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Table of Contents

Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Medical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Industrial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Extruded Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Extruded Tubing (AWG). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Heavy Construction Tubing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Heavy Wall Tubing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Monofilament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Convoluted Tubing

PTFE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
FEP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
ETFE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Spiral-Cut Cable Wrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Extruded Metric Tubing

0.50mm Wall Tubing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Extruded Metric Tubing

1.00mm Wall Tubing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Extruded Metric Tubing

1.50/2.00mm Wall Tubing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Heat Shrinkable Extrusions . . . . . . . . . . 23

ZEUS Heat Shrink Fluoropolymer Tubing . . . . . . . . 25
PTFE Heat Shrink 2 to 1 Shrink Ratio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
PTFE Heat Shrink 4 to 1 Shrink Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . 30
FEP Heat Shrink 1.3 to 1 Shrink Ratio. . . . . . . . . . . 31
FEP Heat Shrink 1.6 to 1 Shrink Ratio. . . . . . . . . . . 33
FEP Roll Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
PTFE/FEP Dual-Shrink

®

Tubing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Specialty Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

PTFE Sub-Lite-Wall

®

Extruded & Heat Shrinkable Tubing . . . . . . . . . 38

PEEK

Tubing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

PEEKshrink

®

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Peek Insulated Wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Special Shapes - Multi-Lumen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Performance Fiber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Lay Flat Tubing

®

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Dual Tube

®

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Splines - Wires, Cables, Coaxial Cores. . . . . . . . . 47
Snaptube

®

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Absorv

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Aeos

®

ePTFE Tubing and Monofilament. . . . . . . . 49

Value Added Services . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Benefits of ZEUS Value Added Services 

and Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Bump/Draw-down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Custom-Cutting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Custom Packaging & Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Drilling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Etching. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Flaring and Flanging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Heat Sealing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Heat Shrinking over Mandrels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Product Analysis & Enhancement . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Product Assembly - High Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Product Assembly - Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Retractable Coil Tubing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Scoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Slitting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Striping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Thermosetting/Forming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Tube Tipping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
PTFE Slitting and Cuffing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Technical Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Resin Properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Technical Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

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As the leading supplier

of fluoropolymer tubing in
the medical device
market, ZEUS is adapted
to servicing a wide range
of customer needs. We
are experienced at
working with all of the
organizational elements of
a medical device manufacturer. To assist
these specialized requests we established a
medical department within our sales force
and staffed it with highly-trained and
medical device oriented Technical
Account Manager. ZEUS is a true pioneer of
high performance plastics in this industry.

For the R&D engineer working on a new

innovative product 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 success in medical
device applications. Many of our extruded,
heat shrink, and multi-
lumen tubes have been
chosen for their pure,
smooth, non-toxic, non-
allergenic 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 45+ years of extrusion
experience we are experts at customizing
the properties of our polymers through
process and material modification
technologies.

Applications

Medical

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With more than 438,000+ sq 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 defense, 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
Account Managers are standing by to help
you design the product you need.

Fluid Handling

The demand for fluoropolymer tubing in

fluid applications continues to increase as
requirements become more specific.  With
ID from .002" up to 2.0", ZEUS’ line of
chemically resistant extrusions withstands
corrosive fluids like sulfuric acid,
hydrocarbon fuels and strong mineral acids.

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.  

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Applications

Industrial

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Electrical/Mechanical

ZEUS has the

broadest product
line of fluoropolymer
tubing used for
applications
demanding
unsurpassed
mechanical properties.  The low friction,
light weight and high temperature
characteristics of fluoropolymer tubing are
applied in 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 heat, abrasion
and shock.

Applications

Industrial

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Dimensions (Inches)

I N S I D E   D I A M E T E R

W A L L   D I M E N S I O N S

AWG

Standard Wall

Thin Wall

Lightweight Wall

Size

Min.

Nom.

Max.

Nom.

Tol.

Nom.

Tol.

Nom.

Tol.

"Material and dimensions comply with ASTM 3295, 3296; AMS 3653,

3654, 3655 and MIL-I-22129. Lot to lot testing available upon

request."
*AWG 32, AWG 23 & AWG 21 not covered under ASTM 3295 or MIL

standards.

*32

0.008

0.010

0.012

0.005

±.002

0.005

±.002

-

-

30

0.010

0.012

0.015

0.009

±.002

0.009

±.002

0.006

±.002

28

0.013

0.015

0.018

0.009

±.002

0.009

±.002

0.006

±.002

26

0.016

0.018

0.021

0.009

±.002

0.009

±.002

0.006

±.002

24

0.020

0.022

0.026

0.012

±.002

0.010

±.003

0.006

±.002

*23

0.023

0.026

0.029

0.012

±.002

0.010

±.003

0.006

±.002

22

0.025

0.028

0.032

0.012

±.002

0.010

±.003

0.006

±.002

*21

0.029

0.032

0.035

0.012

±.002

0.010

±.003

0.006

±.002

20

0.032

0.034

0.038

0.016

±.003

0.012

±.003

0.006

±.002

19

0.036

0.038

0.042

0.016

±.003

0.012

±.003

0.006

±.002

18

0.040

0.042

0.046

0.016

±.003

0.012

±.003

0.006

±.002

17

0.045

0.047

0.052

0.016

±.003

0.012

±.003

0.006

±.002

16

0.051

0.053

0.058

0.016

±.003

0.012

±.003

0.006

±.002

15

0.057

0.059

0.065

0.016

±.003

0.012

±.003

0.006

±.002

14

0.064

0.066

0.072

0.016

±.003

0.012

±.003

0.008

±.002

13

0.072

0.076

0.081

0.016

±.003

0.012

±.003

0.008

±.002

12

0.081

0.085

0.091

0.016

±.003

0.012

±.003

0.008

±.002

11

0.091

0.095

0.101

0.016

±.003

0.012

±.003

0.008

±.002

10

0.102

0.106

0.112

0.016

±.003

0.012

±.003

0.008

±.002

9

0.114

0.118

0.124

0.020

±.004

0.015

±.003

0.008

±.002

8

0.129

0.133

0.139

0.020

±.004

0.015

±.003

0.008

±.002

7

0.144

0.148

0.155

0.020

±.004

0.015

±.003

0.008

±.002

6

0.162

0.166

0.174

0.020

±.004

0.015

±.003

0.010

±.003

5

0.182

0.186

0.195

0.020

±.004

0.015

±.003

0.010

±.003

4

0.204

0.208

0.218

0.020

±.004

0.015

±.003

0.010

±.003

3

0.229

0.234

0.244

0.020

±.004

0.015

±.003

0.010

±.003

2

0.258

0.263

0.273

0.020

±.004

0.015

±.003

0.010

±.003

1

0.289

0.294

0.305

0.020

±.004

0.015

±.003

0.010

±.003

0

0.325

0.330

0.342

0.020

±.004

0.015

±.003

0.012

±.003

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.

PTFE, FEP, PFA, ETFE

Extruded Tubing

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Metric Dimensions (mm)

I N S I D E   D I A M E T E R

W A L L   D I M E N S I O N S

AWG

Standard Wall

Thin Wall

Lightweight Wall

Size

Min.

Nom.

Max.

Nom.

Tol.

Nom.

Tol.

Nom.

Tol.

"Material and dimensions comply with ASTM 3295, 3296; AMS 3653,

3654, 3655 and MIL-I-22129.  Lot to lot testing available upon

request."

*AWG 32, AWG 23 & AWG 21 not covered under ASTM 3295 or MIL

standards.

*32

0.20

0.25

0.30

0.13

±.05

0.13

±.05       

30

0.25

0.30

0.38

0.23

±.05

0.23

±.05

0.15

±.05

28

0.33

0.38

0.46

0.23

±.05

0.23

±.05

0.15

±.05

26

0.41

0.46

0.53

0.23

±.05

0.23

±.05

0.15

±.05

24

0.51

0.56

0.66

0.30

±.05

0.25

±.08

0.15

±.05

*23

0.58

0.66

0.74

0.30

±.05

0.25

±.08

0.15

±.05

22

0.64

0.71

0.81

0.30

±.05

0.25

±.08

0.15

±.05

*21

0.74

0.81

0.89

0.30

±.05

0.25

±.08

0.15

±.05

20

0.81

0.86

0.97

0.41

±.08

0.30

±.08

0.15

±.05

19

0.91

0.97

1.07

0.41

±.08

0.30

±.08

0.15

±.05

18

1.02

1.07

1.17

0.41

±.08

0.30

±.08

0.15

±.05

17

1.14

1.19

1.32

0.41

±.08

0.30

±.08

0.15

±.05

16

1.30

1.35

1.47

0.41

±.08

0.30

±.08

0.15

±.05

15

1.45

1.50

1.65

0.41

±.08

0.30

±.08

0.15

±.05

14

1.63

1.68

1.83

0.41

±.08

0.30

±.08

0.20

±.05

13

1.83

1.93

2.06

0.41

±.08

0.30

±.08

0.20

±.05

12

2.06

2.16

2.31

0.41

±.08

0.30

±.08

0.20

±.05

11

2.31

2.41

2.57

0.41

±.08

0.30

±.08

0.20

±.05

10

2.59

2.69

2.84

0.41

±.08

0.30

±.08

0.20

±.05

9

2.90

3.00

3.15

0.51

±.10

0.38

±.08

0.20

±.05

8

3.28

3.38

3.53

0.51

±.10

0.38

±.08

0.20

±.05

7

3.66

3.76

3.94

0.51

±.10

0.38

±.08

0.20

±.05

6

4.11

4.22

4.42

0.51

±.10

0.38

±.08

0.25

±.08

5

4.62

4.72

4.95

0.51

±.10

0.38

±.08

0.25

±.08

4

5.18

5.28

5.54

0.51

±.10

0.38

±.08

0.25

±.08

3

5.82

5.94

6.20

0.51

±.10

0.38

±.08

0.25

±.08

2

6.55

6.68

6.93

0.51

±.10

0.38

±.08

0.25

±.08

1

7.34

7.47

7.75

0.51

±.10

0.38

±.08

0.25

±.08

0

8.26

8.38

8.69

0.51

±.10

0.38

±.08

0.30

±.08

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.

PTFE, FEP, PFA, ETFE

Extruded Tubing

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Dimensions (Inches)

I N S I D E   D I A M E T E R

W A L L   D I M E N S I O N S

Frac. Sizes

Standard Wall

Thin Wall

Lightweight Wall

Spec’d by ID

Min.

Nom.

Max.

Nom.

Tol.

Nom.

Tol.

Nom.

Tol.

1/8

0.120

0.125

0.130

0.020

±.004

0.015

±.003

1/8

0.125

0.130

0.135

0.008

±.002

3/16

0.188

0.192

0.198

0.020

±.004

0.015

±.003

0.010

±.003

1/4

0.250

0.255

0.260

0.020

±.004

0.015

±.003

0.010

±.003

5/16

0.313

0.321

0.332

0.020

±.004

0.015

±.003

0.012

±.003

3/8

0.375

0.387

0.394

0.025

±.005

0.015

±.003

0.015

±.005

7/16

0.438

0.451

0.458

0.025

±.005

0.018

±.004

0.018

±.005

1/2

0.500

0.515

0.520

0.025

±.005

0.018

±.004

0.018

±.005

5/8

0.625

0.643

0.650

0.025

±.005

0.020

±.004

0.020

±.005

3/4

0.750

0.772

0.775

0.030

±.006

0.025

±.005

0.020

±.005

7/8

0.875

0.902

0.927

0.035

±.007

1

1.000

1.030

1.060

0.035

±.007

1-1/4

1.250

1.287

1.325

0.040

±.007

1-1/2

1.500

1.550

1.580

0.045

±.007

PTFE, FEP, PFA, ETFE

Extruded Tubing

Metric Dimensions (mm)

I N S I D E   D I A M E T E R

W A L L   D I M E N S I O N S

Frac. Sizes

Standard Wall

Thin Wall

Lightweight Wall

Spec’d by ID

Min.

Nom.

Max.

Nom.

Tol.

Nom.

Tol.

Nom.

Tol.

1/8

3.05

3.18

3.30

0.51

±.10

0.38

±.08

1/8

3.18

3.30

3.43

0.20

±.05

3/16

4.78

4.88

5.03

0.51

±.10

0.38

±.08

0.25

±.08

1/4

6.35

6.48

6.60

0.51

±.10

0.38

±.08

0.25

±.08

5/16

7.95

8.15

8.43

0.51

±.10

0.38

±.08

0.30

±.08

3/8

9.53

9.83

10.01

0.64

±.13

0.38

±.08

0.38

±.13

7/16

11.13

11.46

11.63

0.64

±.13

0.46

±.10

0.46

±.13

1/2

12.70

13.08

13.21

0.64

±.13

0.46

±.10

0.46

±.13

5/8

15.88

16.33

16.51

0.64

±.13

0.51

±.10

0.51

±.13

3/4

19.05

19.61

19.69

0.76

±.15

0.64

±.13

0.51

±.13

7/8

22.23

22.91

23.55

0.89

±.18

1

25.40

26.16

26.92

0.89

±.18

1-1/4

31.75

32.69

33.66

1.02

±.18

1-1/2

38.10

39.37

40.13

1.14

±.18

11

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Dimensions (Inches)

Metric Dimensions (mm)

INDUSTRIAL SPECIFICATION TUBING

Frac. Sizes

Nominal

Spec’d by ID & OD

I.D.

O.D.

Wall

INDUSTRIAL SPECIFICATION TUBING

Frac. Sizes

Nominal

Spec’d by ID & OD

I.D.

O.D.

Wall

1/32

0.79±0.10

1.60±0.10

.38

1/16

1.60±0.13

3.18±0.13

.76

3/32

2.39±0.13

3.96±0.13

.76

1/8

3.18±0.13

4.78±0.13

.76

3/16

4.78±0.13

6.35±0.13

.76

1/4

6.35±0.13

7.95±0.13

.76

5/16

7.95±0.13

9.53±0.13

.76

3/8

9.53±0.13

11.13±0.13

.76

7/16

11.13±0.13

12.70±0.15

.76

1/2

12.70±0.15

14.30±0.15

.76

9/16

14.30±0.15

15.88±0.15

.76

5/8

15.88±0.15

17.48±0.15

.76

11/16

17.48±0.15

19.05±0.15

.81

3/4

19.05±0.15

21.08±0.15

1.02

7/8

22.23±0.15

24.51±0.15

1.14

1

25.40±0.25

27.94±0.25

1.27

1-1/8

28.58±0.38

30.86±0.38

1.14

1-1/4

31.75±0.38

34.04±0.38

1.14

1-1/2

38.10±0.38

40.13±0.38

1.02

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.

PTFE, FEP, PFA, ETFE

Extruded Tubing

"Material and dimensions comply with ASTM 3295, 3296; AMS 3653,

3654, 3655 and MIL-I-22129. Lot to lot testing available upon

request."

INDUSTRIAL SPECIFICATION TUBING

Frac. Sizes

Nominal

Spec’d by ID & OD

I.D.

O.D.

Wall

INDUSTRIAL SPECIFICATION TUBING

Frac. Sizes

Nominal

Spec’d by ID & OD

I.D.

O.D.

Wall

1/32

0.031±.004

0.063±.004

.015

1/16

0.063±.005

0.125±.005

.030

3/32

0.094±.005

0.156±.005

.030

1/8

0.125±.005

0.188±.005

.030

3/16

0.188±.005

0.250±.005

.030

1/4

0.250±.005

0.313±.005

.030

5/16

0.313±.005

0.375±.005

.030

3/8

0.375±.005

0.438±.005

.030

7/16

0.438±.005

0.500±.006

.030

1/2

0.500±.006

0.563±.006

.030

9/16

0.563±.006

0.625±.006

.030

5/8

0.625±.006

0.688±.006

.030

11/16

0.688±.006

0.750±.006

.032

3/4

0.750±.006

0.830±.006

.040

7/8

0.875±.006

0.965±.006

.045

1

1.000±.010

1.10±.010

.050

1-1/8

1.125±.015

1.215±.015

.045

1-1/4

1.250±.015

1.340±.015

.045

1-1/2

1.500±.015

1.580±.015

.040

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Dimensions (Inches)

Fractional

Nominal Wall

Spec’d by OD

O.D.

I.D.

Thickness

Metric Dimensions (mm)

1/4

0.250+/-.005

0.125+/-.005

0.063

5/16

0.313+/-.005

0.188+/-.005

0.063

3/8

0.375+/-.005

0.250+/-.005

0.063

7/16

0.438+/-.005

0.313+/-.005

0.063

1/2

0.500+/-.006

0.375+/-.006

0.063

9/16

0.563+/-.006

0.438+/-.006

0.063

5/8

0.625+/-.006

0.500+/-.006

0.063

11/16

0.688+/-.006

0.563+/-.006

0.063

3/4

0.750+/-.006

0.625+/-.006

0.063

13/16

0.813+/-.006

0.688+/-.006

0.063

7/8

0.875+/-.006

0.750+/-.006

0.063

15/16

0.938+/-.006

0.813+/-.006

0.063

1

1.000+/-.010

0.875+/-.010

0.063

Fractional

Nominal Wall

Spec’d by OD

O.D.

I.D.

Thickness

1/4

6.35+/-.13

3.18+/-.13

1.60

5/16

7.92+/-.13

4.78+/-.13

1.60

3/8

9.52+/-.13

6.35+/-.13

1.60

7/16

11.13+/-.13

7.95+/-.13

1.60

1/2

12.70+/-.15

9.52+/-.15

1.60

9/16

14.30+/-.15

11.13+/-.15

1.60

5/8

15.88+/-.15

12.70+/-.15

1.60

11/16

17.48+/-.15

14.30+/-.15

1.60

3/4

19.05+/-.15

15.88+/-.15

1.60

13/16

20.65+/-.15

17.48+/-.15

1.60

7/8

22.23+/-.15

19.05+/-.15

1.60

15/16

23.83+/-.15

20.65+/-.15

1.60

1

25.40+/-.25

22.23+/-.25

1.60

PTFE, FEP, PFA, ETFE

Heavy Construction Tubing

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Dimensions (Inches)

PTFE, FEP, PFA, ETFE

Heavy Wall Tubing

24

.020

.022

.026

.016

+/- .003

*23

.024

.027

.030

.016

+/- .003

22

.025

.0285

.032

.016

+/- .003

*21

.030

.033

.036

.016

+/- .003

20

.032

.036

.040

.018

+/- .003

19

.036

.040

.044 .020

+/- 

.004

18

.040

.0445

.049

.020

+/- .004

17

.045

.0495

.054

.020

+/- .004

16

.051

.056

.061

.020

+/- .004

15

.057

.062

.067

.020

+/- .004

14

.064

.069

.074

.020

+/- .004

13

.072

.077

.082

.020

+/- .004

12

.081

.086

.091

.020

+/- .004

11

.091

.096

.101

.020

+/- .004

10

.102

.107

.112

.025

+/- .005

9

.114

.119

.124

.025

+/- .005

8

.129

.135

.141

.030

+/- .005

7

.144

.151

.158

.030

+/- .005

6

.162

.17

.178

.030

+/- .005

5

.182

.19

.198

.032

+/- .005

I N S I D E   D I A M E T E R

W A L L   D I M E N S I O N S

AWG

ID Minimum

ID Nominal

ID Maximum

Wall Nominal

Tolerance

5/32*

0.250+/-.005

0.156+/-.005

0.047

* This product is specified as HW and dimensionally manufactured to ID/OD

Fractional

Nominal Wall

Spec’d by ID/OD

O.D.

I.D.

Thickness

*AWG 23 & AWG 21 not covered under ASTM 3295 -Class 5.

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Dimensions (Inches)

Ordered As Diameter

Tolerances

0.028

±.002

0.031

±.002

0.035

±.002

0.039

±.002

0.047

±.002

0.050

±.002

0.055

±.002

0.062

±.002

0.070

±.002

0.078

±.003

0.094

±.003

0.100

±.003

0.109

±.003

0.125

±.003

0.150

±.003

Metric Dimensions (mm)

Ordered As Diameter

Tolerances

0.71

±.05

0.79

±.05

0.89

±.05

0.99

±.05

1.19

±.05

1.27

±.05

1.40

±.05

1.57

±.05

1.78

±.05

1.98

±.08

2.39

±.08

2.54

±.08

2.77

±.08

3.17

±.08

3.81

±.08

Supplied in natural unless otherwise specified. Custom Pantone colors or ZEUS standard colors available on request. Material and

dimensions comply with ASTM 3295. Lot to lot testing available upon request. 

ASTM-D-3295 (Group 05)

PTFE

Monofilament

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Weight

Max.

(LBS)

Min.

Part

Military

Max

Min

Max

Wall

Conv/Inch

Per CFT

Bend

Number

Spec.

Identifier

I.D.

I.D.

O.D.

Thick

+/-1

Maximum

Radius

ZCT-TE-012

AS81914/2

**01

0.188

0.181

0.32

0.023

10

2.2

0.313

ZCT-TE-018

AS81914/2

**02

0.281

0.273

0.414

0.026

9

3.8

0.438

ZCT-TE-020

AS81914/2

**03

0.312

0.306

0.450

0.027

9

4.8

0.438

ZCT-TE-024

AS81914/2

**04

0.375

0.364

0.530

0.029

9

5.6

0.500

ZCT-TE-028

AS81914/2

**05

0.437

0.427

0.590

0.029

9

6.5

0.500

ZCT-TE-032

AS81914/2

**06

0.500

0.485

0.660

0.029

9

6.9

0.750

ZCT-TE-040

AS81914/2

**07

0.625

0.608

0.780

0.035

9

9.2

0.750

ZCT-TE-048

AS81914/2

**08

0.750

0.730

0.975

0.035

8

13.8

0.938

ZCT-TE-056

AS81914/2

**09

0.875

0.860

1.100

0.035

8

15

0.938

ZCT-TE-064

AS81914/2

**10

1.000

0.975

1.260

0.035

7

16.8

1.125

ZCT-TE-072

AS81914/2

**11

1.125

1.105

1.390

0.035

6

17.5

1.125

ZCT-TE-080

AS81914/2

**12

1.250

1.210

1.539

0.035

6

19.6

1.250

ZCT-TE-096*

AS81914/2

**13

1.500

1.450

1.810

0.038

6

26

2.000

Weight

Max.

(LBS)

Min.

Part

Military

Max

Min

Max

Wall

Conv/Inch

Per CFT

Bend

Number

Spec.

Identifier

I.D.

I.D.

O.D.

Thick

+/-1”

Maximum

Radius

ZCT-TS-012

AS81914/1

**01

0.188

0.181

0.32

0.023

8

2.0

0.500

ZCT-TS-018

AS81914/1

**02

0.281

0.273

0.414

0.027

7 1/2

2.9

0.750

ZCT-TS-020

AS81914/1

**03

0.312

0.303

0.45

0.027

7 1/2

3.6

0.875

ZCT-TS-024

AS81914/1

**04

0.375

0.364

0.53

0.029

7

4.2

1.000

ZCT-TS-028

AS81914/1

**05

0.437

0.425

0.59

0.029

7

4.9

1.250

ZCT-TS-032

AS81914/1

**06

0.500

0.485

0.66

0.029

7

5.2

1.500

ZCT-TS-040

AS81914/1

**07

0.625

0.608

0.78

0.035

7

6.9

1.750

ZCT-TS-048

AS81914/1

**08

0.750

0.730

0.975

0.035

6

10.4

1.875

ZCT-TS-056

AS81914/1

**09

0.875

0.850

1.10

0.035

6

11.3

2.250

ZCT-TS-064

AS81914/1

**10

1.000

0.975

1.26

0.035

4 1/2

12.6

2.500

ZCT-TS-072

AS81914/1

**11

1.125

1.105

1.39

0.035

4 1/2

13.8

2.750

ZCT-TS-080

AS81914/1

**12

1.250

1.210

1.539

0.035

4

15.5

3.000

ZCT-TS-096*

AS81914/1

**13

1.500

1.440

1.85

0.040

4

21.7

3.750

Convoluted Tubing 

PTFE

Standard Flex Convoluted

Extra Flex Convoluted

The table above details ZEUS and AMS-Spec. numbers and dimensions for our Extra-Flex PTFE convoluted tubing. Custom

sizes and configurations are also available.* Material and Dimensions comply with 

AS81914

.  Lot to lot testing available

upon request.

The table above details ZEUS and AMS-Spec. numbers and dimensions for our standard PTFE convoluted tubing. Custom

sizes and configurations are also available. 

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Convoluted Tubing 

FEP

Weight

Max.

(LBS)

Min.

Part

Military

Max

Min

Max

Wall

Conv/Inch

Per CFT

Bend

Number

Spec.

Identifier

I.D.

I.D.

O.D.

Thick

+/-1”

Maximum

Radius

ZCT-FS-012

AS81914/3

**01

.188

.181

.320

.018

8

1.5

.500

ZCT-FS-018

AS81914/3

**02

.281

.273

.414

.018

8

1.7

.750

ZCT-FS-020

AS81914/3

**03

.312

.306

.450

.018

8

1.9

.750

ZCT-FS-024

AS81914/3

**04

.375

.364

.510

.018

8

2.2

.875

ZCT-FS-028

AS81914/3

**05

.437

.427

.571

.018

8

3.1

.875

ZCT-FS-032

AS81914/3

**06

.500

.485

.650

.023

7

4.0

1.250

ZCT-FS-040

AS81914/3

**07

.625

.608

.770

.023

7

4.8

1.500

ZCT-FS-048

AS81914/3

**08

.750

.730

.930

.023

6

6.1

1.750

ZCT-FS-056

AS81914/3

**09

.875

.860

1.073

.023

5

7.0

2.000

ZCT-FS-064

AS81914/3

**10

1.000

.975

1.226

.023

5

8.5

2.370

ZCT-FS-072

AS81914/3

**11

1.125

1.105

1.390

.023

5

9.3

2.370

ZCT-FS-080

AS81914/3

**12

1.250

1.210

1.539

.023

4

10.9

2.750

ZCT-FS-096

AS81914/3

**13

1.500

1.437

1.832

.023

4

12.6

3.375

Standard Convoluted

The table above details ZEUS and AMS-Spec. numbers and dimensions for our standard FEP convoluted tubing. Custom

sizes and configurations are also available. 

Weight

Max.

(LBS)

Min.

Part

Military

Max

Min

Max

Wall

Conv/Inch

Per CFT

Bend

Number

Spec.

Identifier

I.D.

I.D.

O.D.

Thick

+/-1

Maximum

Radius

ZCT-FE-012

AS81914/4

**01

.188

.181

.320

.018

10

1.7

.31

ZCT-FE-018

AS81914/4

**02

.281

.273

.414

.018

10

2.0

.41

ZCT-FE-020

AS81914/4

**03

.312

.306

.450

.018

10

2.1

.41

ZCT-FE-024

AS81914/4

**04

.375

.359

.510

.018

10

2.5

.50

ZCT-FE-028

AS81914/4

**05

.437

.427

.571

.018

10

3.9

.50

ZCT-FE-032

AS81914/4

**06

.500

.480

.650

.023

9

4.6

.75

ZCT-FE-040

AS81914/4

**07

.625

.603

.770

.023

9

5.5

.75

ZCT-FE-048

AS81914/4

**08

.750

.725

.930

.023

8

6.9

.93

ZCT-FE-056

AS81914/4

**09

.875

.860

1.073

.023

7

8.9

1.25

ZCT-FE-064

AS81914/4

**10

1.000

.970

1.226

.023

7

9.5

1.25

ZCT-FE-072

AS81914/4

**11

1.125

1.105

1.390

.023

7

10.5

1.43

ZCT-FE-080

AS81914/4

**12

1.250

1.205

1.539

.023

6.5

11.2

1.43

ZCT-FE-096

AS81914/4

**13

1.500

1.437

1.832

.023

5.5

12.0

1.75

Extra Flexible Convoluted

The table above details ZEUS and AMS-Spec. numbers and dimensions for our Extra Flexible FEP convoluted tubing. Custom

sizes and configurations are also available. Specs shown are for only Class 1 tubing.  Material and Dimensions comply with

AS81914

. Lot to lot testing available upon request.

