High-Quality PTFE, FEP, PFA Tubing & Products
Serving the needs of high-demand industries such as aerospace, medical, chemical processing, electrical, and semiconductor, Tef-Cap Industries offers more than 50 years of experience with Fluoropolymer Tubing (Teflon) and has quickly become one of the leaders in chemical-resistant tubing and fluid handling. As a top choice among chemical-resistant tubing companies, our custom fabrication of PTFE, FEP, and PFA fluoropolymer tubing—along with quick turnaround—puts Tef-Cap in a position to respond to the needs of the ever-changing fields where precision and quality count.
Tef-Cap Industries manufactures and stocks a complete line of PFA heat shrink tubing as well as heat-shrinkable PTFE and FEP options, providing a full range of chemical-resistant tubing types extruded from FDA- and USP Class VI approved resins. We offer large-diameter heat-shrinkable FEP roll covers; extruded smoothbore FEP, PFA, and PTFE spaghetti tubing in American Wire Gauge (AWG) sizes; convoluted PTFE tubing in both standard flex and extra flex; corrugated FEP tubing; and Teflon PTFE tubing.
We specialize in the design of heat-shrinkable FEP and heat-shrinkable PFA probe covers for sensors, thermocouples, probes, thermometers, and RTD’s that help ensure the life of delicate instruments and measuring devices in corrosive environments. Our team extrudes custom chemical-resistant tubing dimensions to meet exact drawing tolerances, ensuring optimal fit and protection for specialized assemblies.
Heat Shrink Tubing
Flexible Tubing
High Quality Industrial Tubing Solutions
Established in 1986, Tef Cap Industries has become one of the leading manufacturers of Heat Shrinkable PTFE, FEP, PFA Tubing and Fluoropolymer Products for the aerospace, automotive, chemical, pharmaceutical, medical, food, semiconductor, and electronics industries. As a trusted PFA heat shrink tubing company, our chemical-resistant tubing line has grown to include resins such as PTFE, PFA, FEP, MFA, THV, ETFE, ECTFE, PVDF, and PEEK—all of which are designed for a wide range of high-purity and corrosive applications and can withstand temperature ranges from -275°F to 500°F Specializing in Heat Shrinkable Sleeves, Tef Cap Industries produces commercial heat shrinkable fluoropolymers that meet the dimensional requirements of both 23053/11 and 23053/12 specifications. Tef Cap can also produce custom sizes and shrink ratios in Teflon PTFE Tubing, Teflon FEP Tubing and Teflon PFA Tubing. Our secondary processes on Fluoropolymer Tubing include Sealing, Cuffing, Flaring, Cutting, Slitting, Etching, Thermosetting and Striping. Tef Cap also installs FEP Roll Covers and Encapsulates Thermocouples, Probes and Thermometers with a shrinkable FEP or PFA Probe Cover all in house saving customers both time and money.From Wall Thickness to Color, We Produce Tubing to Fit any Specification
Tef Cap Industries, a trusted PFA tubing manufacturer, makes a wide range of tubing solutions for a wide spectrum of industries, from medical and aerospace to industrial and more. Our fluoropolymer tubing can be produced to fit any specification, from thickness to color, and more to meet your needs. Our durable, reliable tubing ensures you receive products that provide exceptional performance, durability, and reliability. If your business needs high-quality custom fluoropolymer tubing, you can depend on us to deliver.
What are the Benefits of Fluoropolymer Tubing?
- Extreme Chemical Resistance: High-performance chemical-resistant tubing extruded from fluoropolymers resists a wide range of aggressive solvents and industrial chemicals, preventing degradation or reactions without shrinking, disintegrating, or dissolving.
- High-Temperature Resistance: Products such as PFA heat shrink tubing deliver an impressive thermal envelope, withstanding continuous operational extremes from -328°F to 500°F (-200°C to 260°C) for unparalleled versatility in high-heat applications.
- Excellent Electrical Insulation: Products like PFA heat shrink tubing provide outstanding electrical insulation thanks to a low dielectric constant that makes them ideal for insulating wires and cables at high voltages. This tubing works well for high-voltage transmission cables, splicing in corrosive environments, fiber optics, and protecting electronic leads.
- Weather Resistance: Not only is it resistant to heat, cold, and corrosion, but fluoropolymer chemical-resistant tubing maintains its integrity and will not shrink or warp under a range of weather conditions, including UV rays (sunlight), rain, and waste gases, making it a great choice for aerospace, automotive, and electronics applications, even when used in an outdoor environment.
What hose or tubing material is the most chemically resistant?
PTFE is the benchmark. In 50+ years of building chemical resistant tubing we have yet to find a common industrial chemical that attacks it, with the known exceptions of molten alkali metals and elemental fluorine at high temperature. PFA matches PTFE’s chemical resistance and adds melt processability, so you get a smoother bore and better clarity. FEP is close behind but tops out around 400F instead of 500F. If you need flexibility more than ultimate resistance, PVDF and ETFE handle most acids and solvents at lower cost. We size the choice around three things: the chemical, the continuous operating temperature, and whether you need the line to flex.
Is polypropylene tubing chemically compatible with most process fluids?
Polypropylene is compatible with a wide range of acids, bases and salt solutions, and it’s inexpensive, which is why it shows up in lab and low-pressure work. The limits matter though: it degrades with strong oxidizers, chlorinated and aromatic solvents, and it’s generally rated to about 180F. It also has lower purity than fluoropolymers, so it’s not the right call for semiconductor or high-purity pharmaceutical fluid paths. We stock chemical resistant tubing in PTFE, FEP, PFA, PVDF, ETFE and PEEK, all produced from FDA and USP Class VI approved resins with documented lot traceability. Send us the chemical, concentration, temperature and pressure, and we’ll confirm the right material in writing before you order.