What is Nylon Tubing?
Nylon tubing has a significant role to play in a range of pneumatic applications. Nylon was initially produced in 1935 by Wallace Carothers of DuPont. It is a common name for a group of synthetic polymers which have a great number of uses.
Nylon tubing is one of these purposes; this is due to the way that nylon is made up chemically. It’ flexibility and durability means that for the purposes of being used in a pneumatic capacity, nylon tubing is the perfect option.
Alongside being used in pneumatics then this high quality nylon tubing is ideal for applications such as instrumentation, fuels and oils; lubrication compressed air refrigeration; coolant lines; low pressure hydraulics; air conditioning and various automotive uses.
Properties of Nylon Tubing
What are the properties of nylon tubing? What makes it such a handy versatile type of hose? Some of the most important properties of our high quality nylon tubing include:
- resistant to most solvents, alkalis, oils, grease petroleum products; moulds and dilute acids
- the flexibility of nylon tubing makes it ideal for being used in tight areas as it can be set up in a fashion that fits the space
- another positive is resistance to abrasion – meaning that in an environment where it may get pulled around, it will not easily be damaged
- nylon tubing doesn’t crack under stress – so can be used in hot environments
- being lightweight, nylon tubing is suitable to keep the overall weight of the system it is used in down
- can be used in temperatures from -40 to + 80 degrees Celsius
- available in metric or imperial sizes!
- available in various colours to suit the job; alongside this certain lengths are available in wall mounted storage meaning they can be easily accessed and you can cut the length you require!
Why buy Nylon Tubing From HoseShop
HoseShop are market leaders when it comes to Industrial Hoses and nylon tubing is no exception! We have nylon tubing and all the pneumatic plastic fittings required for a whole host of tasks. We’ve been in the industrial hose business for many years, and as such have a wealth of knowledge. If you want to know more about nylon tubing or any other hoses, then contact us today!