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Convoluted Tubing 

ETFE

Weight

Max.

(LBS)

Min.

Part

Military

Max

Min

Max

Wall

Conv/Inch

Per CFT

Bend

Number

Spec.

Identifier

I.D.

I.D.

O.D.

Thick

+/-1

Maximum

Radius

ZCT-EE-012

AS81914/5

**01

.188

.181

.320

.018

10

1.4

.31

ZCT-EE-018

AS81914/5

**02

.281

.273

.414

.018

10

1.6

.41

ZCT-EE-020

AS81914/5

**03

.312

.306

.450

.018

10

1.7

.41

ZCT-EE-024

AS81914/5

**04

.375

.359

.510

.018

10

2.0

.50

ZCT-EE-028

AS81914/5

**05

.437

.427

.571

.018

10

3.1

.50

ZCT-EE-032

AS81914/5

**06

.500

.480

.650

.023

9

3.7

.75

ZCT-EE-040

AS81914/5

**07

.625

.603

.770

.023

9

4.4

.75

ZCT-EE-048

AS81914/5

**08

.750

.725

.930

.023

8

5.6

.93

ZCT-EE-056

AS81914/5

**09

.875

.860

1.073

.023

7

7.1

1.25

ZCT-EE-064

AS81914/5

**10

1.000

.970

1.226

.023

7

7.6

1.25

ZCT-EE-072

AS81914/5

**11

1.125

1.105

1.390

.023

7

8.4

1.43

ZCT-EE-080

AS81914/5

**12

1.250

1.205

1.539

.023

6

9.0

1.43

ZCT-EE-096

AS81914/5

**13

1.500

1.437

1.832

.023

5

9.6

1.75

Extra Flexible Convoluted

Weight

Max.

(LBS)

Min.

Part

Military

Max

Min

Max

Wall

Conv/Inch

Per CFT

Bend

Number

Spec.

Identifier

I.D.

I.D.

O.D.

Thick

+/-1

Maximum

Radius

ZCT-ES-012

AS81914/6

**01

.188

.181

.320

.018

8

1.2

.500

ZCT-ES-018

AS81914/6

**02

.281

.273

.414

.018

8

1.4

.750

ZCT-ES-020

AS81914/6

**03

.312

.306

.450

.018

8

1.5

.750

ZCT-ES-024

AS81914/6

**04

.375

.364

.510

.018

8

1.8

.880

ZCT-ES-028

AS81914/6

**05

.437

.427

.571

.018

8

2.5

.880

ZCT-ES-032

AS81914/6

**06

.500

.485

.650

.023

7

3.2

1.250

ZCT-ES-040

AS81914/6

**07

.625

.608

.770

.023

7

3.9

1.500

ZCT-ES-048

AS81914/6

**08

.750

.730

.930

.023

6

4.9

1.750

ZCT-ES-056

AS81914/6

**09

.875

.860

1.073

.023

5

5.6

2.000

ZCT-ES-064

AS81914/6

**10

1.000

.975

1.226

.023

5

6.8

2.37

ZCT-ES-072

AS81914/6

**11

1.125

1.105

1.390

.023

5

7.5

2.37

ZCT-ES-080

AS81914/6

**12

1.250

1.210

1.539

.023

4

8.8

2.75

ZCT-ES-096

AS81914/6

**13

1.500

1.437

1.832

.023

4

10.2

3.38

Standard Convoluted

The table above details ZEUS and AMS-Spec. numbers and dimensions for our standard ETFE convoluted tubing. Custom

sizes and configurations are also available. 

The table above details ZEUS and AMS-Spec. numbers and dimensions for our Extra Flexible ETFE convoluted tubing. Custom

sizes and configurations are also available*. Specs shown are for only Class 1 tubing.  Material and Dimensions comply with

AS81914

.  Lot to lot testing available upon request.

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PTFE, FEP, PFA & ETFE

Spiral-Cut Cable Wrap

ZEUS SPIRAL-

CUT CABLE WRAPS 

are expandable abrasion-

resistant 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

“D” = Maximum 

Bundle 

Diameter

“E” = Pitch

Supplied in natural unless otherwise specified.
Custom Pantone colors or ZEUS standard colors available on request.

OD tolerance +/- .005", Wall Tolerance +/- .005", 
Pitch Tolerance +/- .030".

Material and dimensions comply with ASTM 3295 Group 4 PTFE.  Lot to lot testing 
available upon request.

1/8 (.125)

1/16

0.030

1/2

(.218)

3/16 (.188)

1/8

0.030

1

(.312)

1/4 (.250)

3/16

0.030

2

(.375)

5/16 (.313)

1/4

0.030

2-1/2

(.375)

3/8 (.375)

5/16

0.030

3

(.437)

1/2 (.500)

7/16

0.030

4

(.562)

5/8 (.625)

9/16

0.030

5

(.625)

3/4 (.750)

11/16

0.035

6

(.875)

1 (1.000)

15/16

0.040

8

(1.000)

3.18

1.59

0.76

12.70

5.54

4.78

3.18

0.76

25.40

7.92

6.35

4.76

0.76

50.80

9.53

7.94

6.35

0.76

63.50

9.53

9.53

7.94

0.76

76.20

11.11

12.70

11.11

0.76

101.60

14.27

15.88

14.29

0.76

127.00

15.88

19.05

17.46

.89

152.40

22.23

25.40

23.81

1.02

203.20

25.40

Metric Dimensions (mm)

Cut From

PTFE, FEP, PFA, ETFE

Ordered by

Industrial Tubing Size

Bundle Diameter

Pitch of

Outside Diameter

I.D.

Wall

Maximum

Helical Cut

A

B

C

D

E

Dimensions (inches)

Cut From

PTFE, FEP, PFA, ETFE

Ordered by

Industrial Tubing Size

Bundle Diameter

Pitch of

Outside Diameter

I.D.

Wall

Maximum

Helical Cut

A

B

C

D

E

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Ordering

Size

Tolerance

Wall

(ID/OD)

I.D.

+ / -

Thickness

0.50/1.50

0.50

0.05

0.50+/-0.07

1.00/2.00

1.00

0.05

0.50+/-0.07

1.50/2.50

1.50

0.10

0.50+/-0.07

2.00/3.00

2.00

0.10

0.50+/-0.07

2.50/3.50

2.50

0.15

0.50+/-0.07

3.00/4.00

3.00

0.15

0.50+/-0.07

3.50/4.50

3.50

0.15

0.50+/-0.07

4.00/5.00

4.00

0.15

0.50+/-0.07

4.50/5.50

4.50

0.20

0.50+/-0.07

5.00/6.00

5.00

0.20

0.50+/-0.07

5.50/6.50

5.50

0.20

0.50+/-0.07

6.00/7.00

6.00

0.20

0.50+/-0.07

6.50/7.50

6.50

0.20

0.50+/-0.07

7.00/8.00

7.00

0.20

0.50+/-0.07

7.50/8.50

7.50

0.20

0.50+/-0.07

8.00/9.00

8.00

0.20

0.50+/-0.07

8.50/9.50

8.50

0.30

0.50+/-0.07

9.00/10.00

9.00

0.30

0.50+/-0.07

12.00/13.00

12.00

0.30

0.50+/-0.07

13.00/14.00

13.00

0.50

0.50+/-0.07

Supplied in natural unless otherwise specified. Custom Pantone colors or ZEUS standard colors available on request.

PTFE, FEP, PFA, ETFE

Extruded Metric Tubing

0.50mm Wall Tubing

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Ordering

Size

Tolerance

Wall

(ID/OD)

I.D.

+ / -

Thickness

Ordering

Size

Tolerance

Wall

(ID/OD)

I.D.

+ / -

Thickness

1.00/3.00

1.00

0.05

1.00+/-0.15

2.00/4.00

2.00

0.10

1.00+/-0.15

2.50/4.50

2.50

0.15

1.00+/-0.15

3.00/5.00

3.00

0.15

1.00+/-0.15

3.50/5.50

3.50

0.15

1.00+/-0.15

4.00/6.00

4.00

0.15

1.00+/-0.15

4.50/6.50

4.50

0.20

1.00+/-0.15

5.00/7.00

5.00

0.20

1.00+/-0.15

5.50/7.50

5.50

0.20

1.00+/-0.15

6.00/8.00

6.00

0.20

1.00+/-0.15

6.50/8.50

6.50

0.20

1.00+/-0.15

7.00/9.00

7.00

0.20

1.00+/-0.15

7.50/9.50

7.50

0.20

1.00+/-0.15

8.00/10.00

8.00

0.20

1.00+/-0.15

8.50/10.50

8.50

0.30

1.00+/-0.15

9.00/11.00

9.00

0.30

1.00+/-0.15

9.50/11.50

9.50

0.30

1.00+/-0.15

10.00/12.00

10.00

0.30

1.00+/-0.15

10.50/12.50

10.50

0.30

1.00+/-0.15

11.00/13.00

11.00

0.30

1.00+/-0.15

12.00/14.00

12.00

0.30

1.00+/-0.15

13.00/15.00

13.00

0.30

1.00+/-0.15

14.00/16.00

14.00

0.30

1.00+/-0.15

15.00/17.00

15.00

0.40

1.00+/-0.15

16.00/18.00

16.00

0.40

1.00+/-0.15

18.00/20.00

18.00

0.40

1.00+/-0.15

19.00/21.00

19.00

0.40

1.00+/-0.15

19.50/21.50

19.50

0.40

1.00+/-0.15

20.00/22.00

20.00

0.40

1.00+/-0.15

21.00/23.00

21.00

0.50

1.00+/-0.15

22.00/24.00

22.00

0.50

1.00+/-0.15

22.50/24.50

22.50

0.50

1.00+/-0.15

23.00/25.00

23.00

0.50

1.00+/-0.15

23.50/25.50

23.50

0.50

1.00+/-0.15

25.00/27.00

25.00

0.50

1.00+/-0.15

26.00/28.00

26.00

0.50

1.00+/-0.15

27.00/29.00

27.00

0.50

1.00+/-0.15

28.00/30.00

28.00

0.50

1.00+/-0.15

29.00/31.00

29.00

0.50

1.00+/-0.15

30.00/32.00

30.00

0.60

1.00+/-0.15

32.00/34.00

32.00

0.60

1.00+/-0.15

37.00/39.00

37.00

0.60

1.00+/-0.15

38.00/40.00

38.00

0.60

1.00+/-0.15

40.00/42.00

40.00

0.75

1.00+/-0.15

42.00/44.00

42.00

0.75

1.00+/-0.15

43.00/45.00

43.00

0.75

1.00+/-0.15

45.00/47.00

45.00

0.75

1.00+/-0.15

45.50/47.50

45.50

0.75

1.00+/-0.15

48.00/50.00

48.00

0.75

1.00+/-0.15

50.00/52.00

50.00

0.75

1.00+/-0.15

Supplied in natural unless otherwise specified. Custom Pantone colors or ZEUS standard colors available on request.

PTFE, FEP, PFA, ETFE

Extruded Metric Tubing

1.00mm Wall Tubing

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Ordering

Size

Tolerance

Wall

(ID/OD)

I.D.

+ / -

Thickness

Ordering

Size

Tolerance

Wall

(ID/OD)

I.D.

+ / -

Thickness

2.00/6.00

2.00

0.10

2.00+/-0.20

4.00/8.00

4.00

0.15

2.00+/-0.20

6.00/10.00

6.00

0.20

2.00+/-0.20

8.00/12.00

8.00

0.20

2.00+/-0.20

10.00/14.00

10.00

0.30

2.00+/-0.20

12.00/16.00

12.00

0.30

2.00+/-0.20

14.00/18.00

14.00

0.40

2.00+/-0.20

16.00/20.00

16.00

0.40

2.00+/-0.20

20.00/24.00

20.00

0.50

2.00+/-0.20

25.00/29.00

25.00

0.50

2.00+/-0.20

28.00/32.00

28.00

0.50

2.00+/-0.20

28.50/32.50

28.50

0.50

2.00+/-0.20

32.00/36.00

32.00

0.60

2.00+/-0.20

36.00/40.00

36.00

0.60

2.00+/-0.20

40.00/44.00

40.00

0.75

2.00+/-0.20

46.00/50.00

46.00

0.75

2.00+/-0.20

1.50/4.50

1.50

0.10

1.50+/-0.20

2.00/5.00

2.00

0.15

1.50+/-0.20

3.00/6.00

3.00

0.15

1.50+/-0.20

5.00/8.00

5.00

0.20

1.50+/-0.20

6.00/9.00

6.00

0.20

1.50+/-0.20

10.00/13.00

10.00

0.30

1.50+/-0.20

12.00/15.00

12.00

0.30

1.50+/-0.20

13.00/16.00

13.00

0.30

1.50+/-0.20

14.00/17.00

14.00

0.30

1.50+/-0.20

16.00/19.00

16.00

0.40

1.50+/-0.20

18.00/21.00

18.00

0.40

1.50+/-0.20

19.00/22.00

19.00

0.40

1.50+/-0.20

20.00/23.00

20.00

0.50

1.50+/-0.20

21.00/24.00

21.00

0.50

1.50+/-0.20

22.00/25.00

22.00

0.50

1.50+/-0.20

25.00/28.00

25.00

0.50

1.50+/-0.20

28.00/31.00

28.00

0.50

1.50+/-0.20

29.00/32.00

29.00

0.50

1.50+/-0.20

30.00/33.00

30.00

0.60

1.50+/-0.20

40.00/43.00

40.00

0.75

1.50+/-0.20

49.00/52.00

49.00

0.75

1.50+/-0.20

1.50mm Wall Tubing

2.00mm Wall Tubing

Supplied in natural unless otherwise specified. Custom Pantone colors or ZEUS standard colors available on request.

PTFE, FEP, PFA, ETFE

Extruded Metric Tubing

1.50/2.00mm Wall Tubing

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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 temperatures.

