TPU tubing, with its excellent elasticity, wear resistance, oil resistance, low temperature resistance, and biocompatibility, is widely used in various fields such as industry, healthcare, automotive, and food. It is a high-performance material that combines the elasticity of rubber with the processability of plastic.
1. Industrial manufacturing field
TPU tubing performs exceptionally well in industrial environments, particularly in conditions of high wear, high pressure, corrosivity, or low temperature.
Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Hydraulic oil pipes used in construction machinery (such as excavators and cranes) and pneumatic hoses for automation equipment.
Advantages: It can withstand high pressures ranging from 10 to 30 MPa, is resistant to corrosion from hydraulic oil, and maintains flexibility even at -40°C, making it suitable for operations in cold regions.
Wear-resistant material conveying pipeline
Used for ore sand and slurry conveying pipes in mines and power plants, as well as hoses for concrete pump trucks, etc.
Features: Resistant to high-hardness particle erosion, with a service life significantly longer than steel pipes, reducing downtime and maintenance costs.
Cable protective sleeve
Used for automotive wiring harnesses, on-board cables, and industrial equipment wiring.
Function: Wear-resistant and scratch-resistant. Some models feature flame retardant (UL94 V0 level) and antistatic properties to ensure electrical safety.
2. Medical and Health Field
Medical-grade TPU tubing, with its excellent biocompatibility, antithrombogenicity, and flexibility, serves as a crucial material for high-end medical devices.
Medical catheters and intubation tubes
Including infusion tubes, urinary catheters, nasogastric tubes, tracheal intubation, etc.
Advantages: Smooth surface, low friction coefficient (as low as 0.05), smooth catheterization; featuring a radiopaque line design for easy imaging localization; capable of releasing lubricant to extend the indwelling time.
The new product integrates a multi-lumen structure, supporting functions such as nutrient delivery, decompression drainage, and even emergency oxygen supply.
Artificial organs and auxiliary devices
Used for the casing of artificial heart assist devices, artificial blood vessels, heart pump seals, etc.
Key performance: high strength, good durability, strong blood compatibility, and effective reduction of thrombosis risk.
Low-temperature medical equipment
Used for liquid nitrogen cryotherapy catheter, vaccine cold chain transportation seals, etc.
Polyether-based TPU can maintain its flexibility and prevent embrittlement and cracking at ultra-low temperatures of -196℃.
3. Automotive industry
TPU tubing plays a significant role in automotive power, braking, and cooling systems.
Fuel and cooling system pipelines
Applied to ethanol gasoline, lubricating oil delivery pipes, battery cooling pipes, etc.
Characteristics: Oil-resistant, capable of withstanding high and low temperatures (-40℃～120℃), and complies with environmental standards.
Brake hose and dust cover
It has strong resistance to pulse pressure, is resistant to aging, and enhances driving safety.
4. Food and beverage industry
Food-grade TPU tubing meets safety standards such as FDA and LFGB, making it suitable for use in scenarios where it comes into direct contact with food.
Beverage delivery tubes, wine brewing pipelines, and food processing equipment hoses
Advantages: Non-toxic and odorless, no harmful substances released; resistant to cleaning agents and disinfectants (such as sodium hypochlorite), easy to disassemble and clean, preventing contamination.
5. Environmental Protection and Water Treatment
The new TPU material is used in aeration hoses, significantly enhancing the efficiency of wastewater treatment.
Aeration hose
With a wall thickness of only 0.30–0.80mm, the air duct is short and straight, resulting in low energy consumption;
The oxygen transfer rate is high, and the stomata can automatically adjust according to changes in gas volume, preventing blockage;
No air filtration equipment required, easy to install, suitable for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment
