Extruded PTFE Tubing – AWG (American Wire Gauge)
Polytetrafluoroethylene or Teflon PTFE tubing is the first and most common of the fluoropolymer products. Spaghetti tubing, or small-diameter PTFE tubing manufactured to AWG (American Wire Gauge) sizes, has the widest range of applications thanks to its high service temperature, superior chemical resistance, and insulating properties. With a clean smoothbore interior PTFE Tubing AWG or extruded PTFE tubing, you get a restriction-free flow. Tubing manufactured from PTFE resins has a low permeability to gases and liquids. PTFE is almost completely inert to chemical attack, but under special conditions, it can be affected by such substances as alkali metals and halogens. PTFE is a solid fluorocarbon and has a very high molecular weight that consists solely of carbon and fluorine. PTFE Tubing is hydrophobic which means water nor any water containing substances can wet the surface of PTFE.
Teflon PTFE Tubing AWG is heat-resistant to 500°F and is ETO (ethylene oxide) and autoclave sterilizable for repeat usage. Fluoropolymer tubing is considered a highly flexible tube, but the properties of PTFE tubing allow for it to have the best flex life out of all fluoropolymers.
Specifications : AMS3653 / AMS3654 / AMS3655 / M22129 are only used for sizing refrences only.
PTFE tubing is produced in three different wall sizes: Standard wall, thin wall, and light wall (or lightweight wall)- PTFE temperature range: -454°F (–270°C) to 500°F (260°C)
- PTFE offers excellent chemical & electrical product protection.
- Biocompatible: USP Class VI and FDA compliant
- Excellent crack and stress-resistance
| Size | Minimum ID | Nominal ID | Maximum ID | Nominal OD | Nominal Wall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWG 32 | .008 | .010 | .012 | .020 | .005 |
| AWG 30 | .010 | .012 | .015 | .030 | .009 |
| AWG 28 | .013 | .015 | .018 | .033 | .009 |
| AWG 26 | .016 | .018 | .021 | .036 | .009 |
| AWG 24 | .020 | .022 | .026 | .046 | .012 |
| AWG 23 | .023 | .026 | .029 | .012 | .012 |
| AWG 22 | .025 | .028 | .032 | .052 | .012 |
| AWG 21 | .029 | .032 | .035 | .056 | .012 |
| AWG 20 | .032 | .034 | .038 | .066 | .016 |
| AWG 19 | .036 | .038 | .042 | .070 | .016 |
| AWG 18 | .040 | .042 | .046 | .074 | .016 |
| AWG 17 | .045 | .047 | .052 | .079 | .016 |
| AWG 16 | .051 | .053 | .058 | .085 | .016 |
| AWG 15 | .057 | .059 | .065 | .091 | .016 |
| AWG 14 | .064 | .066 | .072 | .098 | .016 |
| AWG 13 | .072 | .076 | .081 | .108 | .016 |
| AWG 12 | .081 | .085 | .091 | .117 | .016 |
| AWG 11 | .091 | .095 | .101 | .127 | .016 |
| AWG 10 | .102 | .106 | .112 | .138 | .016 |
| AWG 9 | .114 | .118 | .124 | .158 | .020 |
| AWG 8 | .129 | .133 | .139 | .173 | .020 |
| AWG 7 | .144 | .148 | .155 | .188 | .020 |
| AWG 6 | .162 | .166 | .174 | .206 | .020 |
| AWG 5 | .182 | .186 | .195 | .226 | .020 |
| AWG 4 | .204 | .208 | .218 | .248 | .020 |
| AWG 3 | .229 | .234 | .244 | .274 | .020 |