The heat shrink temperatures listed in this

catalog are general guidelines. Actual shrink

temperatures may be higher or lower

depending on the design and dimensions of

the heat shrink, application techniques and

other factors. Please contact a ZEUS Technical

Account Manager for more information.

HEAT SHRINK RECOVERY 

TEMPERATURE

Material

Recovery Temperature

PTFE

654°F - 670°F 

346°C - 354°C

FEP (1” ID or less)

400°F - 420°F 

204°C - 216°C

FEP (1” ID or greater)

420°F - 440°F 

216°C - 227°C

ZEUS

Heat Shrink Fluoropolymer Tubing

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Dimensions (inches)

STANDARD WALL, Class 2

THIN WALL, Class 3

LIGHTWEIGHT WALL, Class 4

Ordered Expanded Recovered

Recovered

Ordered Expanded Recovered

Recovered

Ordered

Expanded Recovered

Recovered

as AWG

I.D. Min.

I.D. Max.

Wall Thickness

as AWG

I.D. Min.

I.D. Max.

Wall Thickness

as AWG

I.D. Min.

I.D. Max.

Wall Thickness

Size No.

Nom.

Tol.

Size No.

Nom.

Tol.

Size No.

Nom.

Tol.

30*

0.034

0.015 0.009 ±.002

30

0.034 0.015

0.009 ±.002

30*

0.034

0.015 0.006 ±.002

28*

0.038

0.018 0.009 ±.002

28

0.038 0.018

0.009 ±.002

28*

0.038

0.018 0.006 ±.002

26*

0.046

0.022 0.010 ±.002

26

0.046 0.022

0.010 ±.002

26*

0.046

0.022 0.006 ±.002

24

0.050

0.027 0.012 ±.002

24

0.050 0.027

0.010 ±.002

24

0.050

0.025 0.006 ±.002

22

0.055

0.032 0.012 ±.002

22

0.055 0.032

0.012 ±.003

22

0.055

0.031 0.006 ±.002

20

0.060

0.039 0.016 ±.003

20

0.060 0.039

0.012 ±.003

20

0.060

0.038 0.006 ±.002

19

0.065

0.043 0.016 ±.003

19

0.065 0.043

0.012 ±.003

19

0.065

0.043 0.006 ±.002

18

0.076

0.049 0.016 ±.003

18

0.076 0.049

0.012 ±.003

18

0.076

0.046 0.006 ±.002

17

0.085

0.054 0.016 ±.003

17

0.085 0.054

0.012 ±.003

17

0.085

0.054 0.006 ±.002

16

0.093

0.061 0.016 ±.003

16

0.093 0.061

0.012 ±.003

16

0.093

0.057 0.006 ±.002

15

0.110

0.067 0.016 ±.003

15

0.110 0.067

0.012 ±.003

15

0.110

0.063 0.006 ±.002

14

0.120

0.072 0.016 ±.003

14

0.120 0.072

0.012 ±.003

14

0.120

0.072 0.008 ±.002

13

0.140

0.080 0.016 ±.003

13

0.140 0.080

0.012 ±.003

13

0.140

0.080 0.008 ±.002

12

0.150

0.089 0.016 ±.003

12

0.150 0.089

0.012 ±.003

12

0.150

0.089 0.008 ±.002

11

0.170

0.101 0.016 ±.003

11

0.170 0.101

0.012 ±.003

11

0.170

0.099 0.008 ±.002

10

0.191

0.112 0.016 ±.003

10

0.191 0.112

0.012 ±.003

10

0.191

0.110 0.008 ±.002

9

0.205

0.124 0.020 ±.004

9

0.205 0.124

0.015 ±.004

9

0.205

0.122 0.008 ±.002

8

0.240

0.141 0.020 ±.004

8

0.240 0.141

0.015 ±.004

8

0.240

0.139 0.008 ±.002

7

0.270

0.158 0.020 ±.004

7

0.270 0.158

0.015 ±.004

7

0.270

0.154 0.008 ±.002

6

0.302

0.178 0.020 ±.004

6

0.302 0.178

0.015 ±.004

6

0.302

0.172 0.010 ±.003

5

0.320

0.198 0.020 ±.004

5

0.320 0.198

0.015 ±.004

5

0.320

0.192 0.010 ±.003

4

0.370

0.224 0.020 ±.004

4

0.370 0.224

0.015 ±.004

4

0.370

0.214 0.010 ±.003

3

0.390

0.249 0.020 ±.004

3

0.390 0.249

0.015 ±.004

3

0.390

0.241 0.010 ±.003

2

0.430

0.278 0.020 ±.004

2

0.430 0.278

0.015 ±.004

2

0.430

0.270 0.010 ±.003

1

0.450

0.311 0.020 ±.004

1

0.450 0.311

0.015 ±.004

1

0.450

0.301 0.010 ±.003

0

0.470

0.347 0.020 ±.004

0

0.470 0.347

0.015 ±.004

0

0.470

0.347 0.012 ±.003

AMS-DTL-23053/12
*AWG 30, 28, 26 SW and LW are not covered

under AMS-DTL-23053/12.

PACKAGING: Standard 4ft lengths, unless otherwise specified.
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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PTFE Heat Shrink 

2 to 1 Shrink Ratio

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

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S T A N D A R D   W A L L

T H I N   W A L L

L I G H T W E I G H T   W A L L

Ordered Expanded Recovered

Recovered

Ordered Expanded Recovered

Recovered

Ordered

Expanded Recovered

Recovered

as AWG

I.D. Min.

I.D. Max.

Wall Thickness

as AWG

I.D. Min.

I.D. Max.

Wall Thickness

as AWG

I.D. Min.

I.D. Max.

Wall Thickness

Size No.

Nom.

Tol.

Size No.

Nom.

Tol.

Size No.

Nom.

Tol.

Metric Dimensions (mm)

AMS-DTL-23053/12
*AWG 30, 28, 26 SW and LW are not covered

under AMS-DTL-23053/12.

30*

0.86

0.38

0.23

±.05

30

0.86

0.38

0.23

±.05

30*

0.86

0.38

0.15

±.05

28*

0.96

0.46

0.23

±.05

28

0.96

0.46

0.23

±.05

28*

0.96

0.46

0.15

±.05

26*

1.17

0.56

0.25

±.05

26

1.17

0.56

0.25

±.05

26*

1.17

0.56

0.15

±.05

24

1.27

0.69

0.30

±.05

24

1.27

0.69

0.25

±.05

24

1.27

0.64

0.15

±.05

22

1.40

0.81

0.30

±.05

22

1.40

0.81

0.30

±.08

22

1.40

0.79

0.15

±.05

20

1.52

0.99

0.41

±.08

20

1.52

0.99

0.30

±.08

20

1.52

0.97

0.15

±.05

19

1.65

1.09

0.41

±.08

19

1.65

1.09

0.30

±.08

19

1.65

1.09

0.15

±.05

18

1.93

1.24

0.41

±.08

18

1.93

1.24

0.30

±.08

18

1.93

1.17

0.15

±.05

17

2.16

1.37

0.41

±.08

17

2.16

1.37

0.30

±.08

17

2.16

1.37

0.15

±.05

16

2.36

1.55

0.41

±.08

16

2.36

1.55

0.30

±.08

16

2.36

1.45

0.15

±.05

15

2.79

1.70

0.41

±.08

15

2.79

1.70

0.30

±.08

15

2.79

1.60

0.15

±.05

14

3.05

1.83

0.41

±.08

14

3.05

1.83

0.30

±.08

14

3.05

1.83

0.20

±.05

13

3.56

2.03

0.41

±.08

13

3.56

2.03

0.30

±.08

13

3.56

2.03

0.20

±.05

12

3.81

2.26

0.41

±.08

12

3.81

2.26

0.30

±.08

12

3.81

2.26

0.20

±.05

11

4.32

2.57

0.41

±.08

11

4.32

2.57

0.30

±.08

11

4.32

2.51

0.20

±.05

10

4.85

2.84

0.41

±.08

10

4.85

2.84

0.30

±.08

10

4.85

2.79

0.20

±.05

9

5.21

3.15

0.51

±.10

9

5.21

3.15

0.38

±.10

9

5.21

3.10

0.20

±.05

8

6.10

3.58

0.51

±.10

8

6.10

3.58

0.38

±.10

8

6.10

3.53

0.20

±.05

7

6.86

4.01

0.51

±.10

7

6.86

4.01

0.38

±.10

7

6.86

3.91

0.20

±.05

6

7.67

4.52

0.51

±.10

6

7.67

4.52

0.38

±.10

6

7.67

4.37

0.25

±.08

5

8.13

5.03

0.51

±.10

5

8.13

5.03

0.38

±.10

5

8.13

4.88

0.25

±.08

4

9.40

5.69

0.51

±.10

4

9.40

5.69

0.38

±.10

4

9.40

5.44

0.25

±.08

3

9.91

6.32

0.51

±.10

3

9.91

6.32

0.38

±.10

3

9.91

6.12

0.25

±.08

2

10.92

7.06

0.51

±.10

2

10.92

7.06

0.38

±.10

2

10.92

6.86

0.25

±.08

1

11.43

7.90

0.51

±.10

1

11.43

7.90

0.38

±.10

1

11.43

7.65

0.25

±.08

0

11.94

8.81

0.51

±.10

0

11.94

8.81

0.38

±.10

0

11.94

8.81

0.30

±.08

PACKAGING: Standard 4ft lengths, unless otherwise specified.
Custom Pantone colors or ZEUS standard colors available on request. 

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2 to 1 Shrink Ratio

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

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Dimensions (inches)

STANDARD WALL, Class 2

THIN WALL, Class 3

INDUSTRIAL WALL, Class 1

Ordered Expanded Recovered

Recovered

Ordered Expanded Recovered

Recovered

Ordered

Expanded Recovered

Recovered

as ID

I.D. Min.

I.D. Max.

Wall Thickness

as ID

I.D. Min.

I.D. Max.

Wall Thickness

as ID

I.D. Min.

I.D. Max.

Wall Thickness

Nom.

Tol.

Nom.

Tol.

Nom.

Tol.

AMS-DTL-23053/12

1/8

0.215 0.130 0.020 ±.004

1/8

0.215 0.130

0.015 ±.003

1/8

0.166 0.130 0.030 ±.005

1/4

0.410 0.260 0.020 ±.004

1/4

0.410 0.260

0.015 ±.003 3/16

0.250 0.193 0.030 ±.005

5/16 0.470 0.329 0.020 ±.004 5/16 0.470 0.329

0.015 ±.003

1/4

0.333 0.257 0.030 ±.005

3/8

0.560 0.399 0.025 ±.006

3/8

0.560 0.399

0.015 ±.003 5/16

0.415 0.320 0.030 ±.005

7/16 0.655 0.462 0.025 ±.006 7/16 0.655 0.462

0.018 ±.004

3/8

0.498 0.383 0.030 ±.005

1/2

0.750 0.524 0.025 ±.006

1/2

0.750 0.524

0.018 ±.004 7/16

0.580 0.448 0.030 ±.006

5/8

0.930 0.655 0.030 ±.006

5/8

0.930 0.655

0.020 ±.004

1/2

0.666 0.510 0.030 ±.006

3/4

1.125 0.786 0.035 ±.008

3/4

1.125 0.786

0.025 ±.005 9/16

0.748 0.572 0.030 ±.006

7/8

1.310 0.911 0.035 ±.008

7/8

1.310 0.911

0.030 ±.006

5/8

0.830 0.637 0.030 ±.006

1

1.500 1.036 0.035 ±.008

1

1.500 1.036

0.030 ±.006 11/16 0.915 0.700 0.032 ±.006

3/4

1.000 0.764 0.040 ±.007

7/8

1.170 0.891 0.045 ±.007

1

1.330 1.020 0.050 ±.008

Custom Pantone colors or ZEUS standard colors available on request.  

LIGHTWEIGHT WALL, Class 4

Ordered Expanded Recovered

Recovered

as ID

I.D. Min.

I.D. Max.

Wall Thickness

Nom.

Tol.

1/8

0.215 0.130 0.008 ±.002

1/4

0.410 0.260 0.010 ±.003

5/16 0.470 0.329 0.012 ±.003

PTFE Heat Shrink 

2 to 1 Shrink Ratio

Approximate Ratio of Expanded I.D. to Recovered I.D. – Fractional Inch Sizes

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STANDARD WALL, Class 2

THIN WALL, Class 3

INDUSTRIAL WALL, Class 1

Ordered Expanded Recovered

Recovered

Ordered Expanded Recovered

Recovered

Ordered

Expanded Recovered

Recovered

as ID

I.D. Min.

I.D. Max.

Wall Thickness

as ID

I.D. Min.

I.D. Max.

Wall Thickness

as ID

I.D. Min.

I.D. Max.

Wall Thickness

Nom.

Tol.

Nom.

Tol.

Nom.

Tol.

1/8

5.46

3.30

0.51

±.10

1/8

5.46

3.30

0.38

±.08

1/8

4.22

3.30

0.76

±.13

1/4 10.41

6.60

0.51

±.10

1/4 10.41

6.60

0.38

±.08

3/16

6.35

4.90

0.76

±.13

5/16 11.94

8.36

0.51

±.10

5/16 11.94

8.36

0.38

±.08

1/4

8.46

6.53

0.76

±.13

3/8 14.22

10.13

0.64

±.15

3/8 14.22 10.13

0.38

±.08

5/16 10.54

8.13

0.76

±.13

7/16 16.64

11.73

0.64

±.15

7/16 16.64 11.73

0.46

±.10

3/8 12.65

9.73

0.76

±.13

1/2 19.05

13.31

0.64

±.15

1/2 19.05 13.31

0.46

±.10

7/16 14.73

11.38

0.76

±.15

5/8 23.62

16.64

0.76

±.15

5/8 23.62 16.64

0.51

±.10

1/2 16.92

12.95

0.76

±.15

3/4 28.58

19.96

0.89

±.20

3/4 28.58 19.96

0.64

±.13

9/16 19.00

14.53

0.76

±.15

7/8 33.27

23.14

0.89

±.20

7/8 33.27 23.14

0.76

±.15

5/8 21.08

16.18

0.76

±.15

1

38.10

26.31

0.89

±.20

1

38.10 26.31

0.76

±.15 11/16 23.24

17.78

0.81

±.15

3/4 25.40

19.41

1.02

±.18

7/8 29.72

22.63

1.14

±.18

1

33.78

25.91

1.27

±.20

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Metric Dimensions (mm)

AMS-DTL-23053/12

Custom Pantone colors or ZEUS standard colors available on request.

