Pneumatic Tubing
Nycoil manufactures thermoplastic tubing for pneumatic applications. There are three thermoplastic tubing compounds used for the majority of pneumatic lines: Nylon, Polyethylene and Polyurethane. All three Nycoil Pneumatic Tubing options offer distinct advantages.
Product Lineup
Polyethylene Tubing
Polyethylene is the most commonly used tubing due to its flexibility, wide range of chemical resistance and lower cost. Nycoil uses high quality Linear Low Density Polyethylene material (LLDPE).
LLDPE has a much higher resistance to stress cracking as compared to other Polyethylene compounds. It is also chemically inert, meaning it forms a good barrier against moisture, vapors and gases – minimizing the possibility of leaks or contamination. Where prolonged exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet (UV) light is a concern, black tubing is recommended for extended life.
- Flexibile
- Chemically Inert
- UV Resistant (Black tube)
- Temperature Range: -100°F to +175°F (-73°C to +80°C)
Polyurethane Pneumatic Tubing
- Extreme Flexibility
- Reduced Bend Radius
- Moisture Resistant
- Abrasion Resistant
- Temperature Range: -40°F to +165°F (-40°C to +75°C)
95A Durometer Polyurethane Fractional and Metric Tubing
Although 95A Durometer is the hardest compound used for Nycoil’s Polyurethane tubing, it is still flexible and has a smaller bend radius (without kinking) than most other plastic tubing. Produced from raw materials that resists moisture, fungus, abrasion and a broad range of chemicals making it a popular choice for many applications.
A wide selection of colors makes it adaptable to the functional and aesthetic requirements of most pneumatic circuits and equipment. 95A Durometer Polyurethane Tubing can be used with most brands of Push-To-Connect or Hose Barb Fittings.
“EZ-Strip” Bonded Polyurethane, 95A Durometer Tubing
This Product uses our EZ-Strip® process, which is a continuous bond along the entire length of the tubes. Bonded Polyurethane is easily separated, meaning the tubes can be pulled apart without compromising their dimensional integrity. Maintaining perfect “roundness” is essential for a secure and leak free fitting connection. EZ-Strip® is also available as Mini Coils.
“EZ Strip” Features:
- Saves Time & Money Quick Installation: Running a single strip of bonded tubing is much faster than running multiple tubes individually
- Allows Compact Circuit Space Economy: Bonded tubes provide a more precise and consistent dimension than bundles, wraps or channels
- Reduces Errors Visible Traceability: Color-coded bonded tubes make routing a circuit less complicated and easier to follow
- Enhances Appearance of the Circuit & Equipment Eliminates Clutter: Bonded tubing will eliminate tangled and sloppy tubing runs
95A Durometer “EZ-Strip” Bonded Mini Coils Tubing
95A Durometer Mini Coil Tubing
The tight diameter of our Mini-Coils make them extremely flexible and ideal for use with robotics, instrumentation, small pneumatic tools, control circuits or any other application requiring either constant or intermittent motion. They include a pigtail on each end for easy fitting installation or connection to other devices. We offer a variety of colors for coding purposes or to be aesthetically compatible with other equipment. Custom colors, sizes and lengths are available.
Nylon Pneumatic Tubing
- Flexibile
- Good Chemical Resistance
- Low Moisture Absorption
- Superior Dimensional Stability
- Temperature Range: -40°F to +200°F (-40°C to +93°)
Fractional and Metric Nylon Tubing
Nylon tubing is a popular choice for low pressure pneumatic applications because of its combination of flexibility and toughness. Nycoil uses a heat and light stabilized, very flexible compound that yields a quality tube. Nylon is the most recommended tubing material for all types of pneumatic circuits.
A circuit designer could never get into trouble using Nylon tubing for pneumatic circuits. Due to its physical properties, Nylon is the number one choice for reliable connections with all types of fittings. Nylon retains its performance integrity in elevated temperatures and generally, because of it’s higher pressure and temperature characteristics, Nylon will have a greater flow passage than composite tubing made from other material with the same outside diameter.
Nylon Mini-Coils
The tight diameter of our Mini-Coils make them extremely flexible and ideal for use with robotics, instrumentation, small pneumatic tools, control circuits or any other application requiring either constant or intermittent motion. They include a pigtail on each end for easy fitting installation or connection to other devices. A variety of colors are available for coding purposes or to be aesthetically compatible with other equipment. Custom colors, sizes and lengths are available.
Nylon Capillary Tubing
Capillary Tubing is produced from a specially formulated Nylon resin with a 1/8″ outside diameter and a 0.023″ wall on 1000 foot reels. The tubing is used for injection lube systems.
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