's edges ZEUS can perform a range of tipping operations. Over the years we have explored a broad portfolio of tipping configurations ranging from decreasing the ID of the tube as the tip profile changes to a complete closure of the end of the tube at the tip.
Slitting
(Longitudinal cut that goes through the entire wall of the tube along its axial length) I Allows a tube to be slipped over other components and easily removed (easily installed) I Spiral slitting also available
Striping
(Straight and spiraled axial stripes along the length of a tube) I Radio opaque stripes available I Helps identify a tube in a bundle I Custom widths available I Able to match custom colors
Thermosetting/Forming
I Use heat to set a tube into a certain shape
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Table of Contents
Resin Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
PTFE - Polytetrafluoroethylene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 FEP - Fluorinatedethylenepropylene . . . . . . . . . 53 PFA/MFA - Perfluoroalkoxy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 PVDF - Polyvinylidenefluoride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 THV - Tetrafluoroethylene hexafluoropropylene vinylidene fluoride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 ETFE - Ethylenetetrafluoroethylene . . . . . . . . . . 57 PEEK - Polyetheretherketone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 PET - Polyethylene Terephthlate Polyester . . . . 59 Nylons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 PE - Polyethylene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Technical Information
Technical Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Tubing Bend Radius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Biocompatibility and Certified USP Class VI Approved Zeus Medical Grade Products. . . 66 Burst Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Chemical Compatibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Concentricity Formula . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Etching - Technical Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Fillers Used in Fluoropolymer Tubing . . . . . . . . . 69 Gamma Radiation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Heat Shrink Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Low Temperature Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Lubricity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Permeability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Sterilization Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 UV Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Packaging Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Shelf Life and Storage Requirements . . . . . . . . 64 Test Reports/Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Traceability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Visual Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
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Resin Properties
PTFE - Polytetrafluoroethylene
Background
I Originally discovered in 1930s by DuPont scientist Dr. Roy Plunkett, PTFE was first used in the top secret Manhattan project during WWII. DuPont commercialized PTFE under the tradename Teflon in the late 1940s. Extrudable grades of PTFE were commercialized later and in 1966 Zeus was founded and began development of advanced manufacturing processes for PTFE. I As a recognized foundational pioneer of the PTFE tubing market Zeus has developed a high performance manufacturing process that allows us to produce a broad range of products for a sizable array of markets and applications. I The unique properties of PTFE has made it the polymer of first choice for many advanced applications. With the lowest coefficient of friction of any polymer and an extremely broad working temperature range, PTFE has been designed into products from advanced medical devices to high temperature industrial equipment. Because of its unparalleled chemical resistance and extreme chemical inertness, PTFE has become a choice plastic for the chemical and analytical sciences industries.
Key Properties
I Very lubricious - Lowest coefficient of friction of any polymer I Working temperature range -454F (270C) to 500F (260C) I Chemically resistant (all common solvents, acids and bases) I Chemically inert I Low extractables I Excellent dielectric insulation properties
Additional Properties
I Biocompatible - Certified USP Class VI I Flame resistant: UL 94 VO I Limiting oxygen index greater than 95 I ETO and autoclave sterilizable
Zeus Capabilities
I Fillers available: radio opaque (barium, bismuth and tungsten), glass, bronze, graphite, carbon, pigment, and more I Etching available for bondability I Ultra-tight tolerances I Extruded Forms: tubing, special profiles, heat shrink, monofilament and multi-lumen
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FEP - Fluorinatedethylenepropylene
Background
I The development of PTFE was a significant breakthrough in polymer sciences. The special processing requirements of PTFE lead researchers to develop a meltprocessable version of PTFE resulting in FEP. This new resin was compatible with existing processing methods and equipment. Melt processability also allowed for long continuous extrusions of FEP in applications such as wire and cable. I While similar to PTFE in properties FEP has some distinct differences. It has a slightly higher coefficient of friction, lower continuous service temperature, and is more transparent than PTFE. FEP also offers lower gas and vapor permeability properties and excellent UV resistance. I Lower gas and vapor permeability than PTFE I Low absorption of solvents (less than 1%) I Increased translucence compared to PTFE
Resin Properties
I Excellent dielectric insulation properties I Melt weldable and thermoformable I Easy to clean I Biocompatible - Certified USP Class VI I Environmentally stable I Flame Rating: UL 94 VO I Limiting oxygen index greater than 95
Zeus Capabilities
I Etching available for bonding I Material modification: radio opaque fillers, glass, carbon, UV inhibitors, pigments and many more I Tight tolerance extrusions I Extruded forms: tubing, lay-flat tubing, special profiles, heat shrink, monofilament and multi-lumen
Key Properties
I Transparent I Excellent coefficient of friction I Chemically resistant and inert I Gamma, ETO, e-beam and autoclave sterilizable I Maximum working temperature 400F (204C) I Excellent transmission of ultraviolet rays
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PFA/MFA - Perfluoroalkoxy
Background
I PFA was developed to increase the continuous service temperature of FEP resin. Melt processability allows PFA to be processed in longer continuous lengths than PTFE.
Resin Properties
I Excellent solvent resistance I Low gas permeability I Smoother surface texture I Ultra-low levels of ionic extractables I Gamma, ETO, e-beam and autoclave sterilizable I Flame resistant: UL 94 VO
Key Properties
I Excellent clarity and flexibility I Maximum working temperature 500F (260C) I Combines attributes of PTFE and FEP I Chemically resistant to all common solvents I Maintains a mechanical strength at high temperatures I Available in high purity grades I Chemically inert
Zeus Capabilities
I Material modification: bismuth, glass, carbon, pigments and many more I Tight tolerance extrusions I Extruded forms: tubing, lay-flat tubing, special profiles, heat shrink, monofilament and multi-lumen.
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PVDF - Polyvinylidenefluoride
Background
I PVDF is often referred to by one of its trade names, Kynar. It was designed primarily for applications requiring excellent chemical resistance, high levels of purity, and superior mechanical properties. PVDF is often used as a lining or protective barrier in chemical applications.
Resin Properties
I Excellent resistance to cut-through I High dielectric strength over a wide temperature range I Chemically resistant (all common solvents, acids and bases) I Chemically inert
Zeus Capabilities
I Material modification; bismuth, glass, carbon, pigments and many more I Tight tolerance extrusions I Extruded forms: tubing, lay-flat tubing, special profiles, monofilament and multi-lumen
Key Properties
I Superior tensile properties and impact strengths I Excellent resistance to creep and fatigue I Excellent mechanical properties over a broad temperature range I Excellent radiation resistance
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THV
Background
Resin Properties
I Chemical resistance I High limiting oxygen index: Does not support combustion
I THV resin is a terpolymer of tetrafluoroethylene, hexafluoropropylene and vinylidene fluoride. THV is the most flexible fluoropolymer available and has the highest degree of optical clarity. Combined with the traditional chemical and environmental resistance of fluoropolymers, THV is an ideal choice for many applications.
Zeus Capabilities
I Tight tolerance extrusions I Extruded forms: tubing, lay-flat tubing, special profiles, monofilament and multi-lumen
Key Properties
I Excellent barrier properties I Exceptional optical clarity I Good UV transmittance I Easily weldable
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ETFE - Ethylenetetrafluoroethylene
Background
I ETFE is used in applications requiring excellent impact resistance and good resistance to stress cracking. The resin maintains these properties up to its continuous working temperature of over 300F (149C). ETFE is the resin of choice for applications requiring a fluoropolymer with superior mechanical properties.
Resin Properties
I Gamma, ETO and e-beam sterilizable I Maximum working temperature 302 F (150C) I Chemical resistant I Flame rating: UL 94 VO I Limiting oxygen index 30
Zeus Capabilities
I Material modification: bismuth, glass, carbon, pigment and many more I Tight tolerance extrusions I Extruded forms: tubing, lay-flat tubing, special profiles, monofilament and multi-lumen
Key Properties
I Excellent impact resistance I Increased durability and stiffness over other fluoropolymers I Higher pressure rating than other fluoropolymers I Higher tensile strength and creep resistance than other fluoropolymers I Greater crush resistance than other fluoropolymers
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PEEK - Polyetheretherketone
Background
I PEEK is a high performance engineered polymer with amazing strength and heat resistant properties. PEEK has become a popular replacement for metal in applications such as aerospace where weight is a primary concern. It has also become the gold standard for HPLC analytical science applications due to its purity, high burst pressure, and chemical resistance. In medical applications PEEKs biocompatibility, high tensile strength, and lubricity have made it an ideal replacement for stainless steel. PEEK is a very rigid plastic with excellent lubricity and is tan in its natural color.
Resin Properties
I High strength I High temperature resistance I Outstanding resistance to chemicals and solvents I I I I Excellent impact and wear resistance Low flammability value Excellent creep and fatigue resistance Excellent hydrolysis resistance
Zeus Capabilities
I Tight tolerance extrusions I Material modification: radio opaque fillers, glass, carbon, pigments and many more I Extruded forms: tubing, lay-flat tubing, analytical tubing, Sub-Lite-Wall tubing
Key Properties
I Ideal replacement for stainless steel for weight and chemical compatibility I I I I I Exceptional torsional stability Thermoformable Resistant to gamma radiation High burst pressure High repeat autoclavability
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PET - Polyethylene Terephthalate Polyester

