Chemical Transfer Tubing

Fluid transfer applications can require tubing that will safely withstand exposure to aggressive chemicals, including solvents, acids, and alkalis. Selecting tubing designed to handle chemicals is a critical component to ensure safe, contamination-free, and long-term fluid transfer performance.

We offer Freelin-Wade high-quality tubing manufactured in a wide variety of materials, allowing us to supply you with the best solutions for your fluid transfer applications.  From industrial equipment to agriculture to oil and gas projects and more, we provide plastic tubing for nearly all industries.

The Importance of Chemical-Compatibility for Fluid Transfer Applications

Chemical compatibility is critical for fluid transfer operations. Tubing material not designed to withstand chemical contact can crack, swell, or degrade. This can lead to safety risks, damage, contamination, leaks, or total failure. Several tubing options are designed to withstand a variety of chemical exposure, such as Nylon, PVC, and Polyethylene.

Features of Fluid Transfer Tubing

Tubing materials manufactured for fluid transfer applications are designed with key performance features and characteristics in mind, including: 

• Chemical compatibility
• High temperature tolerance
• Excellent flexibility
• Kink resistance
• Low moisture absorption
• Abrasion resistance
• Long-term durability

Benefits of Using Freelin-Wade Plastic Tubing

Freelin-Wade tubing is designed to support safe, efficient, and reliable fluid transfer applications. Advantages of Freelin-Wade’s tubing include:

• Resistance to a variety of aggressive chemicals, including acids, alkalis, and solvents.
• Improved purity and contamination control.
• Increased flexibility for ease of installation and routing.
• Long service life and functional operation.
• Quality protection and performance in many environments.
• Availability in a wide range of materials, sizes, colors, and configurations.
• Custom manufacturing options to match your application requirements.

Materials and Types of Fluid Transfer Tubing

• FEP: Balances high heat resistance, exceptional chemical resistance, and purity for chemical transfers.
• Polyethylene (PE): Economical, flexibility, and resistance to many acids, alkalis, and solvents.
• PVC: Good chemical resistance, flexibility, in non-phthalate formulations for contamination-free transfer.
• Nylon: Resistant to many chemicals, including solvents, alkalis, oils, grease, petroleum, and fungal growth.
• PVDF: Designed for fluid transfer, with excellent chemical resistance and long-term durability.
• Polyurethane (PU): Highly flexible abrasion resistance, naturally resistant to a variety of chemicals, water, fuel, oil, abrasion, and fungus.
• Custom: Tubing can be manufactured to your fluid transfer application needs.

Fluid Transfer Plastic Tubing Applications

Freelin-Wade fluid transfer tubing is trusted for transferring aggressive fluids and chemicals across a wide range of industries. Common transfer applications include but are not limited to:

• Agriculture equipment
• Pool and spa products
• Water testing and purification
• Semiconductor processing
• Oil and gas drilling
• Industrial cleaning solutions
• Commercial laundries and washers
• Car washing equipment and automotive projects
• Silk screen printers and paint transfers

Selecting the Right Tubing Material for Fluid Transfer Applications

Choosing the right tubing for your fluid transfer project is one of the most important decisions you can make. There are several factors to consider, including:

• Temperature tolerance: Different tubing materials have different operating temperatures. Your tubing must be able to operate within the full temperature range of your application.
• Pressure capacity: Tubing must be able to handle pressures created within your transfer system.
• Flexibility: Be sure that your tubing matches your requirements for flexibility, bending, and kink-resistance.
• Length of exposure: Some tubing materials are designed to withstand constant exposure to chemicals, aggressive temperatures, and pressures, while others are better suited for intermittent contact.
• Chemical compatibility: While our tubing is designed to withstand a variety of chemicals, be sure to select a material that is compatible with the specific types of chemicals in your transfer systems.
• Regulatory compliance: Certain industries require tubing that meets specific regulatory requirements. Choose a tubing material that meets your application requirements and industry standards.

These factors can all greatly impact your tubing’s performance and longevity, as well as your overall chemical transfer operations. 

We offer free tubing samples so you can thoroughly test and validate your selection prior to making a final decision.