Tubing for Chemical Processing
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Request a Spec Review →Yes. LibertyCES has documented Tubing in Chemical Processing applications, including Altaflo 400 PFA and Altaflo 500 PVDF. The right model depends on the fluid, concentration, temperature, flow and duty cycle, so send James your process data for a free spec review before final selection.
Notes from the vendor documentation
Chemical process explicitly named application.
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Real Specifications
| Spec | Value | Source document |
|---|---|---|
| ALTAFLUOR 400 PFA temperature ceiling | 500°F upper service temperature | Altaflo — Fluoropolymer Tubing & Pipe |
| Altaflo 500 PVDF resin | 100% virgin Kynar 740 homopolymer PVDF resin | Pexco — Fluoropolymer & Thermoplastic Tubing |
| Altaflo 500 PVDF temperature range | -20°F to 250°F | Pexco — Fluoropolymer & Thermoplastic Tubing |
| Altaflo 500 PVDF certification | NSF 61 and NSF 372 certified | Pexco — Fluoropolymer & Thermoplastic Tubing |
Altaflo 500 PVDF is not rated for flare-type fittings — the vendor points to the more flexible 550 series specifically when a flare connection is required.
PVDF's real ceiling is 250°F; a chemical process line that has to run hotter than that in continuous service needs PFA's 500°F rating instead — sizing to the actual process temperature, not just "fluoropolymer tubing" generically, is the difference between a correct spec and a field failure.
Every claim on this page traces to real, vendor-published documentation on file with LibertyCES. Confirm current specifications with the manufacturer before final specification.
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FAQ
How is Tubing used in Chemical Processing?
Chemical process explicitly named application.
Which Tubing models are specified for Chemical Processing?
Documented models include Altaflo 400 PFA, Altaflo 500 PVDF. Confirm current specifications with the manufacturer before final selection.
What does LibertyCES need to size Tubing for a Chemical Processing application?
The fluid and its concentration, operating temperature, flow or volume, pressure and suction conditions, duty cycle, and the existing equipment it replaces or connects to. James reviews it for free.
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Reviewed by James Riggins, 30+ years specifying water and chemical process equipment · Updated