Background
PET resin has become the polymer of choice for price sensitive applications requiring excellent mechanical and physical properties. ZEUS specializes in the extrusion of PET Heat Shrink available in lay-flat form.
Resin Properties
I Excellent dielectric strength I Extremely low water absorption I Very lightweight
Key Properties
I Clarity I UV resistant (with additive) I Extremely strong I Shrink-back temperature begins at 180F (82C) I Operating temperature exceeding 338F (170C) I Low cost resin
Zeus Capabilities
I Available with ultra-thin walls I Available in PET Lay-Flat tubing and heat shrinkable configurations I Material modification: radio opaque fillers, glass, carbon, UV inhibitors, pigments and many more I Specialty colors
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Nylons
Resin Properties
Nylon 6
I Working temperature: -60 F (-51C) to +200 F (+93C) I Good chemical resistance I Lowest water absorption of all the generic unmodified nylons I Lightweight I Strong I Flexible I Abrasion resistant I Heat resistant
Since its development in 1935 Nylon has found a home in applications ranging from automotive and aerospace to life saving medical devices and equipment. Nylon is available in a wide range of grades suited for many custom applications. Zeus extrudes Nylon tubing and Lay-Flat tubing and can assist in the selection of the specific grade of Nylon best suited for your applications.
Specialty Nylon resins extruded:

Nylon 11, 12 Pebax Zytel Grilamed and many more
Pebax / Nylon 11/ Nylon 12

I Available in 35-74 Durometer I High resilience I Low water absorption (can be formulated for high water absorption) I Wide range of flex modulus I Excellent resistance to fatigue during flexing I Chemically resistant I Very good tensile strength I Weldable (HF or thermal) I Outstanding antistatic properties I Custom grades available I Material modification: radio opaque fillers such as barium, bismuth or tungsten
Zytel
I Strongest unreinforced aliphatic nylon I Most abrasion resistant unreinforced aliphatic nylon I Better low temperature toughness than Nylon 6 or acetal I Good chemical resistance
Grilamed
I Lowest moisture absorption of any commercial nylon I Chemically resistant I Excellent dimensional stability
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Resin Properties
PE - Polyethylene
HDPE
I Maximum temperature: 150 F (66C) short duration; 130F (54C) - long duration I Inherent lubricity I Excellent chemical resistance I Hardest and stiffest version of PE I More resilient than LDPE I Resistant to sunlight and UV attack I Tensile strength: 3,200 - 4,500 psi
LDPE
I EVA available as a Lay-flat I Maximum temperature: 150F (66C) short duration; 130 F (54C) - long duration I Inherent lubricity I Excellent chemical resistance I Softest and most flexible version of PE I High elongation giving it excellent impact strength I Tensile strength: 1,200 - 4,000 psi
MDPE
I Maximum temperature: 150F (66C) short duration; 130 F (54C) - long duration I Tensile strength: 1,900 4,500 psi I Excellent chemical resistance I Inherent lubricity I Other properties are between HDPE and LDPE
Zeus Capabilities
Tubing Dual-tube Special shapes Lay-flat tubing
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General Information
Colors
Standard colors are produced to a Pantone chart color range. ZEUS can also produce custom colors from tubing samples or other subcomponents to meet your unique specification. ZEUS will work closely with you to match colors to a Pantone range. Please note that there may be some color variation due to pigment changes from lot to lot. ZEUS will minimize this variance to best effort. ZEUS has also developed the technology to extrude tubing with an integrated straight or spiral stripe of a contrasting color. Minimums and pricing for colors will vary so please contact a Technical Salesperson for assistance. ZEUS will go the extra mile in making sure your tubing arrives in the condition you require. We use many types of protective air cushioned bubble wrap to secure tubing during transit. For continuous use needs, ZEUS can secure spliced material with a variety of strong tapes, staples or tied knots. Very short-cut pieces (1" or less) can be placed in protective vials that are easy to handle and store. Numerous spool and box sizes are available to meet any and all packaging needs, or your boxes and spools can be used. All ZEUS tubing, whether in boxes or on spools, comes properly labeled with your part number and purchase order number, along with the manufacturers lot number and resin lot number for complete traceability of every foot of tubing. Additional information, such as quantity and description of put-up, will also appear on all labels. Let us send you a sample of our tubing and see how complete and descriptive our labeling is. We never rest in researching new and better methods to package our products to match the uncompromised quality level of the tubing itself. Whatever packaging method you need, ZEUS stands ready to meet your requirements in a timely and professional manner. Please refer to the tables below for ZEUS standard product packaging specifications:
Packaging Information
ZEUS offers the widest variety of packaging options anywhere. Whatever your packaging requirements, ZEUS can meet your needs! ZEUS also offers the highest levels of cleanliness available for the processing and packaging of material. Our Class 10,000 Level clean rooms assure your tubing will be ready to use in the most demanding applications. Polybags, chosen for their anti-static capabilities, are available in various thicknesses to further minimize particulate matter, such as dust, from being present in your tubing. Cleanliness is something you can count on when using ZEUS tubing.
Standard Packaging Configurations

Product Size RPLs Length (ft.) RPLs Min. Length (ft.) Cont. Length (ft.) Straight Length (ft.) Packaging
AWG
*5 splice max. per spool
SW, TW, LW
#15 - #32 #10 - #14 #9 #0 - #8 1/8 - 3/8 7/16 - 3/4 greater than 7/8
1000 500 250 100 250 100 n/a
50* 50* 50* 50 50 50 n/a
500 & 1000 250 & 500 100 & 250 50 & 100 100 & 250 50 & 100 n/a
n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 8
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General Information
Standard Packaging Configurations
Product Size RPLs Length (ft.) RPLs Min. Length (ft.) Cont. Length (ft.) Straight Length (ft.) Packaging
Industrial Wall
Heavy Construction
Size by OD
1/32 1/16 - 3/8 7/16 - 3/4 greater than 7/8 1/4 - 3/8 7/16" - 5/8" 11/16 - 15/16 greater than 1 .028 - .070 .078 - .109 .125 - .150
1000 250 100 n/a 250 100 50 n/a 1000 500 200 n/a n/a Available Available Available Available Available Available n/a
Size
50* 50 50 n/a 50 50 25 n/a 50* 50* 35* n/a n/a 50 50 50 30 25 10 n/a
500 & 1000 100 & 250 50 & 100 n/a 100 & 250 50 & 100 25 & 50 n/a 1000 500 200 n/a n/a 200 & 400 150 & 300 100 & 200 75 & 150 50 & 100 15 & 25 n/a
n/a n/a n/a 8 n/a n/a n/a 8 n/a n/a n/a 4 4 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 5 & 10
Cont. Spooled (ft.)
spooled coiled coiled pieces coiled coiled coiled pieces spooled* spooled* spooled* pieces pieces coiled coiled coiled coiled coiled coiled pieces
Cont. Coiled (ft.)
Heavy Wall Monofilament
non-standard product; will not be stocked unless inventory required

