Spiral Wrap: Expandable Cable Solution for Various Applications

Sometimes while visiting any shop of home appliances you would have noticed bunch of wires attached with different appliances covered in wire or tubing system moving in round shape. You would have considered is the necessity of shop keeper and would have never paid attention towards it. But, if you had ever tried to know the reason you will understand the reason of binding that bunch of wires in that spiral cut wrap. Binding the bunch of wires in one group protects them from abrasion which might have arisen as an impact when they are kept alone in open area. The reason why this bunch of wires is bounded only in PTFE Spiral Wrap is due the flexibility it supports in turning these wires.

Therefore in simple words, spiral wrap can be defined as the system which offers protection to wires, cables, tubes and hoses from abrasion when operated under extreme temperature and in tough bends. These tubes and wires are made from nylon, PTFE Tubing, polyethylene UV nylon resistant, fire resistant polythylene and available in wide range of colors to make them easily identified while detecting any fault in wiring system, they are self extinguishing, can operate under extreme temperature going high up-to 500⁰ F, RoHS compliant and also chemical resistant. Since, the spiral cut tubing provides protection against the abrasion so that it is used in our day to day activities at homes, offices, institutions and various places. An interesting illustration of this wiring system can be witnessed at different types of telephones that are used at our places, the wires adjoining the phone set and instrument used for talking is the best illustration of spiral wrap wiring.

The major benefits of spiral can be referred as below:

1. Supports flexibility to cables, hoses, wires etc operating under extreme high temperature;
2. Capable of managing bunch of wires collectively in one pack;
3. They are easy to install from any direction whether it is upward or downward;
4. They are available in wide range and therefore can be used for differential purposes depending upon the requirement of industry.

Retractable FEP Coils

Retractable FEP coils  are ideal for applications that require the transfer of corrosive chemicals or applications that are simply working in confined spaces. Fluoropolymer tubing is chemically inert and able to withstand high temperatures.  FEP is the one tube that can protect it all.

Retractable FEP Coil

FEP Lay Flat Tubing

Tef Cap Industries is now providing FEP Lay Flat Heat Shrink Tubing for encapsulation of fluorescent light bulbs and delicate glass instruments. FEP coated T5, T8 and T12 light bulbs are designed to keep accidental breakage of bulbs from contaminating surrounding areas. Made from FDA compliant resin, FEP Lay Flat is ideal for the medical and food processing industries. FEP Tubing allows for UV pass through and will not yellow or crack during the life of the bulb. Lay Flat  Sleeves can even be used on top of black lights.

With a thin wall and low shrink temperature FEP Lay Flat Tubing is easy to apply with heat guns or tunnel ovens.

Heat Shrink Lay Flat FEP tubing

FEP Lay Flat Encapsulating Broken T5 Bulb

Teflon PTFE Tubing Thriving Solution of Various Electrical Applications

Since our childhood we are taught that iron and few materials are good conductors of electricity and therefore they are coated with plastic sheet which protect the human body from any kind of accident which might take place by touching the naked wires. Well, this application is applied on all types of electrical wires, equipments and appliances. But, have you ever tried to know that what material or plastic coating is used to cover the wires? An answer to this question is fluoropolymers or often referred of teflon PTFE tubing (polytefrafluoroethylene) system. The tubing system is blessed with versatile features and is used in not only the electronic applications but also for various kitchen accessories.

The history of Teflon tubing system goes back to 1938 when it was developed by Dr. Roy Plunkett. The invention of tubing system revolutionized plastic industry to great extent and emerged as an utmost need of this industry.

The versatility of teflon PTFE tubing can be understood from the features like high temperature resistant, chemical resistant and insulating properties adhered in it. It is capable of operating smoothly in all types of conditions whether it is gaseous, liquids or high temperature. The major characters of the teflon tubing are categorized as below:

• It has low coefficient of friction
• Offers superior chemical and electrical protection to different products
• Capable of operating smoothly under extreme temperature up-to 500°F and minimum temperature up-to -454°F
• Offers superior release properties
• FDA compliant and USP Class VI approved
• AWG size varies from zero to 32. 

In simple words, it can be said that if you start analyzing the benefits and applications of teflon PTFE tubing than it will not be possible for you to minimize them in words because apart from being used in varied industries this tubing system is used in wide activities that are performed at home as part of our day to day activities.

Teflon PTFE Tubing: Applications and Benefits

PTFE tubing is the fluoropolymer which is used in many industrial applications to make the process smooth and effective. The tubing system used in different industries in different forms like as a spiral wrap in aerospace to cover the wiring, as a tubing in chemical industries and others. Because of the non-sticky nature of the teflon PTFE tubing, it can be used in the food industries to cover the rollers.

Here, we've presented an infographic representing the applications and benefits of the teflon PTFE tubing:

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Characteristics of the PTFE Spiral Wrap: Infographic

Large Diameter Convoluted PTFE Tubing with Cuffs

Large Diameter Convoluted PTFE Tubing with Cuffs . With the ability to supply Tubing in sizes ranging from 1/4 " up to 4 " with cuffed ends the only limit is your design. Convoluted Teflon Tubing is ideal for fluid transfer applications because of its excellent chemical resistance and high working temperature. Convoluted PTFE is designed to be a self draining hose. Convoluted PTFE Tubing also works great as a heat exchange unit because of the turbulence created when fluid is traveling through the convolutions. Convoluted Tubing also has over twice the surface area when compared to smoothbore tubing for cooling.

Controlling the Electronic Disruptions Using FEP Probe Covers

FEP probe covers are the fluoropolymers which can be defined as covers that are used to act as a protective sheet on glass and metallic items, which act as probes while working under sensitive and corrosive working conditions. In other words, it can be said that FEP covers are a kind of seal that is applied on metals to get them protected from impact of chemical and heat elements. The encapsulation of FEP cover ensures long age of probes which is blessed with features like chemical resistant, heat resistant, electrical resistant and lubricity.

The major properties of FEP probe covers may described as below:

• The standard size of probe covers are available in different sizes (inches) including 1/16 “, 1/8 “, 3/16 “, 1/4 “, 3/8 “;
• They are capable of working under extreme high temperature going high up-to 400°F;
• They are available in FEP and PFA teflon tubing system;
• The normal length of these covers falls in range from 6 inches to 150 inches.

To understand the working of FEP probe covers developed from FEP tubing system a person does not need to visit any industry or chemical plant. The working of these probe covers can be understood from different types of items that are used in our day to day activities. Let's for instance say, a thermometer or screw driver that is used for correcting small electric power issues at our home. While using a screw driver, you would have noticed its front side covered with some plastic item which is mainly applied to get the user protected from any type of electronic current which might take place when the metal of screw driver touches the cable.

Applications in which FEP probe covers are highly used are mentioned below:

• Communication cables;
• On different types of wires and cables that are used in electronic equipments manufacturing industries and telecommunication industries;
• Mated on fabric and films, PTFE mated fabrics are used as belts for electrical insulators and cast films.