| AWG 2 | .258 | .263 | .273 | .303 | .020 |
| AWG 1 | .289 | .294 | .305 | .334 | .020 |
| AWG 0 | .325 | .330 | .342 | .370 | .020 |
PTFE Tubing : Standard Wall AWG ( Non Mil-Spec )
| Size | Minimum ID | Nominal ID | Maximum ID | Nominal OD | Nominal Wall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWG 32 | .008 | .010 | .012 | .020 | .005 |
| AWG 30 | .010 | .012 | .015 | .030 | .009 |
| AWG 28 | .013 | .015 | .018 | .033 | .009 |
| AWG 26 | .016 | .018 | .021 | .036 | .009 |
| AWG 24 | .020 | .022 | .026 | .042 | .010 |
| AWG 23 | .023 | .026 | .029 | .046 | .010 |
| AWG 22 | .025 | .028 | .032 | .048 | .010 |
| AWG 21 | .029 | .032 | .035 | .052 | .010 |
| AWG 20 | .032 | .034 | .038 | .058 | .012 |
| AWG 19 | .036 | .038 | .042 | .062 | .012 |
| AWG 18 | .040 | .042 | .046 | .066 | .012 |
| AWG 17 | .045 | .047 | .052 | .071 | .012 |
| AWG 16 | .051 | .053 | .058 | .077 | .012 |
| AWG 15 | .057 | .059 | .065 | .083 | .012 |
| AWG 14 | .064 | .066 | .072 | .090 | .012 |
| AWG 13 | .072 | .076 | .081 | .100 | .012 |
| AWG 12 | .081 | .085 | .091 | .109 | .012 |
| AWG 11 | .091 | .095 | .101 | .119 | .012 |
| AWG 10 | .102 | .106 | .112 | .130 | .012 |
| AWG 9 | .114 | .118 | .124 | .148 | .015 |
| AWG 8 | .129 | .133 | .139 | .163 | .015 |
| AWG 7 | .144 | .148 | .155 | .178 | .015 |
| AWG 6 | .162 | .166 | .174 | .196 | .015 |
| AWG 5 | .182 | .186 | .195 | .216 | .015 |
| AWG 4 | .204 | .208 | .218 | .238 | .015 |
| AWG 3 | .229 | .234 | .244 | .264 | .015 |
| AWG 2 | .258 | .263 | .273 | .293 | .015 |
| AWG 1 | .289 | .294 | .305 | .324 | .015 |
| AWG 0 | .325 | .330 | .342 | .360 | .015 |
PTFE Tubing : Standard Wall AWG ( Non Mil-Spec )
| Size | Minimum ID | Nominal ID | Maximum ID | Nominal OD | Nominal Wall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWG 32 | |||||
| AWG 30 | .010 | .012 | .015 | .024 | .006 |
| AWG 28 | .013 | .015 | .018 | .027 | .006 |
| AWG 26 | .016 | .018 | .021 | .030 | .006 |
| AWG 24 | .020 | .022 | .026 | .034 | .006 |
| AWG 23 | .023 | .026 | .029 | .038 | .006 |
| AWG 22 | .025 | .028 | .032 | .040 | .006 |
| AWG 21 | .029 | .032 | .035 | .044 | .006 |
| AWG 20 | .032 | .034 | .038 | .046 | .006 |
| AWG 19 | .036 | .038 | .042 | .050 | .006 |
| AWG 18 | .040 | .042 | .046 | .054 | .006 |
| AWG 17 | .045 | .047 | .052 | .059 | .006 |
| AWG 16 | .051 | .053 | .058 | .065 | .006 |
| AWG 15 | .057 | .059 | .065 | .071 | .006 |
| AWG 14 | .064 | .066 | .072 | .082 | .008 |
| AWG 13 | .072 | .076 | .081 | .092 | .008 |
| AWG 12 | .081 | .085 | .091 | .101 | .008 |
| AWG 11 | .091 | .095 | .101 | .111 | .008 |
| AWG 10 | .102 | .106 | .112 | .122 | .008 |
| AWG 9 | .114 | .118 | .124 | .130 | .008 |
| AWG 8 | .129 | .133 | .139 | .149 | .008 |
| AWG 7 | .144 | .148 | .155 | .164 | .008 |
| AWG 6 | .162 | .166 | .174 | .186 | .010 |
| AWG 5 | .182 | .186 | .195 | .206 | .010 |
| AWG 4 | .204 | .208 | .218 | .228 | .010 |
| AWG 3 | .229 | .234 | .244 | .254 | .010 |