(Beading)
Heat Shrink Tubing Dual-Shrink Tubing Convoluted
012-018 020-024 028-032 ZCT-040 048-064 072-096
FEP Roll Covers
Product
ID (in.)
Tol. (.in)
OD (in.)
Tol. (in.)
PEEK
Natural color
.003 .005 .007 .010 .015 .020 .030 .062
.001 .001 .001 .001 .002 .002 .002 .003
.062 .062 .062 .062 .062 .062 .062 .125
.002 .002 .002 .002 .002 .002 .002 .003
100 100 100 100 250 250 250 250
50 50 50 50 100 100 100 100
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General Information
Shelf Life and Storage Requirements
Extruded Tubing Fluoropolymer tubing does not have a determined shelf life. Extensive weathering and aging tests have been conducted and they revealed little to no degradation when exposed to weather, U.V. light, or extreme temperatures. Fluoropolymer tubing contains no antioxidant, plasticizers, U.V. blockers, antistatic agents or other additives which would bleed out during normal storage. Heat Shrink PTFE and FEP Heat Shrink tubing conforming to AMS-DTL-I-23053/11 and /12 have the following shelf life per the Mil. Specification: 4 years when stored at 65 to 95 F (18 to 35C) maximum temperature. ZEUS has tested heat shrinkable tubing that has been aged more than 20 years and revealed no adverse characteristics. I Laser Micrometers I Dielectric Tester I RAM Optical Comparator I Instrom Tensile Tester I Differential Scanning Calorimeter I Melt Flow Index Tester I Specific Gravity Tester I Vacuum/Pressure Tester I Other Specialized and Proprietary Testers A Certificate Of Conformance is sent with every shipment, and test reports certifying conformance to military specifications or drawings are available at no charge. Etched tubing is shipped with a certificate of etch, assuring you that the tubing has met ZEUS rigorous quality standards. Additionally, ZEUS can offer customized testing and certification for the most challenging applications.
Test Reports/Services
ZEUS quality is the standard that other manufacturers aim for. Our quality control procedures surpass the industry standards in both the quality of the product and quality and detail of the documentation. ZEUS tubing runs through laser micrometers, making statistical process control data available upon request. Some of the state-of-the-art testing equipment our Quality Control Testing Laboratory utilizes include: I Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) I Contact Angle Testers
Traceability
We at ZEUS take great pride in our ability to maintain full traceability on all parts that we manufacture. With extensive traceability, using our vendor lot numbering system we can track equipment, inspectors, date of shipment, as well as the resin lot that the material was produced from. Through our unsurpassed quality control, we have the ability to trace each lot to its origins as well as supply all test data from each individual lot. The vendor lot numbers are affixed to all packaged quantities and shipping containers.
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General Information
Visual Appearance
ZEUS specializes in manufacturing tubing from a variety of fluoropolymer resins for numerous applications. The finished tubing from these different resins can be visually similar, especially if the tubing has had pigment added to it. The following describes several aspects of the visual appearance of ZEUS tubing that may be helpful in choosing and working with the finished products. Most fluoropolymer tubing, whether it be PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene), FEP (Fluorinatedethylenepropylene), PFA (Perfluoroalkoxy), ETFE (Ethylenetetrafluoroethylene), or one of the many other resins ZEUS extrudes, appears a clear to milky white color in its natural, unpigmented state. The clearest fluoropolymer resin is FEP, which allows for a high level of light transmission. PFA is quite clear as well, while PTFE material tends to be more milky in color. Levels of clarity can be modified to some extent through different processing methods and the use of a variety of grades of resin at ZEUS. Pigmented tubing is available in virtually any color you desire. From the brightest fluorescent yellows, pinks and oranges to the most opaque blues and blacks, ZEUS offers the widest range of colors available in fluoropolymer tubing. Levels of translucency and transparency can be modified to meet your specifications, and samples of many colors are available for inspection at no charge. ZEUS can even match a specific color currently at use in your product line through the use of color swatches. We also
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manufacture pigmented tubing to specific colors on the Munsell and Pantone color charts. ZEUS inspection procedures insure all tubing meets the stringent quality standards our customers require. Medical Grade Inspection is available for all products ZEUS manufactures, whether or not a medical application is the end use. We constantly inspect for any particulate matter that may limit performance in your application. Our Class 10,000 clean room assures you of the utmost attention to your purity needs. ZEUS exceeds the highest cleanliness standards set forth in the most demanding industries and applications. You can be assured of the purest, highest quality tubing available when using ZEUS tubing. All ZEUS tubing is inline visually inspected 100 percent by our highly trained inspection personnel, as well as by our exclusive array of dual axis Zumbach laser micrometers. We are constantly inspecting for any particulate matter that may limit performance in your application. ZEUS routinely limits particulate matter to less than .005", and we strive to supply the cleanest tubing available for the most stringent requirements possible. As a pioneer in fluoropolymer extrusion technology, ZEUS provides virtually flawless products unrivaled in the industry. Whether your field is Medical, Semi-conductor, Computer, Electronics, Environmental, or any one of a number of industries demanding impeccable cleanliness, ZEUS is your source for the highest quality fluoropolymer tubing available.
