There are many kinds of plastic tubing, some intended for very specific purposes.
Factors to consider when selecting plastic tubing:
(1) fluid flow rate
(2) pressure tolerances
(3) rupture resistance/protection (with reinforcement)
(4) corrosion and chemical resistance
(5) solvent and fuel resistance
(6) durability
(7) compressibility
(8) temperature extremes
(9) ultraviolet light resistance
(10) ability to clean
(11) need for chemical purity (release of compounds into fluid)
(12) need for food/beverage safety (chemically inert)
(13) need to exclude specific compounds such as latex
(14) cost
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Specialty: Clinical Laboratory