| AWG 2 | .258 | .263 | .273 | .284 | .010 |
| AWG 1 | .289 | .294 | .305 | .314 | .010 |
| AWG 0 | .325 | .330 | .342 | .354 | .012 |
PTFE Tubing : Light Wall AWG ( Non Mil-Spec )
| Size | Minimum ID | Nominal ID | Maximum ID | SW OD | TW OD | LW OD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWG 32 | .010 | .020 | .020 | |||
| AWG 30 | .010 | .012 | .015 | .030 | .030 | .024 |
| AWG 28 | .013 | .015 | .018 | .033 | .033 | .027 |
| AWG 26 | .016 | .018 | .021 | .036 | .036 | .030 |
| AWG 24 | .020 | .022 | .026 | .046 | .042 | .034 |
| AWG 23 | .023 | .026 | .029 | .049 | .046 | .038 |
| AWG 22 | .025 | .028 | .032 | .052 | .048 | .040 |
| AWG 21 | .029 | .032 | .035 | .056 | .052 | .044 |
| AWG 20 | .032 | .034 | .038 | .066 | .058 | .046 |
| AWG 19 | .036 | .038 | .042 | .070 | .062 | .500 |
| AWG 18 | .040 | .042 | .046 | .074 | .066 | .054 |
| AWG 17 | .045 | .047 | .052 | .079 | .071 | .059 |
| AWG 16 | .051 | .053 | .058 | .085 | .077 | .065 |
| AWG 15 | .057 | .059 | .065 | .091 | .083 | .071 |
| AWG 14 | .064 | .066 | .072 | .098 | .090 | .082 |
| AWG 13 | .072 | .076 | .081 | .108 | .100 | .092 |
| AWG 12 | .081 | .085 | .091 | .117 | .109 | .101 |
| AWG 11 | .091 | .095 | .101 | .127 | .119 | .111 |
| AWG 10 | .102 | .106 | .112 | .138 | .130 | .122 |
| AWG 9 | .114 | .118 | .124 | .158 | .148 | .130 |
| AWG 8 | .129 | .133 | .139 | .173 | .163 | .149 |
| AWG 7 | .144 | .148 | .155 | .188 | .178 | .164 |
| AWG 6 | .162 | .166 | .174 | .206 | .196 | .186 |
| AWG 5 | .182 | .186 | .195 | .226 | .216 | .206 |
| AWG 4 | .204 | .208 | .218 | .248 | .238 | .228 |
| AWG 3 | .229 | .234 | .244 | .274 | .264 | .254 |
| AWG 2 | .258 | .263 | .273 | .303 | .293 | .284 |
| AWG 1 | .289 | .294 | .305 | .334 | .324 | .314 |
| AWG 0 | .325 | .330 | .342 | .370 | .360 | .354 |
PTFE Tubing : Side by Side Wall
AWG • Material Specification
- Standard Measurement : ID / OD
- Standard Wall PTFE : ASTM D 3295 C3
- Thin Wall PTFE : ASTM D 3295 C2
- Light Wall PTFE : ASTM D 3295 C1
- Mil-I-22129 ( Size Ref Only )
- AMS 3653, 3654, 3655 ( Size Ref Only )
Extruded PTFE Fluoropolymer Sleeving and Tubing
PTFE tubing by Tef Cap has a combination of mechanical, electrical chemical and thermal properties that are unmatched by any other material or tubing. PTFE Spaghetti Tubing is regarded as the ultimate in heat resistance, with an upper service temperature of 500° F, it is chemically inert, VW-1 rated and has constant dielectric properties throughout all frequencies.
PTFE Tubing is manufactured from 100 % virgin PTFE resins and is available in 10 basic colors. Stocked in Natural. Available in Black, Brown, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Violet, Gray and White. Pantone color matching is also available.
Secondary Processes provided by Tef Cap
Precision cutting is available in order to provide clean, square ends as well as the ability to hold tight tolerances. Etching Fluoropolymer is also available for applications that require bonding.