LIGHTWEIGHT WALL, Class 4

Ordered Expanded Recovered

Recovered

as ID

I.D. Min.

I.D. Max.

Wall Thickness

Nom.

Tol.

1/8

5.46

3.30

0.20

±.05

1/4

10.41

6.60

0.25

±.07

5/16 11.94

8.36

0.30

±.07

PTFE Heat Shrink 

2 to 1 Shrink Ratio

Approximate Ratio of Expanded I.D. to Recovered I.D. – Fractional Inch Sizes

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Dimensions (inches)

RECOVERED – AFTER HEAT SHRINK

Ordered As

Expanded

Wall Thickness

Fractional I.D.

I.D.

I.D. Max.

Nom.

Tol.

Custom Pantone colors or ZEUS standard colors available on request. 
Complies with AMS-DTL-23053/12. Class 5.

5/64

0.078

0.025

0.009

±.002

1/8

0.125

0.037

0.012

±.002

3/16

0.187

0.050

0.012

±.002

1/4

0.250

0.063

0.012

±.002

5/16

0.312

0.078

0.012

±.002

3/8

0.375

0.096

0.012

±.002

7/16

0.438

0.112

0.012

±.002

1/2

0.500

0.144

0.015

±.004

9/16

0.562

0.155

0.015

±.004

5/8

0.625

0.178

0.015

±.004

11/16

0.687

0.198

0.015

±.004

3/4

0.750

0.224

0.015

±.004

7/8

0.875

0.244

0.015

±.004

1

1.000

0.278

0.015

±.004

1-1/4

1.250

0.347

0.015

±.004

1-1/2

1.500

0.400

0.015

±.004

1-3/4

1.750

0.450

0.015

±.004

2

2.000

0.520

0.020

±.005

2-1/4

2.250

0.585

0.020

±.005

2-1/2

2.500

0.650

0.020

±.005

2-3/4

2.750

0.710

0.020

±.005

3

3.000

0.775

0.020

±.005

3-1/4

3.250

0.835

0.020

±.005

3-1/2

3.500

0.900

0.025

±.005

3-3/4

3.750

0.960

0.025

±.005

4

4.000

1.025

0.025

±.005

Metric Dimensions (mm)

RECOVERED – AFTER HEAT SHRINK

Ordered As

Expanded

Wall Thickness

Fractional I.D.

I.D.

I.D. Max.

Nom.

Tol.

5/64

1.98

0.64

0.23

±.05

1/8

3.18

0.94

0.31

±.05

3/16

4.75

1.27

0.31

±.05

1/4

6.35

1.60

0.31

±.05

5/16

7.92

1.98

0.31

±.05

3/8

9.53

2.44

0.31

±.05

7/16

11.13

2.84

0.31

±.05

1/2

12.70

3.66

0.38

±.10

9/16

14.27

3.94

0.38

±.10

5/8

15.88

4.52

0.38

±.10

11/16

17.45

5.03

0.38

±.10

3/4

19.05

5.69

0.38

±.10

7/8

22.23

6.20

0.38

±.10

1

25.40

7.06

0.38

±.10

1-1/4

31.75

8.81

0.38

±.10

1-1/2

38.10

10.16

0.38

±.10

1-3/4

44.45

11.43

0.38

±.10

2

50.80

13.21

0.51

±.13

2-1/4

57.15

14.86

0.51

±.13

2-1/2

63.50

16.51

0.51

±.13

2-3/4

69.85

18.03

0.51

±.13

3

76.20

19.68

0.51

±.13

3-1/4

82.50

21.21

0.51

±.13

3-1/2

88.90

22.86

0.64

±.13

3-3/4

92.95

24.38

0.64

±.13

4

101.60

26.03

0.64

±.13

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FEP Heat Shrink 

1.3 to 1 Shrink Ratio

Approximate Ratio of Expanded I.D. to Recovered I.D. – AWG/Fractional Inch Sizes

COMPLIES WITH: AMS-DTL-23053/11Class 1

COLOR: Supplied in natural unless otherwise

specified. Custom Pantone colors or ZEUS

standard colors available on request.
CUSTOM SPECIFICATIONS AND TOLERANCES

QUOTED UPON REQUEST

Dimensions (inches)

24

0.031

0.027

0.006

0.008

0.010

22

0.036

0.032

0.006

0.008

0.010

20

0.045

0.039

0.006

0.008

0.010

18

0.060

0.049

0.006

0.008

0.010

16

0.075

0.061

0.007

0.009

0.011

14

0.092

0.072

0.007

0.009

0.011

12

0.115

0.089

0.007

0.009

0.011

10

0.141

0.114

0.007

0.010

0.013

9

0.158

0.124

0.007

0.010

0.013

8

0.180

0.143

0.007

0.010

0.013

7

0.197

0.158

0.007

0.011

0.015

6

0.225

0.180

0.007

0.011

0.015

5

0.248

0.198

0.007

0.011

0.015

4

0.290

0.226

0.007

0.011

0.015

3

0.310

0.249

0.007

0.011

0.015

2

0.365

0.280

0.008

0.012

0.016

1

0.400

0.311

0.008

0.012

0.016

0

0.440

0.349

0.008

0.012

0.016

Fractional Inch (decimal) Tubing

3/8 (0.375)

0.500

0.383

0.011

0.015

0.019

7/16 (0.438)

0.580

0.448

0.016

0.020

0.024

1/2 (0.500)

0.666

0.510

0.016

0.020

0.024

5/8 (0.625)

0.830

0.637

0.021

0.025

0.029

3/4 (0.750)

1.000

0.764

0.026

0.030

0.034

7/8 (0.875)

1.170

0.891

0.031

0.035

0.039

1

(1.000)

1.330

1.020

0.031

0.035

0.039

1-1/8 (1.125)

1.500

1.145

0.031

0.035

0.039

1-1/4 (1.250)

1.666

1.270

0.031

0.035

0.039

1-3/8 (1.375)

1.833

1.390

0.031

0.035

0.039

1-1/2 (1.500)

2.000

1.570

0.031

0.035

0.039

As Supplied

R e c o v e r e d   –   A f t e r   S h r i n k i n g

Ordered as

Inside

I.D. Will Shrink

Wall Thickness

AWG Size

Diameter Min.

to at Least

Min.

Nom.

Max.

As Supplied

R e c o v e r e d   –   A f t e r   S h r i n k i n g

Inside

I.D. Will Shrink

Wall Thickness

Size

Diameter Min.

to at Least

Min.

Nom.

Max.

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COMPLIES WITH: AMS-DTL-23053/11 Class 1

COLOR: Supplied in natural unless otherwise

specified. Custom Pantone colors or ZEUS

standard colors available on request.
CUSTOM SPECIFICATIONS AND TOLERANCES

QUOTED UPON REQUEST

Metric Dimensions (mm)

24

0.79

0.69

0.15

0.20

0.25

22

0.91

0.81

0.15

0.20

0.25

20

1.14

0.99

0.15

0.20

0.25

18

1.52

1.25

0.15

0.20

0.25

16

1.91

1.55

0.18

0.23

0.28

14

2.34

1.83

0.18

0.23

0.28

12

2.92

2.26

0.18

0.23

0.28

10

3.58

2.90

0.18

0.25

0.33

9

4.01

3.15

0.18

0.25

0.33

8

4.57

3.63

0.18

0.25

0.33

7

5.00

4.01

0.18

0.28

0.38

6

5.72

4.57

0.18

0.28

0.38

5

6.30

5.03

0.18

0.28

0.38

4

7.37

5.74

0.18

0.28

0.38

3

7.87

6.32

0.18

0.28

0.38

2

9.27

7.11

0.20

0.30

0.41

1

10.16

7.90

0.20

0.30

0.41

0

11.18

8.86

0.20

0.30

0.41

Fractional Inch (mm) Tubing

3/8

(9.53)

12.70

9.73

0.28

0.38

0.48

7/16 (11.13)

14.73

11.38

0.41

0.51

0.61

1/2 (12.70)

16.92

12.95

0.41

0.51

0.61

5/8 (15.88)

21.08

16.18

0.53

0.64

0.74

3/4 (19.05)

25.40

19.41

0.66

0.76

0.86

7/8 (22.23)

29.72

22.63

0.79

0.89

0.99

1

(25.40)

33.78

25.91

0.79

0.89

0.99

1-1/8 (28.58)

38.10

29.08

0.79

0.89

0.99

1-1/4 (31.75)

42.32

32.26

0.79

0.89

0.99

1-3/8 (34.93)

46.56

35.31

0.79

0.89

0.99

1-1/2 (38.10)

50.80

39.88

0.79

0.89

0.99

As Supplied

R e c o v e r e d   –   A f t e r   S h r i n k i n g

Ordered as

Inside

I.D. Will Shrink

Wall Thickness

AWG  Size

Diameter Min.

to at Least

Min.

Nom.

Max.

As Supplied

R e c o v e r e d   –   A f t e r   S h r i n k i n g

Inside

I.D. Will Shrink

Wall Thickness

Size

Diameter Min.

to at Least

Min.

Nom.

Max.

FEP Heat Shrink 

1.3 to 1 Shrink Ratio

Approximate Ratio of Expanded I.D. to Recovered I.D. – AWG/Fractional Inch Sizes

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COMPLIES WITH: AMS-DTL-I-23053/11 Class 2
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

Dimensions (inches)

Size

Expanded I.D. Recovered I.D.

Wall Thickness

Fractional

Decimal

Minimum

Maximum

Nom.

Tol.

3/32

0.093

0.093

0.056

0.008

±0.003

1/8

0.125

0.125

0.075

0.010

±0.003

3/16

0.188

0.188

0.115

0.010

±0.003

1/4

0.250

0.250

0.150

0.010

±0.003

3/8

0.375

0.375

0.225

0.012

±0.003

1/2

0.500

0.500

0.300

0.015

±0.004

3/4

0.750

0.750

0.450

0.020

±0.004

1

1.000

1.000

0.600

0.025

±0.005

1-1/2

1.500

1.500

0.900

0.030

±0.005

2

2.000

2.000

1.200

0.030

±0.005

Metric Dimensions (mm)

Size

Expanded I.D. Recovered I.D.

Wall Thickness

Fractional

mm

Minimum

Maximum

Nom.

Tol.

3/32

2.36

2.36

1.42

0.20

±0.08

1/8

3.18

3.18

1.91

0.25

±0.08

3/16

4.78

4.78

2.92

0.25

±0.08

1/4

6.35

6.35

3.81

0.25

±0.08

3/8

9.53

9.53

5.72

0.31

±0.08

1/2

12.70

12.70

7.62

0.38

±0.10

3/4

19.05

19.05

11.43

0.51

±0.10

1

25.40

25.40

15.24

0.64

±0.13

1-1/2

38.10

38.10

22.86

0.76

±0.13

2

50.80

50.80

30.48

0.76

±0.13

FEP Heat Shrink 

1.6 to 1 Shrink Ratio

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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 skin-

tight, 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 onto 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                  Small Diameter

Ordered

To Cover Roll Dia.

As Size

Min.

Max.

1-1/4

1.0

1.3

1-1/2

1.4

1.7

2

1.8

2.1

2-1/2

2.2

2.6

3

2.7

3.1

3-1/2

3.2

3.6

4

3.5

4.2

5

4.4

5.2

6

5.4

6.2

7

6.4

7.2

Ordered

To Cover Roll Dia.

As Size

Min.

Max.

1/2

.440

.550

5/8

.540

.700

3/4

.640

.800

7/8

.760

.950

1

.880

1.100

Metric Dimensions (mm)

Large Diameter                    Small Diameter

Ordered

To Cover Roll Dia.

As Size

Min.

Max.

1-1/4

25.40

33.02

1-1/2

35.56

43.18

2

45.92

53.34

2-1/2

55.88

66.04

3

68.58

78.74

3-1/2

81.28

91.44

4

88.90

106.68

5

111.76

132.08

6

137.16

157.48

7

162.56

182.88

Ordered

To Cover Roll Dia.

As Size

Min.

Max.

1/2

11.18

13.97

5/8

13.72

17.78

3/4

16.26

20.32

7/8

19.30

24.13

1

22.35

27.94

FEP 

Roll Covers

WALL THICKNESS: .020" (.508mm) Nominal
COLOR: Natural. Custom colors available upon request.
Complete technical information provides helpful data to speed production

and cut maintenance.

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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 450°F/232°C. Custom

specifications and tolerances quoted upon

request.

PTFE/FEP

Dual-Shrink

®

Tubing

Heat Shrink Tubing Offering a Tight, 

Moisture-Resistant, Wear-Proof Encapsulation

Outer tubing of PTFE shrinks for tight fit when heat is applied.

Inner layer of FEP melts and flows to encapsulate parts.

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Dimensions (inches)

S T A N D A R D   W A L L

L I G H T W E I G H T   W A L L

As

Recovered Dim.

After Shrinking

As

Recovered Dim.

After Shrinking

Supplied

I.D. Will Shrink

Total Wall

Supplied

I.D. Will Shrink

Total Wall

Item No.

I.D. Min.

To at Least

Thickness-Norm.

Item No.

I.D. Min.

To at Least

Thickness-Norm.

ZDS-S-036

0.036

0.000

N/A

ZDS-L-065

0.065

0.000

N/A

ZDS-S-060

0.060

0.000

N/A

ZDS-L-115

0.115

0.045

0.015

ZDS-S-130

0.130

0.000

N/A

ZDS-L-130

0.130

0.060

0.015

ZDS-S-160

0.160

0.000

N/A

ZDS-L-180

0.180

0.065

0.015

ZDS-S-190

0.190

0.062

0.035

ZDS-L-190

0.190

0.070 0.015

ZDS-S-250

0.250

0.125

0.035

ZDS-L-240

0.240

0.150

0.020

ZDS-S-350

0.350

0.190

0.035

ZDS-L-350

0.350

0.210

0.025

ZDS-S-450

0.450

0.312

0.055

ZDS-L-480

0.480

0.315

0.032

ZDS-S-700

0.700

0.440

0.055

ZDS-L-700

0.700

0.500

0.040

ZDS-S-950

0.950

0.630

0.065

ZDS-L-1000

1.000

0.700

0.045

Metric Dimensions (mm)

S T A N D A R D   W A L L

L I G H T W E I G H T   W A L L

As

Recovered Dim.