Technical Notes
Tubing Bend Radius
The question is often raised as to what is the minimum bend radius of a specific size of tubing. The bend radius is established primarily by three different factors: diameter, wall thickness, and resin. ZEUS prides itself in its sample program through which we work with companies to find the right material and perfect size. As a general guide, however, we have performed a series of bend tests that we hope will guide you in determining the size that is most suitable for you. The following is a guide to the bend radius of our PTFE Industrial Wall tubing: Based on a minimum of 36 lengths:
Size Diameter*
unique requirements of the Medical Device Manufacturing community. The following resins are certified USP Class VI approved, used for Medical, Diagnostic, and Analytical applications consisting of extruded tubing, heat shrink tubing, profiles and multilumens: I PTFE - Polytetrafluoroethylene I FEP - Fluorinatedethylenepropylene I PFA - Perfluoroalkoxy I ETFE - Ethylenetetrafluoroethylene I PEEK - Polyetheretherketone In addition, ZEUS has certified USP Class VI tests for many pigments and compounds used in conjunction with USP Class VI-tested resins. ZEUS has tested the resins and pigments meet the following USP Plastics Class VI requirements: Biological Reactivity I Systemic Injection (Acute Systemic Toxicity, Mice) I Intracutaneous Test (Intracutaneous Toxicity, Rabbits) I Implantation Test (Implant, Rabbits) In addition to the extensive testing ZEUS does on their resins, we offer 100 percent traceability on all your orders. You can be assured that when you purchase your tubing from ZEUS, it will pass subsequent traceability test requirements. Additional testing may also be available for certain resins.
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1/32" Industrial 1/16" Industrial 3/32" Industrial 1/8" Industrial 3/16" Industrial 1/4" Industrial 5/16" Industrial 3/8" Industrial 7/16" Industrial 1" Industrial
.660" 1.375" 2.00" 3.25" 4.00" 6.50" 8.00" 9.00" 9.50" 12.00"
*Please Note: The bend radius is 1/2 the diameter.
Biocompatibility and Certified USP Class VI Approved Zeus Medical Grade Products
ZEUS is proud to offer USP Class VI approval certification with each order in response to the
Technical Notes
Burst Pressure
ZEUS has been supplying fluoropolymer tubing to manufacturers of high pressure devices since our inception. The innate strength of all fluoropolymers make their use in these kinds of applications an ideal choice. Below, you will find a formula for calculating the maximum burst pressure by using Tensile Strength Values. Typical burst pressure ranges for all of our polymers can be found in the Summary of Properties sheet at the end of this catalog. and Medical Industries is a testament to fluoropolymers unique ability to withstand and resist a wide variety of liquid and gaseous compounds. There are very few chemicals, such as molten alkali metals, turbulent liquid or gaseous fluorine, chlorine trifluoride, or oxygen difluoride, that are known to react with fluoropolymers. To a lesser degree, halogenated organic chemicals may be absorbed by fluoropolymer resins. This will cause a very slight change in weight or possibly a slight swelling. This phenomenon is less evident in FEP and PFA extrusions because they are relatively less permeable than PTFE extrusions.
Colors
Standard colors are produced to a Pantone chart color range. ZEUS can also produce custom colors from tubing samples or other subcomponents to meet your unique specification. ZEUS will work closely with you to match colors to a Pantone range. Please note that there may be some color variation due to pigment changes from lot to lot. ZEUS will minimize this variance to best effort. ZEUS has also developed the technology to extrude tubing with an integrated straight or spiral stripe of a contrasting color. Minimums and pricing for colors will vary so please contact a Technical Salesperson for assistance.
The above equation is theoretical. It does not factor steam pressure, altitude, etc., and it is calculated at ambient room temperature. The burst pressure result is meant as a guideline in design, not a definitive number.
Chemical Compatibility
Fluoropolymer resins are essentially chemically inert. This has long been one of the greatest assets of these plastics. Fluoropolymers are an ideal transport medium for todays highly volatile chemical compounds and exotic fluids. The widespread acceptance within the Chemical, Environmental, Aviation, Aerospace,
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Technical Notes
Concentricity Formula
To determine a tubes concentricity use the following formula: of the electrons. This restoration process results in a group of organic molecules responsible for adhesion. Will etching change the properties of my tubing? The etching process only penetrates to a depth of a few angstroms so the properties of the tubing will remain mostly unaffected. However the etching process will darken the surface of the material, usually to a brown or tan shade. Surface lubricity is also reduced by the etching process. How should I store etched tubing? Etched fluoropolymers will grab molecules from the air to repair their electron deficiency. This results in a weakening of the surface etching. For this reason, all etched materials should be stored in their original sealed bags. ZEUS ships all etched tubing orders in sealed black protective bags to prevent degradation from UV radiation. Does a darker color mean a better etch? Not necessarily. Color is not a reliable indicator of etch quality. For this reason ZEUS includes etch certifications with each order shipped.
W min is the minimum wall thickness and W max is the maximum wall thickness of the sleeve as taken from any location of the wall of a tubings cross section. This can be measured using a toolmakers micrometer or optical comparator. - MIL-I-23053D 4.6.3.3
Etching - Technical Questions