PTFE Tubing AWG : Resin Specifications
AWG Tubing : Standard Wall PTFE Sizes
AWG 30 Standard Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 28 Standard Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 26 Standard Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 24 Standard Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 22 Standard Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 20 Standard Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 19 Standard Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 18 Standard Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 17 Standard Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 16 Standard Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 15 Standard Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 14 Standard Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 13 Standard Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 12 Standard Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 11 Standard Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 10 Standard Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 9 Standard Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 8 Standard Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 7 Standard Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 6 Standard Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 5 Standard Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 4 Standard Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 3 Standard Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 2 Standard Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 1 Standard Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 0 Standard Wall PTFE Tubing
AWG Tubing : Thin Wall PTFE Sizes
AWG 30 Thin Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 28 Thin Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 26 Thin Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 24 Thin Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 22 Thin Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 20 Thin Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 19 Thin Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 18 Thin Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 17 Thin Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 16 Thin Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 15 Thin Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 14 Thin Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 13 Thin Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 12 Thin Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 11 Thin Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 10 Thin Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 9 Thin Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 8 Thin Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 7 Thin Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 6 Thin Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 5 Thin Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 4 Thin Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 3 Thin Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 2 Thin Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 1 Thin Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 0 Thin Wall PTFE Tubing
AWG Tubing : Light Wall PTFE Sizes
AWG 30 Light Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 28 Light Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 26 Light Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 24 Light Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 22 Light Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 20 Light Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 19 Light Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 18 Light Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 17 Light Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 16 Light Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 15 Light Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 14 Light Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 13 Light Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 12 Light Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 11 Light Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 10 Light Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 9 Light Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 8 Light Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 7 Light Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 6 Light Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 5 Light Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 4 Light Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 3 Light Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 2 Light Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 1 Light Wall PTFE Tubing, AWG 0 Light Wall PTFE Tubing
Available in a Variety of Colors and Thickness
- Black
- Brown
- Red
- Orange
- Yellow
- Green
- Blue
- Violet
- Gray
- White
Pantone color-matching is also available, upon request. Additionally, PTFE tubing is produced in three sizes: standard, thin wall, and light wall (or lightweight wall). PTFE tubing is also biocompatible, crack/stress-resistant, FDA compliant, and USP Class VI.
What are the Best Uses for Extruded PTFE Tubing?
Not only does PTFE tubing provide the ultimate heat-resistance properties, but it is also chemically inert, VW-1-rated, and has consistent dielectric properties (throughout all frequencies). Some of the best uses for extruded PTFE tubing and PTFE spiral wrap tubing include:
- Fluid transfer in harsh chemical environments: PTFE tubing is ideal for harsh chemical environments, as the tubing is designed to transfer sensitive substances and materials without the risk of contamination or leaching.
- High-temperature applications: With its high heat resistance (up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit), Teflon PTFE tubing is ideal for high-temperature applications and machines.
- Electrical insulation: PTFE tubing is known as an optimal insulator for everything from circuit boards and standard cables to connector assemblies.
- Mechanical applications requiring low friction: If your mechanical application requires low friction, PTFE tubing can be customized to suit your particular specification needs.
- Medical devices: Within the healthcare industry, PTFE tubing can be utilized for hearing aids, drainage tubes, ventilators, and catheters. Teflon PTFE tubing is preferred in the medical and healthcare industries as it is manufactured with the use of non-toxic elements, ensuring it remains antibacterial in nature.
- Food and beverage processing: Because of its non-toxic properties, PTFE tubing is also optimal for food and beverage processing solutions.
- Automotive and aerospace: PTFE tubing is preferred for aircraft and automobile industries due to its nonflammable and high-heat-resistant properties.
- Linings and coatings: Teflon tubing is resistant to chemicals and standard wear and tear along with thermal cycling, making it a suitable option for linings and coatings in most industries today.
- 3D printing filament transfer: PTFE tubing is one of the most preferred solutions for 3D printing filament transfer needs.
Consider extruded Teflon PTFE for your next project for a reliable tubing upgrade. Tef-Cap is the industry leader in fluid handling and chemical resistance solutions with the use of PTFE tubing. If quality and precision matter to you, we’ve got you covered. Our team is committed to excellence and will ensure your delivered product is not only reliable and long-lasting, but that it exceeds your expectations.