After Shrinking

As

Recovered Dim.

After Shrinking

Supplied

I.D. Will Shrink

Total Wall

Supplied

I.D. Will Shrink

Total Wall

Item No.

I.D. Min.

To at Least

Thickness-Norm.

Item No.

I.D. Min.

To at Least

Thickness-Norm.

ZDS-S-036

0.91

0.000

N/A

ZDS-L-065

1.65

0.000

N/A

ZDS-S-060

1.52

0.000

N/A

ZDS-L-115

2.92

1.14

0.38

ZDS-S-130

3.30

0.000

N/A

ZDS-L-130

3.30

1.52

0.38

ZDS-S-160

4.06

0.000

N/A

ZDS-L-180

4.57

1.65

0.38

ZDS-S-190

4.83

1.57

0.89

ZDS-L-190

4.83

1.78

0.38

ZDS-S-250

6.35

3.18

0.89

ZDS-L-240

6.10

3.81

0.51

ZDS-S-350

8.89

4.83

0.89

ZDS-L-350

8.89

5.33

0.64

ZDS-S-450

11.43

7.92

1.40

ZDS-L-480

12.19

8.00

0.81

ZDS-S-700

17.78

11.18

1.40

ZDS-L-700

17.78

12.70

1.02

ZDS-S-950

24.13

16.00

1.65

ZDS-L-1000

25.40

17.78

1.14

PACKAGING: Standard 4ft lengths, unless otherwise specified.
Custom Pantone colors or ZEUS standard colors available on request.

Dual-Shrink Tubing is a ZEUS registered trademark.

PTFE/FEP

Dual-Shrink

®

Tubing

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0.0020

0.0020

0.020

0.008

0.0020

0.0025

0.0020

0.025

0.010

0.0020

0.0030

0.0020

0.030

0.012

0.0020

0.0040

0.0020

0.034

0.015

0.0020

0.0050

0.0030

0.038

0.018

0.0020

0.0060

0.0030

0.046

0.022

0.0020

0.0080

0.0030

0.050

0.027

0.0020

0.0100

0.0030

0.055

0.032

0.0020

0.0130

0.0030

0.060

0.039

0.0020

0.0160

0.0030

0.076

0.049

0.0020

0.0200

0.0020

0.093

0.061

0.0020

0.0250

0.0020

0.120

0.072

0.0020

0.0320

0.0020

0.150

0.089

0.0020

0.0400

0.0015

0.191

0.112

0.0020

0.0650

0.0015

0.240

0.141

0.0025

0.0730

0.0015

0.0840

0.0015

0.0980

0.0020

0.1100

0.0020

0.1620

0.0025

0.2040

0.0035

0.2580

0.0040

0.3250

0.0050

Dimensions (Inches)

E X T R U D E D

H E A T   S H R I N K

Inside

Wall

Expanded

Recovered

Recovered

Diameter

Thickness

I.D. Min.

I.D. Max.

Wall Thickness

Inches

Inches

Inches

Inches

Inches

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.

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.

PTFE Sub-Lite-Wall

®

Extruded & Heat Shrinkable Tubing

All Sub-Lite-Wall

®  

is custom ordered

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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.

Metric Dimensions (mm)

E X T R U D E D

H E A T   S H R I N K

Inside

Wall

Expanded

Recovered

Recovered

Diameter

Thickness

I.D. Min.

I.D. Max.

Wall Thickness

(mm)

(mm)

(mm)

(mm)

(mm)

0.051    

0.051    

0.508

0.203

0.051

0.064   

0.051    

0.635

0.254

0.051

0.076    

0.051  

0.762

0.305

0.051

0.102     

0.051

0.864

0.381

0.051

0.127     

0.076

0.965

0.457

0.051

0.152    

0.076

1.168

0.559

0.051

0.203     

0.076

1.270

0.686

0.051

0.254    

0.076

1.397

0.813

0.051

0.330

0.076

1.524

0.991

0.051

0.406

0.076

1.930

1.245

0.051

0.508

0.051

2.362

1.549

0.051

0.635

0.051

3.048

1.829

0.051

0.813

0.051

3.810

2.261

0.051

1.016

0.038

4.851

2.845

0.051

1.651

0.038

6.096

3.581

0.064

1.854

0.038

2.134

0.038

2.489

0.051

2.794

0.051

4.115

0.064

5.182

0.089

6.553

0.102

8.255

0.127

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.

PTFE Sub-Lite-Wall

®

Extruded & Heat Shrinkable Tubing

All Sub-Lite-Wall

®  

is custom ordered

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I.D.

O.D.

Pressure Rating*

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.

.003

.020

2000 psi

.005

.020

2000 psi

.010

.020

2000 psi

.003

.062

5000 psi

.005

.062

5000 psi

.007

.062

5000 psi

.010

.062

5000 psi

.020

.062

5000 psi

.030

.062

5000 psi

.040

.062

5000 psi

.055

.062

5000 psi

.062

.125

5000 psi

.080

.125

3000 psi

The dimensions and tolerances shown here are only a guide.

* Suggested maximum safe operating pressure

PEEK

Tubing

All PEEK

is custom ordered

Dimensions (Inches)

I.D.

O.D.

Pressure Rating*

.076

.508

2000 psi

.127

.508

2000 psi

.254

.508

2000 psi

.076

1.575

5000 psi

.127

1.575

5000 psi

.178

1.575

5000 psi

.254

1.575

5000 psi

.508

1.575

5000 psi

.762

1.575

5000 psi

1.016

1.575

5000 psi

1.397

1.575

5000 psi

1.575

3.175

5000 psi

2.032

3.175

3000 psi

Metric Dimensions (mm)

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Tensile Modulus

D638

KSI

1,309

Tensile Stress at Yield

D638

PSI

14,503

Glass Transition Temp

D3418

°F/°C

321/161

Dielectric Strength

D149

V/mil

3570

Thermal Endurance

NEMA MW 1000

°F/°C

752/400

Crystallinity

D3814

%

40

This data is based on PEEKshrink

®

recovered on a .575”

mandrel. Tubing performance and characteristics may

change based on tubing size.

PEEKshrink

®

Heat-Shrinkable Tubing for

Challenging Environments

All PEEKshrink is Custom Ordered

FEATURES:

• Continuous service temperature 500°F/260°C

• Translucent recovery shrink temperature 572°F - 644°F (300°C - 340°C)

• Opaque recovery shrink temperature 680°F - 725°F (360°C - 385°C)

• Recovered wall range of 0.004” to 0.010”

• Custom sizes and lengths available upon request

BENEFITS:

• Excellent abrasion resistance

• Extends life of the protected item

• Adhesion to metals

• Available in colors

SAMPLE APPLICATIONS:

• Electrical component covering

• Protective jacketing

• Wire Splicing

• Reusable medical devices

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS:

• Zeus will assist in developing custom

heatshrink processes

• Class VI approved materials

PEEKshrink

®

1.4:1 Heat Shrinkable AWG Tubing

85322

17

0.038

0.027

0.005

0.007

0.009

85318

16

0.045

0.032

0.005

0.007

0.009

85184

15

0.055

0.039

0.005

0.007

0.009

85204

14

0.085

0.060

0.005

0.007

0.009

85197

13

0.092

0.065

0.005

0.007

0.009

85189

12

0.101

0.072

0.005

0.007

0.009

85313

11

0.112

0.080

0.005

0.007

0.009

85310

10

0.125

0.089

0.005

0.007

0.009

85298

9

0.137

0.098

0.005

0.007

0.009

85294

8

0.160

0.114

0.005

0.007

0.009

85146

7

0.174

0.124

0.005

0.007

0.009

85063

6

0.200

0.143

0.005

0.007

0.009

85213

5

0.221

0.158

0.005

0.007

0.009

85236

4

0.252

0.180

0.005

0.007

0.009

85243

3

0.277

0.198

0.005

0.007

0.009

85246

2

0.316

0.226

0.005

0.007

0.009

85255

1

0.349

0.249

0.005

0.007

0.009

85326

0

0.392

0.280

0.005

0.007

0.009

**Standard Put Up:  4FtLgth**

Zeus P/N

Ordered as

AWG Size

As Supplied Inside

Diameter Min

Recovered ID

Max

Minimum

Nominal

Maximum

Properties                            ASTM                Units

PEEKshrink

®

Tubing Properties

Recovered Dimension After Shrinking

Wall Thickness

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PEEK

Insulated Wire

Insulated Copper Wire for Challenging
Environments

Feature/Capabilities:

• 100% AC spark tested during extrusion

• Round, square & rectangular profiles available

• Various types of wire available, incuding 

silver and nickel plated wire as well as 

custom wire types

Key Properties:

• High continuous operating temperature 

500°F/260°C

• Outstanding abrasion resistance

• Excellent dielectric strength

• Exceptional chemical resistance

• Protects against corrosion

SIZE NOMINAL 

BARE 

COPPER DIAMETER

NOMINAL BARE 

COPPER DIAMETER

(AWG)

(INCHES)

(MM)

4

0.2043

5.189

5

0.1819

4.620

6

0.1620

4.115

7

0.1443

3.665

8

0.1285

3.264

9

0.1144

2.906

10

0.1019

2.588

11

0.0907

2.304

12

0.0808

2.052

13

0.0720

1.829

14

0.0641

1.628

15

0.0571

1.450

16

0.0508

1.290

17

0.0453

1.151

18

0.0403

1.024

SIZE NOMINAL 

BARE 

COPPER DIAMETER

NOMINAL BARE 

COPPER DIAMETER

(AWG)

(INCHES)

(MM)

19

0.0359

0.912

20

0.0320

0.813

21

0.0285

0.724

22

0.0253

0.643

23

0.0226

0.574

24

0.0201

0.511

25

0.0179

0.455

26

0.0159

0.404

27

0.0142

0.361

28

0.0126

0.320

29

0.0113

0.287

30

0.0100

0.254

31

0.0089

0.226

32

0.0080

0.203

ASTM PEEK Insulated Wire Testing

PROPERTIES

ASTM

UNITS

NOMINAL TEST VALUE

Resistivity Testing

B3

-

lb/mile

2

859

Dielectric Breakdown

D149

kV RMS, at 60Hz

25

Relative Permittivity

D150

2.72

Dissipation Factor

D150

%

0.14%

DC Resistance

D257

T

-

in

2.72

*All PEEK Insulated Wire is custom ordered.  Wall thicknesses available from 0.001” - 0.026”  (0.025mm - 0.660mm) depending on the conductor size.

NEMA PEEK INSULATED WIRE TESTING

NEMA MW 1000 Test Section

Requirements 

(AWG 18 Heavy Build)

*

Results

Pass/Fail

3.3 Adherence & Flexibility

No cracks visible in film coating

No cracks 

visible

Pass

3.5 Heat Shock

No cracks visible in film coating at 280°C

No cracks 

visible

Pass

3.8 Dielectric Breakdown - Twisted Pair 

260°C

Minimum 5,700 VAC

11,650 VAC

Pass

Room Temperature

Minimum 5,700 VAC

12,200 VAC

Pass

3.9 Continuity

Shall not exceed 10 faults

0 Faults

Pass

*AWG 18 with 0.0015”(0.0381mm) wall

*AWG 8 with 0.008” (0.203mm) wall.  
Insulation thickness tested according to 
ASTM D374. Performance and character-
istics may change based on size.

*There are no NEMA 
requirement values for 
PEEK Insulated Wire. These 
requirements are based off 
the highest temperature 
rated MW-16C (240°C) 
from the NEMA MW 1000 
standard. Performance 
and characteristics may 
change based on size.

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Special Shapes 

All Special Shapes are custom ordered

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

n

Highly flexible

n

Impervious to most corrosives

n

Inert • Non-toxic

n

Heat resistant to 500°F.

n

Superior lubricity

n

Biocompatible

n

Reliable fluid transfer

n

High dielectric strength

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Performance Fiber

PEEK FIBER

FEP FIBER

ECTFE (Halar) Fiber

High tensile strength

Very robust

Impact and temperature resistant

Abrasion resistant

Luminous transmittance of 96%

Superior surface smoothness

Lightweight material

Excellent lubricity

Excellent value

PFA FIBER

ETFE (Tefzel) Fiber

PVDF Fiber

Superior purity

Superior mechanical toughness

UV stability

Chemical resistant

Chemical inertness

Mechanically tough

Long service life

Radiation resistant

Abrasion resistant

Properties based on standard Zeus PEEK Fiber. Custom colors, diameters, and properties available. Contact Zeus to

discuss.

Specification 

0.010”  Diameter

0.011”  Diameter

0.016”  Diameter

Units

PEEK FIBER SPECIFICATIONS (Natural or Black)

Min OD 

0.0085 

0.0095 

0.0145 

inches

Max OD 

0.0115 

0.0125 

0.0175 

inches

Avg OD - 3 STD DEV 

0.0085 

0.0095 

0.0145 

inches

Avg OD + 3 STD DEV 

0.0115 

0.0125 

0.0145

inches

Min Tensile Strength 

5.5 

11 

lbs

Min Tenacity 

3.6

3.7 

GPD

Min Rel Elongation @ 2 GPD 

%

Max Rel Elongation @ 2 GPD 

10 

11

%

Min Elongation @ Break 

18 

18 

20

%

Max Elongation @ Break 

30 

30 

35 

%

Min Shrinkage 

%

MAX SHRINKAGE 

%

ZEUS offers an arsenal of fibers designed to perform in diverse and demanding applications.