Why would I need to etch tubing? Fluoropolymers such as PTFE, FEP, and PFA (often called Teflon) are very lubricious (slippery). This lubricity and the chemical composition of fluoropolymers reduces their bondability. Etching alters the surface properties of the polymer allowing it to be bonded with conventional adhesives. How does it work? Etching is performed by the chemical reaction between a sodium solution and the fluorine molecules on the surface of the tubing. Fluorine molecules are stripped from the carbon backbone of the fluoropolymer. This leaves the carbon atoms with a deficiency of electrons. When the etched material is exposed to air, oxygen molecules, water vapor, and hydrogen allow restoration
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Technical Notes
How is the etch tested? The etched material is tested using the contact angle method. Contact angle measurements of liquid droplets on substrate surfaces are used to characterize surface wettability. As shown in Figure 1 below, the contact angle is defined as the angle between the substrate support surface and the tangent line at the point of contact of the liquid droplet with the substrate. In this picture, example B demonstrates a more effective etch than example A .
Fillers Used in Fluoropolymer Tubing

There are a number of reasons why a filler may enhance the performance of ZEUS tubing, such as increased tensile strength, higher resistance, and increased rigidity. The following information may help to choose the filler that best suits your application. Contact a ZEUS representative for more information.
INDUSTRIAL USES
GLASS Glass fillers are used to increase abrasion resistance in potentially harsh mechanical applications. Small glass beads are added to the resin and are blended in during the extrusion process. The finished tubing is extremely strong and resistant to the many sources of wear fluoropolymer tubing may be subjected to in an industrial application. Glass also increases the corrosion resistance at high temperatures. ZEUS has also developed a special technology to produce glass-filled PTFE with a smooth surface finish. BRONZE Bronze fillers increase creep resistance and machinability of the finished tubing. Bronze filled tubing has low friction and high thermal conductivity.
ZEUS performs contact angle tests on all etched tubing orders and includes a Certificate of Compliance with the material. Test results are available by request. What is the shelf life on etch products? Many etched products have an almost unlimited shelf life when stored properly. ZEUS recommends following good inventory practices, rotating stock, and using inventory as soon as possible.
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Technical Notes
CARBON Carbon fillers help dissipate static that can be present in numerous applications. Carbon also increases wear resistance when heavy loads are in constant contact with the tubing. Carbon filled tubing is black in color. GRAPHITE Graphite-filled tubing has increased friction and wear properties. It is available in both gray and black colors. BARIUM Barium is used in FEP and other tubing as bismuth is used in PTFE tubing above. Surgical or implantable devices can be viewed on fluoroscopic screens during and after surgeries and on diagnostic radiographs. And, as bismuth, it is medically accepted for contact with the body.
Gamma Radiation
ZEUS has a long and successful history in medical markets around the world from the simplest laparoscopic instruments to the most complex multi-channel catheters. When gamma and e-beam sterilization was developed, ZEUS was one of the first fluoropolymer extruders to offer information on this increasingly popular sterilization method. ZEUS specializes in the extrusion of fluoropolymers, engineered thermoplastics and other high-performance resins. Each of these resins has the ability to withstand varying degrees of gamma radiation. PTFE, however, is not recommended for use in applications that require gamma sterilization. For additional information on the gamma resistance of the resins you are working with, please contact one of our Technical Sales Representatives. Below you will find a brief explanation of how gamma sterilization works. Gamma radiation has been discovered to be an effective low-temperature sterilizing method. It is cost effective for both large and small companies. It is a penetrating sterilant. Gamma processing is a highly reliable procedure. No area of the product being sterilized is left with
MEDICAL USES
BISMUTH and TUNGSTEN Bismuth is used to allow PTFE, Pebax, and other tubing to be visualized on a fluoroscopic screen during invasive procedures. This allows the physicians to see the surgical implantable device both during and after the procedure has been completed. Visualizing the device allows the physician to guide and maneuver the device for proper placement or alignment. Bismuth will also allow the device to be visualized on routine diagnostic radiographs. Bismuth is well accepted in the medical profession to be in contact with the body.
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Technical Notes
uncertain sterility. Even high-density products, such as pre-filled containers can be readily processed and used with confidence. Today, many of the common polymers used in medical devices and packaging are naturally radiation stable. Gamma rays are emitted from radioactive materials such as Cobalt 60 and Cesium 137. The product being sterilized is placed near the radiation source until the required dose is absorbed. This low-temperature process can sterilize a package at under 100F (38C). Products exposed to these gamma rays acquire no radioactivity. This allows the product to be used immediately after sterilization. Gamma Rays penetrate both thick and thin objects, as well as dense materials. The high penetration allows materials to be sterilized in bulk. anything it is applied to. Typical applications using our heat shrink tubing are as diverse as component covering, water proofing, mechanical protection, strengthening, shock protection, abrasion protection, corrosion protection, encapsulation, insulation, dust proofing, sterilization, splicing, cable binding and tying, strain relief, marking, and coding. PTFE HEAT SHRINK Heat Shrinkable PTFE Tubing requires 650F 25 (340C 5) to recover. Upon reaching approximately 625F (330C) the PTFE goes into the gel state (amorphous from crystalline). PTFE begins to shrink at 650 F (340C) and completes its recovery during the cooling cycle. The mandrel being covered must be able to withstand this range of temperature. We recommend preheating large-diameter mandrels and giving sufficient time for recovery. Even heating and cooling of all sides will provide the best results. FEP HEAT SHRINK Heat Shrinkable FEP Tubing requires 375F +/- 25 (190C 5). FEP goes into its gel state at approximately 350F (177C), and begins to shrink at 375 F (190C). FEP Heat Shrink only requires a small degree of recovery. All of our products conform to both military and commercial standards, and, in most cases, exceed the intent of these standards. Whether you are interested in the aerospace, electronic, electrical, chemical, optical, medical, nuclear or automotive fields, we are confident that our company can assist you with your heat shrinkable tubing needs.
Heat Shrink Recovery

