Thin Wall Plastic Tubing

How Thin Wall Plastic Tubing is Made

Some of the processes involved in making thin wall plastic tubing are:

Tube Rolling Process

The first step is to cut the materials that have already been infused and roll them around in the mold. The mold is frequently wrapped in a sleeve during the second phase. This procedure is critical to eliminate the possibility of trapped air inside the mold sleeve. Heat is also useful in this process.

Finally, the mold is removed, revealing the desired hollow shape created throughout the process. To build a hollow mold of thin wall tubing, it's critical to roll the infused materials in a very tight wrapping. The goal is to integrate this method into a tight bonding to generate the desired output.

Tube rolling guarantees that the thin-walled tubes are extremely accurate. Because this is a unique and extra-precise procedure, it can be quite elaborate and costly.

Extrusion Process

Tube extrusion, on the other hand, is a considerably more common and straightforward technique than tube rolling. The spherical items are pounded strongly during this operation to incorporate them into the die. The die is already hollow and in the shape that the manufacturer prefers. The material injected into the die takes on the shape of the die. The role of high temperature in this process is critical.

The material cannot be inserted into the die without high temperatures; thus, the use of high temperatures is critical. Furthermore, both procedures result in the extrusion of the material. The extruded material is the result of either indirect or direct extrusion. When direct extrusion occurs, the die remains stationary in one location.

On the other hand, the material is hammered into the hollow die's opening. The interior material is extracted from the die's second aperture in indirect extrusion. The remaining material takes on a hollow shape. This allows for the creation of thin-walled tubing that can be stretched into the desired shape and length. There are numerous phases in tubing manufacturing, so there are numerous factors to consider.

Grades of Thin Wall Plastic Tubing

Thin wall plastic tubing is available in various grades, including FDA standard and flame retardant. It can also potentially be built to satisfy UL standards. In addition, UV stabilizers may be included in tubing for outdoor use. Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol (PETG), Polyethylene Terephthalate Polyester (PET Polyester), High Impact Polystyrene, and Polyvinyl Chloride are some plastics used to make tubing. Finally, the tubing can be either hard or flexible.

Applications and Advantages of Thin Wall Plastic Tubing

The applications and advantages of thin wall plastic tubing include:

Applications of Thin Wall Plastic Tubing

Thin wall plastic tubing is used in various applications and sectors, including packaging for crafts, toys, food, and sweets, medical and pharmaceutical, electronic, cosmetic, and personal hygiene.

This tubing should only be used to package lightweight or non-fragile items like novelty items, toys, posters, confectionery products, baked goods, houseware, and anything else that requires low-cost, attractive packaging. Even when packaging sales items, thin wall plastic tubing provides appropriate protection for retail items while remaining reasonably priced.

It can also be made to endure severe temperatures, which is critical for a product's integrity and safety. Thin wall plastic tubing can be used for catheter tubing, catheter lines, and other medical tubing outside the retail industry.

Advantages of Thin Wall Plastic Tubing

• Machines can employ fewer fittings and welded contraptions because of the flexibility of these tubes; this is why the manufacturing costs are so low. Because there are fewer welded spots, the operation becomes considerably more crisp and clean. It also lowers the occurrence of leaks. Because of the flexible tube bending, the amount of chemical and liquid trapped in welded sites is reduced.
• Thin wall plastic tubing is an excellent technique for carrying various liquids and gasses because the already-thin walls enable safe travel. Steel is an excellent choice for corrosive products and materials because of this.
• Although thin wall stainless steel tubes are created over a series of steps, they retain their qualities thanks to the employment of accurate CNC benders. This will be quite useful in future applications. Heat loss is minimal during the operation, which is an important consideration for industrial activities. The tube bend is extremely precise, ranging from 0.005 to 0.010 inches (0.127 to 0.254 mm).