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FOREACH clear flexible PVC tubing, showing the tube wall and coiled form
Fittings & Tubing / Flexible & Rigid Tubing

Is Clear PVC Tubing Compatible with Cleaning Fluids? Clouding and IVD Validation

Compatibility has two directions: can the cleaner change the tubing, and can tubing contact affect the assay? Cleaning-fluid exposure and background measurements help connect material screening with IVD device validation.

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Close-up photograph of clear PVC tubing connected to a barbed fitting
Fittings & Tubing / Flexible & Rigid Tubing

Why Does Tubing Pull Off Barbed Fittings? PVC Pressure and Pull-Off Tests

A fitting can release before the PVC tube bursts, and high pull-off force does not directly establish working pressure. FOREACH tests on two tubing sizes show how to measure and interpret pressure and post-aging retention before validating the installed IVD fluid path.

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FOREACH natural PTFE tubing coil with a cut tube end
Fittings & Tubing / Flexible & Rigid Tubing

What Is PTFE Tubing? Properties, Limitations and Selection for Instrument Fluidics

PTFE tubing is fluoropolymer tubing made from polytetrafluoroethylene, considered for reagent, wash-fluid and solvent lines in instruments. Select fluid compatibility, ID/OD, temperature, pressure and fittings together to meet transfer, sealing and internal-volume requirements.

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FOREACH transparent and black FEP tubing
Fittings & Tubing / Flexible & Rigid Tubing

What Is FEP Tubing? Properties, Dimensions and Connections for Transparent Fluoropolymer Tubing

FEP tubing is made from fluorinated ethylene propylene, a fluoropolymer with broad chemical resistance that can be formed into transparent small-bore tubing for fluid observation. For instrument fluidics, select fluid compatibility, ID/OD, length and end connections together.

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Side-view photograph of a FOREACH PFA flanged tubing assembly showing the transparent tube and end connections
Fittings & Tubing / Flexible & Rigid Tubing

What Is PFA Tubing? Material Properties, Cleanliness and Instrument Fluidics

PFA tubing is fluoropolymer tubing made from melt-processable perfluoroalkoxy polymer. In analytical fluidics, check fluid compatibility, internal volume, connections and analytical background together so material selection defines a complete assembly.

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FOREACH clear PVC tubing bend with an exposed tube end
Fittings & Tubing / Flexible & Rigid Tubing

What Is PVC Tubing? Hardness, Dimensions and Fittings for Instrument Lines

Flexible PVC instrument tubing is made from a polyvinyl chloride compound and commonly used where flexible routing and liquid observation are needed. Select hardness, ID/OD, wall thickness, fluid and fittings together, distinguishing ordinary connection tubing from dedicated peristaltic pump tubing.

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