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ALTAFLUOR® 550 PVDF FLEX

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ALTAFLUOR® 550 PVDF FLEX (polyvinylidene fluoride - commonly known by the trade name KYNAR FLEX®) is a more flexible version of PVDF. ALTAFLUOR® 550 Tubing is resistant to many commonly used industrial fluids and gasses, including ozone, and does not support the growth of fungi because of which ALTAFLUOR® 550 tubing is preferred for water disinfecting processes involving ozone such as aquarium, spa, pool and agriculture.

Polymer Name: Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF)

Physical Form: Tube

Features: Acid Resistant, Alcohol Resistant, Bacteria Resistant, Chemical Resistant, Creep Resistant, Excellent Solvent Resistance, Flexible, Food Contact Acceptable, Fungus Resistant, Good Abrasion Resistance, Good Thermal Stability, Good UV Resistance, Hydrocarbon Resistant, Low Extractables, Low Permeability, Low Smoke Emission, Low Temperature Strength, Ozone Resistant, Radiation Resistant

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Vinyls, Vinylics & Vinyl Derivatives

Polymer Name

Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF)

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Parts, Shapes & Films

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Food Contact Acceptable

Materials Features

Acid Resistant,

Alcohol Resistant,

Bacteria Resistant,

Chemical Resistant,

Creep Resistant,

Excellent Solvent Resistance,

Flexible,

Food Contact Acceptable,

Fungus Resistant,

Good Abrasion Resistance,

Good Thermal Stability,

Good UV Resistance,

Hydrocarbon Resistant,

Low Extractables,

Low Permeability,

Low Smoke Emission,

Low Temperature Strength,

Ozone Resistant,

Radiation Resistant

Features
  • 100% virgin grade KYNAR FLEX® PVDF.
  • Chemically resistant to many industrial chemicals and solvents including acids, chlorinated chemicals, brominated chemicals,alcohols, and hydrocarbons.
  • Low smoke and flame properties.
  • Resistant to bacteria and fungal growth.
  • Good abrasion resistance.
  • Low permeability.
  • Excellent creep resistance.
  • Excellent thermal stability.
  • Better flexibility (over ALTAFLUOR® 500).
  • UV resistant.
  • Nuclear radiation resistant.
  • FDA compliant.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Building & Construction,

Consumer Goods,

Electrical & Electronics,

Industrial

Applications

Building & Construction — Building Materials

Pools & Landscaping

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Equipment & Parts,

Other Industrial Applications

Consumer Goods — Housewares

Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components

Semiconductor Manufacturing

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Chemical Process,

Electrical Insulation,

Housewares,

Industrial Parts,

Semiconductor Applications

Applications

ALTAFLUOR® 550 PVDF FLEX is ideal for applications with exposure to less aggressive chemicals and lower temperature exposure (over FEP or PFA) or those requiring low extractable levels.

  • Metal preparation
  • Food and beverage
  • Petrochemical processing
  • High purity semiconductor
  • Water purification
  • Chemical process
  • Ultra-pure water process systems
  • Pulp and paper
  • Aquarium
  • Pool and spa

Properties

Flame Rating

UL 94 V0

Physical Form

Tube

Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Upper Service Temperature Long Term250.0°F—
Specific Gravity1.78—D 792
Tensile Strength3500.0PSID 1708
Elongation200 - 500%D 638
Flex Modulus40,000 - 60,000PSID 790
Hardness57 - 62Shore DD 2240
Specifications
  • General: Resin meets or exceeds requirements listed in ASTM D 3222.
  • Temperature: -20° F to 212° F.
  • Flammability: UL 94-VO rated KYNAR FLEX® PVDF resists combustion and does not promote flame spread.

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

FDA 21 CFR 177.1550,

FDA Compliant,

ISO 9001,

NSF Approved,

NSF Standard 51 for Food Contact,

NSF Standard 61 for Drinking Water,

UL 94

Regulations
  • FDA: KYNAR FLEX® PVDF is approved for use in food contact applications in compliance with FDA regulation 21 CFR 177.2600.
  • NSF: ALTAFLUOR® 550 PVDF FLEX tubing is certified to NSF 51, NSF 61 and NSF 372.
  • ALTAFLUOR® 550 PVDF FLEX has been tested and certified by WQA against NSF/ANSI 51, NSF/ANSI 61 to Commercial Hot (180° F/82° C), and NSF/ANSI 372 for lead free compliance.