ZEUS offers Heat Shrinkable Tubing that provides a state-of-the-art method for the application of a tight, protective covering to items that will be subjected to the extremes of heat, corrosion, shock, moisture, and other critical environmental conditions. Heat Shrinkable Tubing extends the life of such items indefinitely and assures their reliable performance. Heat Shrink Tubing is offered in a variety of sizes, dimensions, and shrink ratios. ZEUS has developed the technology to manufacture heat shrink in a wide range of polymers. ZEUS provides this unique tubing in the expanded state, and with a brief application of heat, the tubing molds itself tightly around
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Technical Notes
Low Temperature Rating
Fluoropolymer resins maintain their lubricity, abrasion resistance, and strength at temperatures below freezing. Extensive testing at 0F (-18C) and lower have shown that PTFE is the ideal choice for cryogenic applications. With a low temperature range of -450F (268C), showing little or no embrittlement, PTFE remains highly flexible at temperatures below 100F (-73C). Additional information on the lubricity properties of the polymers ZEUS extrudes is available in the Summary of Properties sheet at the end of this catalog.
Permeability
Definition: 1. To spread or flow throughout... 2. To pass through opening or small gaps of... 3. Charge, saturate, suffuse, impregnate, or transfuse. 4. Permeation is the product of two functions - the diffusion between molecular chains and the solubility of the permanent in polymer. Diffusion is driven by a concentration gradient for liquids and a partial pressure gradient for gasses. Solubility is related to the affinity of the PERMANENT for the polymer. To get a true test of permeation, the test should be run on the final component, due to the structure of polymers and the many variables that can effect its PERMANENT. For example, increasing the temperature raises the permeation rate.
Lubricity
(Coefficient of Friction)
Lubricity is defined in the Webster's New World Dictionary as slipperiness; smoothness. It is more widely known in our industry as the coefficient of friction. Lubricity is one of many unique characteristics of fluoropolymers that separates itself from other polymers. The fluoropolymers have a smooth surface with a slippery feel. Because of the low coefficient of friction, there have been many practical non-lubricated and minimally-lubricated mechanical systems developed around fluoropolymers. The low coefficient of friction is a result of low interfacial forces between its surface and other materials and the comparatively low force of deform. Fluoropolymers low coefficient of friction properties are tremendous advantages in increasing flow rates, reducing friction in critical applications, and allow the materials to be cleaned easily. In fact, PTFE has a coefficient of friction that is, amazingly enough, comparable to ice on ice, and it even remains stable under severe load.
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Technical Notes
Water Absorption Water absorption in polymers can be effected by the polymer selected, fillers used, and processing method. A range of typical water absorption properties can be reviewed in our summary of properties sheet at the end of this catalog. If water absorption is a key concern please contact a ZEUS Technical Salesperson for advice in selecting the ideal resin for your application. Relationship for gaseous permeation is: P=DS P is the permeability (cm3(STP)/sec-cm-cm Hg) D is the diffusion coefficient (sm2/sec) S is the solubility coefficient (cm3(STP)/cm3cm Hg) Sterilization methods: ETO, Autoclave, and Gamma
Resin ETO Autoclave Gamma
PTFE FEP PFA ETFE PEEK PE KYNAR

Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Average Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Poor Good Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
POLYIMIDE
UV Compatibility
ZEUS tubing is virtually unaffected by weather or prolonged exposure to ultraviolet light. Independent testing on samples exposed to virtually all climatic conditions confirm the weather resistant properties of fluoropolymer tubing. Where applications demand complete dependability in these conditions, fluoropolymers are the answer. Resistance to extreme heat, cold, and ultraviolet light encountered in radar and other electronic components, such as antenna bushings, are excellent examples of the value of this material in these applications. Ultraviolet transmittance can be another useful aspect of fluoropolymer tubing. While levels of UV transmittance vary among the fluoropolymer resin family, ZEUS tubing is used in applications such as water purification with excellent results. Crystallinity and wall thickness also affect the level of transmittance tubing will allow. Contact a ZEUS Technical Representative for more information on this very useful property of fluoropolymer tubing.
Sterilization Methods
ZEUS is a resource tool for your concepts and ideas - your innovative inspirations. Among our wide array of materials available, each has its own specialties, not excluding medical and ultrapure applications where the purest, sterilized product is a necessity. This is truer in materials requiring sterilization, such as in-vitro applications. Coupled with the ability to provide certified USP Class VI certified materials for implantable devices and the ability to inspect and package in Class 10,000 clean rooms, is the materials capabilities to be sterilized with the most widely accepted sterilization methods known to man. Please see the table below to select the best material suited for your sterilization method of choice.
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Summary Of Properties
Extruded Fluoropolymers The table below lists the generally accepted summary of electrical, mechanical and thermal properties of nonpigmented polymer resins from which ZEUS fabricates its line of tubing, beading, shapes and other unique extrusions.
PROPERTY ASTM UNITS PTFE FEP PFA ETFE PVDF PEEK LDPE HDPE
Tensile Strength Specific Gravity Coefficient of Friction Compressive Strength Impact Strength 73F Flexural Modulus 73F Tensile Modulus Hardness-Durometer Elongation Flexural Strength Water Absorption Deformation Under Load (73F, 1000 PSI, 24 HR) Linear Coefficient of Expansion (70-212F) (212-300F) (300-408F) Flex Life (MIT) Creep Resistance
E L E C T R I C A L
D1708 D792 Dynamic (<10 ft/min) D695 D256 D790 D638 D2240 D1708 D790 D570 D621 D696
PSI
2,500-4,000 2.13-2.24 0.1
3,500 2.15 0.2 2,200 No Break 95,000 60,000 D-55 300 No Break <0.01 1.8
4,000 2.15 0.2
7,500 1.70 0.23 7,100
D638 5,000 1.8 0.3 11,600 3-6
D638 13,300 1.32 0.35 -0.5 17,100 655 530,800
D638 2,100 .92-.94 0.18

