PTFE Tube
Thick-walled PTFE tube, widely known as Teflon tube, used for machining bushes, gaskets and sealing rings. It retains PTFE’s chemical resistance, low friction and continuous service temperature of up to 260 °C.
Material and sizes
PTFE
White, pure (unfilled) PTFE. It is almost completely resistant to chemicals and has the lowest coefficient of friction of any plastic. It can be used from about −200 °C to +260 °C, absorbs no water, is non-stick and has excellent electrical insulating properties. It tends to creep (cold flow) under load, which needs to be taken into account in seal and bearing design.
Teflon™ is a registered trademark of The Chemours Company FC, LLC.
- SIZE
- Outside diameter × inside diameter and length to order
- CONTINUOUS SERVICE TEMP.
- 260 °C
- ORDERING
- Cut to length, minimum order 5 kg
For large-quantity orders, other cut sizes are possible.
Technical data sheets and material certificates are available on request.
PTFE tube weight calculator
Calculate the weight from the size, or the length and number of pieces needed for a target weight. Your selections are added to the quote message automatically.
For other plastic sizes, weight-per-metre tables and densities, see the Plastic weight calculator →
Applications
- Bushes and plain bearings
- Gaskets, gland packing and sealing rings
- Valve and pump parts
- Chemical and food processing plant components
- Electrical insulating sleeves
Frequently asked questions
Are Teflon tube and PTFE tube the same product?
Yes. Teflon™ is a trade name that is widely used as a generic name for PTFE. The product on this page is tube made from unfilled PTFE.
Does this include thin-walled PTFE hose?
No. The product on this page is thick-walled PTFE tube used for machining parts such as bushes and gaskets. Thin-walled PTFE hose is a different product; you are welcome to ask about it with the size you need.
What information do you need for a quotation?
The outside diameter, inside diameter, length and quantity are enough. If you have a drawing of the part, we can also work from the drawing.
Why can the invoiced weight differ from the calculated weight?
The calculator gives the theoretical weight. The actual weight varies with dimensional tolerances and cutting allowance; we invoice on the actual weight as weighed.