Properties such as high tensile strength, optical clarity, and extreme chemical and temperature

resistance define Zeus fiber. These lightweight monofilaments also have superior friction and wear

properties, and are ideal for use in abrasive environments.  Our standard product offering ranges in

size from .003” - .040” and includes fibers made from PEEK, PFA, FEP, ETFE, PVDF and ECTFE. Other

resins and customized products are available upon request.

Capitalizing on more than 45+ years of polymer experience, ZEUS continues to provide superior

products with the highest standards of quality and control. Whether it’s braided for a wiring

harness, woven for a filter, or chopped for composites, ZEUS fibers excel in the most demanding

environments and applications.

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PET, FEP, PEEK

, PE and EVA 

Dedicated to fulfilling the changes in the

markets our

customers serve,

ZEUS is pleased to

offer lay-flat tubing.

Lay-flat tubing was

traditionally

designed to meet

the needs for ultra-

thin walls in the

lighting and roller

industries but now

has applications in

many medical and

industrial markets. Lay-flat tubing made of

high quality polymers offer strength,

lubricity, chemical inertness and

biocompatibility.  

PET, FEP, PEEK

and PE

Wall Sizes:

.004" to .008"

ID Ranges:

.250" to 3.180"

Lay Flat Widths: .400" to 5.000"
H/S: 

Expansion ratios up to 2:1 

when applicable 

Put Up: 

Spooled or cut to length

ZEUS specializes in

made-to-order sizes

designed for your

unique application.

Color: Natural.  Custom colors available upon request.  

Contact a Tech. Acct Manager for details.

Lay-Flat Tubing

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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.

n

Makes monitoring accurate & effective

n

Insures consistent sampling results

n

Superior reliability

n

Non-contaminating

n

Protects integrity of sample & well water

ZEUS also has a complete line of FEP-

Lined Polyethylene (and other resins) tubing

developed specifically for the high purity

requirements of the

environmental

monitoring industries.

Contact one of our

Technical

Representatives for

more details on this

unique product and

how it can be

beneficial to your

application.

Dual Tube

®

Supplied in a variety of ODs and IDs
Other custom sizes and combinations quoted on request

Measurements (inches)

1/2" OD x 3/8" ID

and

1/2" OD x 3/8" ID

3/8" OD x 1/4" ID

and

1/4" OD x 1/8" ID

1/4" OD x 1/8" ID 

and 

1/4" OD x 1/8" ID

1/2" OD x 3/8" ID 

and 

3/8" OD x 1/4" ID

1/2" OD x 3/8" ID 

and 

1/4" OD x 1/8" ID

3/8" OD x 1/4" ID 

and 

3/8" OD x 1/4" ID

Metric Measurements (mm)

12.70 OD x 9.53 ID

and

12.70 OD x 9.53 ID

9.53 OD x 6.35 ID

and

6.35 OD x 3.18 ID

6.35 OD x 3.18 ID

and

6.35 OD x 3.18 ID

12.70 OD x 9.53 ID

and

9.53 OD x 6.35 ID

12.70 OD x 9.53 ID

and

6.35 OD x 3.18 ID

9.53 OD x 6.35 ID

and

9.53 OD x 6.35 ID

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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. 

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.

Dimensions (inches)

Nominal

Recommended

Nominal

Wall

Bundle

Item No.

I.D.

Thickness

Dia. Max.

Metric Dimensions (mm)

ZST-I-250

1/4

.030

.200

ZST-I-437

7/16

.030

.400

ZST-I-562

9/16

.030

.500

ZST-I-625

5/8

.035

.600

ZST-I-812

1 3/16

.035

.750

ZST-I-1000

1

.040

.975

ZST-I-1375

1 3/8

.045

1.350

Nominal

Recommended

Nominal

Wall

Bundle

Item No.

I.D.

Thickness

Dia. Max.

ZST-I-250

6.35

.76

5.08

ZST-I-437

11.11

.76

10.16

ZST-I-562

14.29

.76

12.70

ZST-I-625

15.88

.89

15.24

ZST-I-812 20.64

.89

19.05

ZST-I-1000

25.40

1.02

24.77

ZST-I-1375

34.93

1.14

34.29

Snaptube

®

Restores Damaged Conductors

n

Withstands continuous temperatures to     

n

Shockproof

500°F with PTFE

n

Abrasion proof

n

Outstanding concentricity    

n

Moisture proof   

Splines 

Wires, Cables, Coaxial Cores

Snaptube

®

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Absorv

Bioabsorbable

Polymers

Key Properties

n

Modulated degradation rates

n

Varying strengths and hardness

n

Multiple extrusion forms

n

FDA-approved for medical devices

n

Tailored to customers’ specifications

Zeus Capabilities

n

Tight tolerance extrusion

n

Sophisticated materials science

n

Advanced processing and

development

n

Multiple combinations of the product

Zeus is able to process bioabsorbable polymers into virtually any form including tubes,

monofilament, sheets, and microporous non-wovens.  We are able to extrude

bioabsorbable resins into high precision tubular geometries and perform full polymer

characterization, providing necessary data to meet regulatory requirements. 

Capabilities include tight tolerance extrusion, unique formulations, customization,

sophisticated materials science, and tailored degradation profiles. Zeus is able to assist

customers with material selection and testing, as well as evaluate possible processing

and product forms that are not currently part of its standard offering.

PLLA 

60 

180 - 190 

3.0 - 4.0 

65 

18 - 36

PGA

40 

215 - 225

6.0 - 7.0 

95 

4 - 6

PDLLA 

55 

amorph 

1.0 - 3.0 

40 

12 - 16

PCL 

-60 

55 - 65 

0.2 - 0.4 

25 

24 - 36

PLGA (85L/15G) 

55 

140 - 150 

2.0 - 4.0 

65 

12 - 18

PLGA (82L/18G) 

50

135 - 145 

2.0 - 4.0

60 

12 - 16

PLGA (10L/90G) 

42 

202 - 210 

3.0 - 6.0 

45

3 - 4

PDLGA (50DL/50G) 

45 

amorph 

2.0 - 4.0 

45 

1 - 2

PLDLA (80L/20DL)

60

115 - 130 

2.0 - 4.0

50 

12 - 18

PLC (70L/30C) 

20

105 - 115 

0.02 - 0.04 

12 - 24

Material

Tg

(C)

Tm

(C)

E

(Gpa)

σ

(MPa)

Mass Loss

(months)*

*Approximate values for a small selection of absorbable materials processed by Zeus

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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.  

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.

n

Microporous

n

Air permeable 

n

Soft and flexible

n

Biocompatible

n

Chemically resistant

n

High linear strength

n

Chemically inert

n

Low dielectric constant

n

Excellent radial expansion

n

Excellent UV resistance

n

Certified USP Class VI resin

n

Low coefficient of friction

n

Watertight (low pressure)

n

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. 

n

Tubing:

OD range = <1.5"

ID range = >0.005"

n

Monofilament

OD = >0.003"

n

IND Range: 1µ-200µ+

n

ePTFE Multi-Lumen

n

Variable porosity

n

Long continuous lengths available

n

ePTFE over wire

n

Custom material properties

n

Chemical impregnation

n

Custom colors

Aeos

®

ePTFE 

Tubing and Monofilament

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ZEUS Support

For over 45+ years, ZEUS has assisted medical

device engineers in bringing 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.

n

Test reports

n

Technical sales staff

n

SEM analysis

n

R&D engineering support

n

Special certs

n

Custom packaging

n

Product development

n

Medical grade inspection

n

Confidential support

n

Porosity/filtration testing

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

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

material’s nodes.

ZEUS is experienced

in manufacturing ePTFE with IND sizes ranging

from 1µ to over 200µ.

Aeos

® 

ePTFE 

Tubing and Monofilament

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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: 

n

Provide solutions for customers who

cannot perform secondary

applications in-house  

n

Reduce labor costs and time

n

Improve efficiency  

n

Reduce material cost

(economies of scale)  

Reduce scrap and waste  

Reduce capital expenditure  

n

Laser-Marking, Pad-Printing,

Drawn Fibers

Reduce need for prototyping

because of our high familiarity with

tubing  

Increase yields  

Increase gross profits  

Reduce lead time to end user  

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.

n

Tight tolerances

n

Available in thermoplastics and PTFE

n

Variable transition lengths

n

ID or OD may be modified

Value Added Services

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Custom Cutting

n

Tight tolerances available

n

Ability to control ovality

n

In-line cutting

n

Clean, crisp cuts

n

Angle cuts on one/both ends available

Custom Packaging & Labeling

n

ZEUS has ability to

print labels and bar

codes to

customer’s

specifications.

n

Ability to package and apply

label/bar code using customer

supplied materials which

reduces/eliminates customers need to

repackage

n

Blank-package materials for

distributors

n

Custom packaging to customers

specifications available

Drilling

n

Custom, clean and burr-

free holes

n

Single and multiple hole

configurations available

n

High-speed automation

capability

Etching

n

Improves the bondability of tubing 
without effecting mechanical 

properties

n

Can be done

over the length of

the tube or for

specific lengths on

the end

n

Extrusions can be

etched on the ID, OD or tip

n

Additional details available in the

Technical Information section

Applications include:

n

Insulator for fiber optic cable

n

Roller covers

n

Medical devices

n

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

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Value Added Services

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special tooling 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.

Heat Sealing

In applications 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

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 customer’s

parts reducing their equipment and labor

costs while decreasing their development

costs and production time.

Product Analysis & Enhancement

At ZEUS we’re

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 cutting-

edge 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.

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Value Added Services

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. 

Product Assembly - High Volume

As a world leader in fluoropolymer

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 pre-

packaged sub-components to leading

manufacturers and is in an ideal position to

offer these services to you.

Product Assembly - Light

Our tubing is used in many advanced

products ranging from minimally invasive

medical devices to high-performance

audio cables and automotive sub-

components.

As experts in the manufacturing and

modification of the tubular products we

offer, many companies have turned to

ZEUS to supply various tubing-based sub-

components. ZEUS has met this request with

our light-product assembly value added

services.

Retractable Coil Tubing

ZEUS is pleased to offer

a wide range of custom

fluoropolymer coiled

tubing. Resins such as FEP

and PFA. These plastics are known for their

excellent chemical resistance, non-stick

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.

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Value Added Services

Scoring

n

Partial slit of a tube’s wall running

axially along the length

n

Facilitates removal of tubing from a

device

n

Facilitates removal of tubing when

used as a manufacturing tool

Slitting

(Longitudinal cut that goes through the

entire wall of the tube along its axial length)

n

Allows a tube to be slipped over other 

components and easily removed

(easily installed)

n

Spiral slitting also available

Striping

(Straight and spiraled axial stripes along the 

length of a tube)

n

Radio opaque stripes available

n

Helps identify a tube in a bundle

n

Custom widths available

n

Able to match custom colors

Thermosetting/Forming

n

Use heat to set a

tube into a certain

shape

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 customer-

specified 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.

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Value Added Services

PTFE 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

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Technical Information

Table of Contents

Resin Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

PTFE - Polytetrafluoroethylene. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

FEP - Fluorinatedethylenepropylene . . . . . . . . . 63

PFA/MFA - Perfluoroalkoxy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

PVDF - Polyvinylidenefluoride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

THV - Tetrafluoroethylene hexafluoropropylene   

vinylidene fluoride. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

ETFE - Ethylenetetrafluoroethylene . . . . . . . . . . . 67

PEEK

- Polyetheretherketone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

PET - Polyethylene Terephthalate Polyester . . . 69

Nylons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

PE - Polyethylene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Shelf Life and Storage Requirements. . . . . . . . . 73

Test Reports/Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Traceability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Visual Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Technical Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Tubing Bend Radius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Biocompatibility and Certified USP Class VI

Approved Zeus Medical Grade Products . . . 75

Burst Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Chemical Compatibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Concentricity Formula . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Etching - Technical Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Fillers Used in Fluoropolymer Tubing . . . . . . . . . . 78

Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

BISMUTH and TUNGSTEN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Barium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Low Temperature Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Lubricity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Permeability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Sterilization Methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

UV Compatibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

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Resin Properties

PTFE - 

Polytetrafluoroethylene

Background

n

Originally discovered in the 1930’s 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 1940’s.

Extrudable grades of PTFE were

commercialized later and in 1966 ZEUS

was founded and began development of

advanced manufacturing processes for

PTFE.

n

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

n

The unique properties of PTFE has made it

the polymer

for 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 it’s

unparalleled chemical resistance

inertness, PTFE has become a choice

plastic for the chemical and analytical

sciences industries. 

Key Properties

n

Lowest coefficient of friction of any

polymer

n

Chemical resistance  (all common

solvents, acids and bases) and inertness

n

ETO and

autoclave

sterilizability

n

Working

temperature

range -454°F (-

270°C) to 500°F
(260°C)

Additional Properties

n

Excellent dielectric insulating properties

n

Biocompatibility- certified USP Class VI

n

Flame rating- UL 94 VO

n

Limiting oxygen index- greater than 95

ZEUS Capabilities

n

Etching capability for bonding

n

Fillers available for material modification
- Radio opaque
- Carbon
- Pigments
- Glass

n

Ultra-tight tolerance extrusions

n

Extruded forms
- Tubing
- Special Profiles

-Heat shrink

- Monofilament
- Multi-lumen

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Background

n

The development of PTFE was a significant

breakthrough in polymer sciences. The

special processing

requirements of PTFE led

researchers to develop a

melt-processable 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. 

Key Properties

n

Excellent coefficient of friction

n

Chemically resistant and inertness

n

Gamma, ETO and autoclave sterilizable

n

Maximum working temperature 400°F

(204°C)

n

Excellent transmission of UV rays

n

Lower gas and vapor permeability than

PTFE

n

Low absorption of solvents (less than 1%)

Additional Properties

n

Radiation Resistance

n

Excellent dielectric insulating properties

n

Melt weldability and thermoformability

n

Biocompatability- Certified USP Class VI

n

Environmental stability

n

Flame rating- UL 94 VO

n

Limiting oxygen index- greater than 95

ZEUS Capabilities

n

Etching available for bonding

n

Fillers available for material modification
- Radio opaque
- Carbon
- UV inhibitors

-Pigments

n

Tight tolerance extrusions

n

Extruded forms
- Tubing

- Lay-flat tubing
- Special profiles
- Heat shrink

- Monofilament
- Multi-lumen

Resin Properties

FEP - 

Fluorinatedethylenepropylene

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Background 

n

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.