2,700-3,600
D638 4,500 .95-.97
M E C H A N I C A L
PSI Ft-Lb/in PSI PSI % PSI %
3,500 3.5 27,000 80,000 D-50-65 200-400 No Break <0.01 3.5
No Break 95,000 40,000 D-60 300 No Break 0.03 2.0 6.7x10-5 9.4x10-5 11.1x10-5 15,000 40,000
No Break 200,000 120,000 D-75 100-300 37.9 5,500 <0.03 0.6 5.0x10-4 7.0x10-4 12,000
1.0
10 100,000
348,000 D-76-80 D638 150 10,750 <0.04
522,100 D638 50 24,700 <0.05
38-75 D50 D638 425
155-155 D64 D638 7,800
<0.01
<0.01
in/in/F
7.5x10-5 8.5x10-5 10.5x10-5 >1,000,000
4.5-5.8x10-5
7.1x10-5
2.6x10-5
In/In/c 2x10-4
In/In/c 1.1x10-5
15,000
D674 D149 D257 D257
LB/Sq In V/Mil ohm-cm ohm/Sq F
Dielectric Strength (ShortTerm) 10Mil Film Volume Resistivity Surface Resistivity Continuous Service Temperature Melting Point Thermal Conductivity Heat of Fusion Specific Heat 25C 100C 200C 275C Low Temperature Embrittlement Deflection Temperature 66 PSI 264 PSI Heat of Combustion Flammability Rating Retractive Index Limiting Oxygen Index
>1,400 >10 >10

18 18
>2,000 >10 >10

18 16
>2,000 10 10
18 17
>2,000 >10 >10

16 14
>1080 >10
13
>500 >4.9x10
16
450-1000
450-500
T H E R M A L
O T H E R
500 635-650 1.7 29-37 0.23 0.25 0.27 0.29
400 500-530 1.4 11 0.26
500 575-590 1.32 13 0.256 0.283 0.334 0.391
302 490-535 1.65 20 0.46-0.47
235 352 1.31
482 633 1.2
190 350
248 370
DTA C-177 C-177
F BTU/hr/ft2/F.in BTU/lb Cal/g/C
.30-.34
F F 252 131 2.200 VO 1.35 >95 VO 1.338 >95 138 134 166 118 2,200 VO 1.35 >95
-150 220 160 8,100 VO 1.40 30-31 VO VO VO VO
235
285
220
340
BTU/lb UL 94 D542
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Table of Contents

Value Added Services . . . . . . . . . . 44

Heat Shrinkable Extrusions . . . . . . . 20

Inside Back Cover

Extruded & Heat Shrinkable Tubing

Extruded & Heat Shrinkable Tubing

PTFE, FEP, PFA, ETFE

PTFE, FEP, PFA, ETFE

PTFE, FEP, PFA, ETFE

0.015 0.015 0.015 0.015 0.015 0.018 0.018 0.020 0.025

.003 .003 .003 .003 .003 .004 .004 .004 .005

0.008 0.010 0.010 0.012 0.015 0.018 0.018 0.020 0.020

.002 .003 .003 .003 .005 .005 .005 .005 .005

INDUSTRIAL SPECIFICATION TUBING

INDUSTRIAL SPECIFICATION TUBING

9/16 5/8 11/16 3/4 7/8 1 1-1/8 1-1/4 1-1/2

0.563.006 0.625.006 0.688.006 0.750.006 0.875.006 1.000.010 1.125.015 1.250.015 1.500.015

0.625.006 0.688.006 0.750.006 0.830.006 0.965.006 1.10.010 1.215.015 1.340.015 1.580.015

.030 .030 .032 .040 .045 .050 .045 .040 .040

PTFE, FEP, PFA, ETFE

0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.46 0.46 0.51 0.64

.08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .10 .10 .10 .13

0.20 0.25 0.25 0.30 0.38 0.46 0.46 0.51 0.51

.05 .08 .08 .08 .13 .13 .13 .13 .13

INDUSTRIAL SPECIFICATION TUBING

INDUSTRIAL SPECIFICATION TUBING

9/16 5/8 11/16 3/4 7/8 1 1-1/8 1-1/4 1-1/2

14.300.15 15.880.15 17.480.15 19.050.15 22.230.15 25.400.25 28.580.38 31.750.38 38.100.38

15.880.15 17.480.15 19.050.15 21.080.15 24.510.15 27.940.25 30.860.38 34.040.38 40.130.38

.76 .76 .81 1.02 1.14 1.27 1.14 1.02 1.02

PTFE, FEP, PFA, ETFE

Metric Dimensions (mm)

PTFE, FEP, PFA, ETFE

Nominal Wall Thickness

PACKAGING: See Technical Information for more details.

PTFE, FEP, PFA, ETFE

Metric Dimensions (mm)

PTFE, FEP, PFA, ETFE

Ordering Size (ID/OD)

PTFE, FEP, PFA, ETFE

Ordering Size (ID/OD)

Ordering Size (ID/OD)

PTFE, FEP, PFA, ETFE

2.00mm Wall Tubing

Metric Dimensions (mm)

PACKAGING: Contact Sales Offices for more information.

* Suggested maximum safe operating pressure

Heat Shrink Fluoropolymer Tubing

Heat Shrink Application Tips

625F 330C 350F 177C

PTFE Heat Shrink

Approximate Ratio of Expanded I.D. to Recovered I.D. AWG Sizes

Expanded Recovered I.D. Min. I.D. Max.

AMS-DTL-23053/12 TW=AMS 3585 SW=AMS 3586

PTFE Heat Shrink

Approximate Ratio of Expanded I.D. to Recovered I.D. AWG Sizes