THE EXTRA FLEXIBLE NYLON TUBING THAT REMAINS EXTRA-FLEXIBLE
The market has a growing demand for a tubing that has the chemical resistance of nylon combined with the flexibility of polyurethane. At a price between the two, Mazzer Extra Flexible Nylon tubing is responding to this market demand. EFPA is a nylon tubing with specially-formulated plasticizers bonded to the nylon at the molecular level. This advanced formulation allows for greater flexibility combined with a relatively high working pressure that is somewhat lower than that of conventional nylon but higher than that of polyurethane. More important, the molecular bond prevents the plasticizer migration to the surface of the tubing that is a common characteristic of the standard plasticized nylon tubing.
Characteristics:
- Most flexible
- Kink resistant
- Long fatigue life
| - Corrosion resistance and chemical compatibility
- Less expensive than Polyurethane tubing
- Higher pressure resistance than Polyurethane tubing
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Hardness:
EFPA Extra-Flexible Long-Life Nylon Tubing Hardness Rating:
50 SHORE D (ASTM D 785)
Temperature Range:
EFPA Extra-Flexible Long-Life Nylon Tubing Temperature Rating:
Minimum: -40°F - Maximum: 190°F.
Minimum: -40°C - Maximum: 88°C.
Mazzer EFPA Tubing Chemical Compatibility Chart:
The information given in this chart should be used only as a guide. Our laboratory testing cannot possibly duplicate all combinations of environmental factors or conditions present during applied service. We also strongly recommend that you refer to the raw material manufacturer's or supplier's Web site or other reference materials for more information.
Excellent Chemical Compatibility:
| Acetate Solvents | | Acetone | | Acetylene | | Alum | | Aluminum Chloride | | Ammonia Gas | | Ammonium Chloride | | Ammonium Nitrate | | Barium Chloride | | Borax | | Butane | | Butilic Alcohol | | Butyl Acetate | | Calcium Hydroxide | | Carbonic Acid | | Carbonic Dioxide | | Carbonic Oxide | | Citric Acid | | Cyanide | | Diesel Fuel | | Ether |
| | Ethyl Alcohol | | Ethyl Chloride | | Formaldehyde | | Freon 12-22-502 | | Gas Oil | | Gasoline | | Glucose | | Glycerin | | Glycol | | Hydraulic Oil | | Hydrogen | | Iron Cholrine | | Kerosene | | Lactid Acid | | LPG (Liquid Gas) | | Lubricating Oils | | Magnesium Chloride | | Mercuric Cholride | | Mercury | | Mineral Oil | | Naphtha |
| | Natural Gas | | Nickel Chloride | | Nitrogen | | Oleic Acid | | Oxygen | | Ozone (Cold) | | Paints | | Petroleum (Raw) | | Potassium Chloride | | Potassium Cyanide | | Propane | | Sodium Bisulphate | | Sodium Chloride | | Sodium Nitrate | | Sulphides | | Sulphuric Hydrogen | | Toluene (Toluol) | | Xylene | | Zinc Chloride |
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Limited Chemical Compatibility:
| Acetic Acid (10%) | | Ammonia Liquid | | Amyl Acetate | | Benzene (Benzol) |
| | Boric Acid | | Ethanol | | Ethyl Acetate | | Formic Acid |
| | Methylic | | Moisture | | Trichlorethylene |
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Unsuitable For Use With:
| Benzene Chloride | | Chloro Gas |
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Size Chart - EFPA Tubing Fractional Sizes:
| Ref. Size | O.D. Nom. In. | I.D. Nom. In. | Wall Thickness Nom. In. | Min Bend Radius In. | O.D. Tol. In. | I.D. Tol. In. | Min. Burst Pressure
(PSI @ 75°F.) |
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| EFPA 2 | 1/8 | .080 | 0.023 | .47 | +.002-.0045 | +/- .004 | 700 |
Available Lengths: 100' 500' 1000' 2000' 3000' 5000' (Feet)
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| EFPA 2.5 | 5/32 | .106 | 0.025 | .63 | +.002-.0045 | +/- .004 | 650 |
Available Lengths: 100' 500' 1000' 2000' 3000' 5000' (Feet)
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| EFPA 3 | 3/16 | .118 | 0.035 | .71 | +.002-.0055 | +/- .004 | 790 |
Available Lengths: 100' 500' 1000' 2000' 3000' 5000' (Feet)
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| EFPA 4 | 1/4 | .180 | 0.035 | .87 | +.002-.0055 | +/- .004 | 550 |
Available Lengths: 100' 500' 2000' 1000' (Feet)
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| EFPA 5 | 5/16 | .233 | 0.040 | 1.42 | +.002-.0055 | +/- .004 | 500 |
Available Lengths: 100' 500' 1000' (Feet)
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| EFPA 6 | 3/8 | .275 | 0.050 | 2.16 | +.002-.0055 | +/- .004 | 500 |
Available Lengths: 100' 500' 1000' (Feet)
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| EFPA 8 | 1/2 | .375 | 0.063 | 2.36 | +.002-.0055 | +/- .004 | 490 |
Available Lengths: 100' 500' (Feet)
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NOTES: 1) The specified minimum bend radius is for minimal tube flattening. 2) The safety factor adopted sets the minimum bursting pressure at four (4) times the working pressure. Please remember that the bursting and working pressure data listed are determined at 75°F. (24° Celsius)