Key Properties 

n

Excellent coefficient

of friction

n

Chemical resistance

to all common

solvents and

chemical inertness

n

Gamma, ETO, e-

beam and

autoclave strilizability

n

Maximum working temperature  500°F

(260°C)

n

Low gas permiability

n

Maintains a mechanical temperatures

n

Available in high purity grades

n

Excellent clarity and flexibility

n

Combines attributes of PTFE and FEP

Additional Properties 

n

Melt weldability and thermoformability

n

Flame rating- UL 94 VO 

n

Ultra-low levels of ionic extractables

ZEUS Capabilities 

n

Etching capability  for bonding

n

Fillers available for material modification
- Radio opaque
- Carbon
- Pigments

n

Tight tolerance

extrusions

n

Extruded forms
- Tubing
- Lay-flat tubing
- Special profiles
- Heat shrink
- Monofilament
- Multi-lumen

Resin Properties

PFA/MFA - 

Perfluoroalkoxy

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Background 

n

PVDF was designed

primarily for

application requiring

excellent chemical

resistance, high levels

of purity and superior

mechamical

properties. PVDF is

often used as a lining

or protective barrier in chemical

applications.

Key Properties 

n

Good coefficient of friction

n

Chemical resistance (all common solvents,

acids and bases) and inertness

n

Gamma, ETO, e-beam and autoclave

strilizability

n

Maximum service temperature 130° C

n

Excellent resistance to creep and fatigue

n

Superior tensile properties and impact

strengths

n

Excellent mechanical properties over a

broad temperature range

n

Excellent resistance to cut-through

Additional Properties

n

Radiation Resistance

n

High dielectric strength over a wide

temperature range

n

Melt weldability and thermoformability

n

Biocompatability- Certified USP Class VI

n

Environmental stability

n

Flame rating- UL 94 VO

n

Limiting oxygen index-

greater than 95

ZEUS Capabilities 

n

Etching capability  for

bonding

n

Fillers available for

material modification
- Radio opaque
- Carbon
- Pigments

n

Tight tolerance extrusions

n

Extruded forms
- Tubing
- Lay-flat tubing
- Monofilament
- Multi-lumen

Resin Properties

PVDF - 

Polyvinylidenefluoride

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Background 

n

THV resin is a

terpolymer of

tetrafluoroethylene,

hexafluoropropylene

and vinylided

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.

Key Properties 

n

Good coefficient of friction

n

Chemical resistance (all common solvents,

acids and bases) and inertness

n

Maximum service temperature 150° C

n

Exceptional optical clarity

n

Good UV transmittance

Additional Properties 

n

Melt weldability and thermoformability

n

High limiting oxygen index- does not

support combustion

ZEUS Capabilities 

n

Tight tolerance

extrusions

n

Extruded forms
- Tubing
- Lay-flat tubing
- Monofilament
- Multi-lumen

Resin Properties

THV - 

Tetrafluoroethylene

hexafluoropropylene   

vinylidene fluoride

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Background 

n

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 300°F (149°C). ETFE is the

resin of choice for applications requiring a

fluoropolymer with superior mechanical

properties. 

Key Properties 

n

Chemical resistance and inertness

n

Gamma, ETO, e-beam and autoclave

strilizability

n

Excellent impact resistance

n

Increased durability and stiffness over

other fluoropolymers

n

Higher pressure rating than other

fluoropolymers

n

Higher tensile strength and creep

resistance than other  fluoropolymers

n

Greater crush resistance than other

fluoropolymers

Additional Properties 

n

Radiation Resistance

n

Melt weldability and thermoformability

n

Flame rating- UL 94 VO

n

Limiting oxygen index- 30

ZEUS Capabilities 

n

Etching capability  for bonding

n

Fillers available for material modification
- Radio opaque
- Carbon
- Pigments

n

Tight tolerance

extrusions

n

Extruded forms
- Tubing
- Lay-flat tubing
- Special profiles
- Monofilament
- Multi-lumen

Resin Properties

ETFE - 

Ethylenetetrafluoroethylene

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Background 

n

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 PEEK’s

®

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. 

Key Properties 

n

Good coefficient of friction

n

Gamma and autoclave sterilizability

n

Chemical resistance (all common solvents,

acids and bases) 

n

Maximum service temperature 250-260° C

n

Excellent impact and wear resistance

n

Excellent creep and fatigue resistance

n

Idea replacement for stainless steel for

weight and chemical compatibility

Additional Properties 

n

Radiation Resistance 

n

High temperature resistance

n

Low flammability value

n

Excellent hydrolysis resistance

n

High strength

n

Thermoformability

n

Exceptional torsional stability

n

High strength

n

High burst pressure

ZEUS Capabilities 

n

Fillers available for

material

modification
- Radio opaque
- Carbon
- Pigments

n

Tight tolerance

extrusions

n

Extruded forms
- Tubing
- Lay-flat tubing
- Special profiles
- Heat shrink
- Monofilament
- Multi-lumen
- Analytical tubing
- Sub-Lite-Wall

®

tubing

Resin Properties

PEEK

Polyetheretherketone

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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.

Key Properties 

n

Clarity

n

UV resistant (with additive)

n

Extremely strong

n

Shrink-back

temperature begins at

180°F (82°C)

n

Operating temperature

exceeding 338°F

(170°C)

n

Low cost resin

Additional Properties 

n

Excellent dielectric

strength

n

Very lightweight

n

Low water

absorption

ZEUS Capabilities 

n

Fillers available for material modification
- Radio opaque
- Carbon
- Pigments (specialty colors)
- UV Inhibitors

n

Extruded forms
- Tubing
- Lay-flat tubing
- Heat shrink
- Ultra thin walls

Resin Properties

PET - 

Polyethylen

e Terephthalate    

Polyester

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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 application. 

Nylon 6

n

High elasticity

n

High tensile strength

n

High resistance to abrasion

n

High chemical resistance

Nylon 6/6

n

Strongest

unreinforced

aliphatic nylon

n

Most abrasion

resistant unreinforced aliphatic nylon

n

Better low temperature toughness than

Nylon 6 or acetal

n

Improved stiffness with addition of glass

fiber- unlike acetal

n

Good fatigue resistance

Nylon 11

n

Low water absorption

n

UV resistant

n

Good tensile strength

n

Heat resistant 

n

Low impact strength

Nylon 12

n

Lowest moisture

absorption of any

commercial nylon

n

Chemical resistance

n

Excellent dimensional

stability and electrical

properties

n

Lowe density

n

FDA approved

PEBA

n

Available in 35-72 and custom durometers

n

Good low temperature properties

n

Wide range of flex moduli

n

Excellent resistance to fatigue during

flexing

n

Very good tensile strength

n

Material modification: 
- Radio opaque 

Resin Properties

Nylons

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HDPE

n

Maximum temperature: 150° F (66°C) -

short duration; 130°F (54°C) - long duration

n

Inherent lubricity

n

Excellent chemical

resistance

n

Hardest and stiffest

version of PE

n

Resistant to sunlight 

n

Tensile strength:

3,200 - 4,500 psi

LDPE

n

Maximum temperature: 150°F (66°C) -

short duration; 130° F (54°C) - long

duration

n

Inherent lubricity

n

Excellent chemical resistance

n

Softest and most flexible version of PE

n

High elongation, thus, excellent impact

strength

n

Tensile strength: 1,200 - 4,000 psi

ZEUS Capabilities 

n

Extruded forms
- Tubing
- Dual Tube

®

- Lay-flat tubing 
- Special profiles

Resin Properties

PE - Polyethylene

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Coloring Plastics

Introduction to Coloring Plastics

Color measurement and matching may seem to

be simple topics, but they represent some of the

greatest challenges and difficulties in the plastics

processing industry. Understanding color is more

than just picking a Pantone® shade. Getting the

appearance of the product or component right is

fundamental to getting the product right – it is the

first thing a customer sees, and mistakes or errors

can result in costly rejects.

Color is not just visually important. Due to

increasing legislation, particularly in the area of

heavy metal colorants, the replacement of many

traditional colorants with alternatives that have

different performance characteristics and

processing are being created (see our ROHS and

WEEE information). Color not only affects our

emotional response to a product, it is an

emotional subject in its own right.

Standard 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.

If matching a Pantone

®

chart color is critical in

your application, ZEUS recommends that you

have a physical Pantone

®

chart available on-

hand for accurate color results. Pantone

®

chart

colors do not reproduce accurately through the

process of digital reproduction and we do not

recommend this approach.

ZEUS uses charts from Pantone, Inc. We use the

most current Formula Guide, Solid Uncoated, and

Pastel Formula Guide + Chips.

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.

ZEUS Capabilities

• Pantone

®

chart color matching (please have 

your own Pantone

®

chart available for color 

verification)

• Custom colors from tubing samples
• Striping - Straight or Spiral
• OD-only Striping
• Natural colors available
• Translucent available in some materials
•  RoHS and WEEE compliant colors available

General Information

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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-23053/11 and /12 are labeled

with expiration date on tubing. All ZEUS

products are labeled with date of

manufacture.

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 test equipment

available through ZEUS testing labs include:

n

Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

n

Contact Angle Testers

n

Laser Micrometers 

n

Dielectric Tester

n

Optical Comparator

n

Instron

®

Tensile Tester

n

Differential Scanning Calorimeter

n

Melt Flow Index Tester

n

Specific Gravity Tester

n

Vacuum/Pressure Tester

n

Other Specialized and Proprietary Testers

A Certificate of Compliance is sent with every

shipment, and test reports certifying

conformance to military and commercial

specifications are available upon request.

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.

Traceability

We at ZEUS take great pride in our ability to

maintain full traceability on all parts that we

manufacture. Complete traceability is ensured

through our ERP 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. ZEUS lot numbers appear on all

packaging 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

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 ISO Class 7 certified

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 .020", 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.

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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*

1/32" Industrial

.660" 

1/16" Industrial

1.375"

3/32" Industrial

2.00"

1/8" Industrial

3.25"

3/16" Industrial

4.00"

1/4" Industrial

6.50"

5/16" Industrial

8.00"

3/8" Industrial

9.00"

7/16" Industrial

9.50"

1" Industrial

12.00"

*Please Note: The bend radius is 1/2 the diameter.

Biocompatibility and Certified USP

Class VI Approved Resins

ZEUS is proud to offer USP Class VI resin to meet

the 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 multi-

lumens:

n

PTFE - Polytetrafluoroethylene

n

FEP - Fluorinatedethylenepropylene

n

PFA - Perfluoroalkoxy

n

ETFE - Ethylenetetrafluoroethylene

n

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

n

Systemic Injection (Acute Systemic Toxicity,

Mice)

n

Intracutaneous Test (Intracutaneous

Toxicity, Rabbits)

n

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.

Technical Notes

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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.

The theoretical burst pressure of tubing at

ambient temperature can be calculated by

using the ID and OD dimensions in inches and

the tensile strength at yield in pounds per

square inch.

The following formula is to be used as a guide in

the design process.  It does not consider factors

such as steam pressure and elevated

temperature, 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 today’s highly

volatile chemical compounds and exotic fluids.

The widespread acceptance within the

chemical, environmental, defense, aerospace,

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.

Concentricity Formula

To determine a tube’s concentricity use the

following formula:
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 tubing’s

cross section. This can be measured using a

toolmakers micrometer or optical comparator.

- ASTM D 2671    11.3 

Technical Notes

P =

T (OD

2

- ID

2

)

OD

2

+ ID

2

P = Theoretical Burst Pressure, psi 
T = Tensile Strength at Yield, psi 

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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 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?

Color is not a reliable indicator of etch

quality. For this reason ZEUS includes etch

certifications with each order shipped.

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” .

ZEUS performs contact angle tests on all

etched tubing orders and includes a

Certificate of Compliance with the material. 

Technical Notes

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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. 

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 Technical Account

Manager 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. 

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.

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.

Technical Notes

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Low Temperature Rating

Fluoropolymer resins maintain their lubricity,

abrasion resistance, and strength at

temperatures below freezing. Extensive testing

at 0°F (-18°C) and lower have shown that PTFE is

the ideal choice for cryogenic applications.

With a low temperature range of -450°F

(-268°C), showing little or no embrittlement, PTFE

remains highly flexible at temperatures below
-100°F (-73°C).

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. 
Fluoropolymer’s 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. 

Permeability

Definition:

1. The flux of a small penetrate molecule

(permeate) through a matrix which

accounts for chemical interaction

between the permeate and the matrix.

2. The property of a material quantization the

flux of a small penetrate molecules

(permeate) through a material such as a

polymer by a sufficient chemical and

concentration gradient.

3. The product of the Diffusion (interaction-

less transport of a small diffusion molecule

through a matrix based on a

concentration gradient) and the Solubility

(the interaction between the solubility

diffusion and the matrix).

4. To get a true test of permeation, the test

should be run on the final component,

due to the impact of morphology of the

polymer matrix 

 

and the many variables

that can impact permeability.

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 Account

Manager for advice in selecting the ideal

resin for your application.

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Technical Notes

Relationship for gaseous permeation is:

P = D S
P is the permeability (cm3(STP)/sec-cm-cm

Hg)
D is the diffusion coefficient (sm2/sec)
S is the solubility coefficient (cm3(STP)/cm3-

cm Hg)

Sterilization Methods

Please see the following table to select the best

material suited for your sterilization method of

choice. 

Sterilization methods: 

ETO, Autoclave, and Gamma

Resin

ETO

Autoclave

Gamma

PTFE

Excellent

Average

Poor

FEP

Excellent

Excellent

Good

PFA

Excellent

Excellent

Poor

ETFE

Excellent

Excellent

Good

PVDF

Excellent

Excellent

Good

PEEK™

Excellent

Excellent

Excellent

Polyethelyne Excellent

Excellent

Good*

*High density grades not as stable as medium and

low grades

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 Account Manager for more

information on this very useful property of

fluoropolymer tubing.

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