Technical Details & Test Data

Technical Details

ALTAFLUOR® 550 PVDF FLEX - Tubing

PART NUMBER

ID

OD

±

WALL

±
550-0125-030-XX 1/16 1/8 0.004 0.03 0.003
550-0188-030-XX 1/8 3/16 0.004 0.03 0.003
550-0250-030-XX 3/16 1/4 0.004 0.03 0.003
550-0313-030-XX 1/4 5/16 0.005 0.03 0.003
550-0375-030-XX 5/16 3/8 0.005 0.03 0.003
550-0250-040-XX 0.17 1/4 0.005 0.04 0.003
550-0250-047-XX 5/32 1/4 0.005 0.047 0.003
550-0250-062-XX 1/8 1/4 0.005 0.062 0.003
550-0375-062-XX 1/4 3/8 0.005 0.062 0.003
550-0500-062-XX 3/8 1/2 0.005 0.062 0.003
550-0625-062-XX 1/2 5/8 0.006 0.062 0.003
550-0750-062-XX 5/8 3/4 0.006 0.062 0.003
550-1000-062-XX 7/8 1 0.006 0.062 0.003

METRIC SIZES

          
550-0157-040-XX 2mm 4mm 0.005 1mm 0.003
  0.079 0.157 0.005 0.04 0.003
550-0236-040-XX 4mm 6mm 0.005 1mm 0.003
  0.157 0.236 0.005 0.04 0.003
550-0315-040-XX 6mm 8mm 0.005 1mm 0.003
  0.236 0.315 0.005 0.04 0.003
550-0394-040-XX 8mm 10mm 0.005 1mm 0.003
  0.315 0.394 0.005 0.04 0.003
550-0472-040-XX 10mm 12mm 0.005 1mm 0.003
  0.394 0.472 0.005 0.04 0.003

Additional sizes available - please consult factory for details. Stocked in natural color - please consult factory for details on available colors.

 

ALTAFLUOR® 550 PVDF FLEX - Bend Radius And Working Pressure Chart

PART NUMBER

OD

WALL

ID

BEND RADIUS

WORKING PRESSURE @ 72°F
550-0125-030-OC 0.125 0.03 0.062 1/2" 416
550-0157-030-OC 0.156 0.03 0.094 3/4” 334
550-0188-030-OC 0.188 0.03 0.125 3/4” 277
550-0250-030-OC 0.25 0.03 0.188 1” 208
550-0313-030-OC 0.313 0.03 0.25 1-3/4” 166
550-0375-030-OC 0.375 0.03 0.312 2-1/2” 138
550-0438-030-OC 0.438 0.03 0.375 3-1/2” 118
550-0500-030-OC 0.5 0.03 0.437 6” 104
550-0562-030-OC 0.563 0.03 0.5 6-1/2” 93
550-0625-030-OC 0.625 0.03 0.562 6-1/2” 83
550-0688-030-OC 0.688 0.03 0.625 8” 75
550-0750-030-OC 0.75 0.03 0.687 8” 70
550-0188-062-OC 0.188 0.062 0.062 1/2” 572
550-0250-062-OC 0.25 0.062 0.125 1/2” 430
550-0313-062-OC 0.313 0.062 0.188 1” 343
550-0375-062-OC 0.375 0.062 0.25 1” 286
550-0438-062-OC 0.438 0.062 0.313 2” 246
550-0500-062-OC 0.5 0.062 0.375 2” 215
550-0625-062-OC 0.625 0.062 0.5 3” 172
550-0750-062-OC 0.75 0.062 0.625 6” 143
550-0875-062-OC 0.875 0.062 0.75 12” 123
550-1000-062-OC 1 0.062 0.875 22” 107
550-0250-040-OC 0.25 0.04 0.17 1” 278
550-0250-047-OC 0.25 0.047 0.156 3/4” 326

METRIC SIZES

          
550-0157-040-OC 4mm 1mm 2mm 1-1/2” 434
550-0236-040-OC 6mm 1mm 4mm 2-1/2” 289
550-0315-040-OC 8mm 1mm 6mm 2-3/4” 217
550-0394-040-OC 10mm 1mm 8mm 2-3/4” 174
550-0472-040-OC 12mm 1mm 10mm 4” 145

The above information is based on tests performed at 73° F and can vary in individual applications based on parameters such as temperature, chemical concentration, pressure, etc. Please consult factory for details. For an estimate on burst pressure at ambient temperature we consider a 3:1 ratio when exposure temperature is 73° F. However Altaflo does not recommend exceeding the suggested Working Pressure listed. Additional sizes available - please consult factory for details. Stocked in natural color - please consult factory for details on available colors.

Packaging & Availability

Availability

ALTAFLUOR® 550 is available in many standard sizes available to ship from stock. Custom sizes are available upon request.* ALTAFLUOR® 550 tubing is compatible with most standard fittings (not suitable for use with flare fittings).