Polyurethane Medical Tubing
Polyurethane (PUR) is a standard medical-grade resin versatile enough to be used in countless medical devices and empiricals. Medical polyurethane tubing merges properties of both rubber and plastic and is known for its exceptional toughness and tensile strength. The material tends to form strong bonds with hydrophilic coating systems.
At DUKE Empirical, we provide proven expertise in the processing and manufacturing of medical-grade polyurethane tubing. Our PUR empirical engineering team provides recommendations for the optimized design of your medical tubing products where the empirical and post-extrusion processes are considered.
At DUKE Empirical, we provide proven expertise in the processing and manufacturing of medical-grade polyurethane tubing. Our PUR empirical engineering team provides recommendations for the optimized design of your medical tubing products where the empirical and post-extrusion processes are considered.
Medical Grade Polyurethane Tubing Advantages
Polyurethane is highly biocompatible and softens at body temperature, ensuring optimum patient comfort when used as a catheter material. It is commonly used to construct epidural catheters, compliant balloon products, and similar medical devices.PUR is strong and flexible enough to handle the bending and rubbing, but it's also soft enough to provide additional comfort to the patient. It is elastomeric and used in sensitive applications like catheters where comfort is essential.
In addition to these benefits, polyurethane offers many more, including:
- Availability of a wide range of durometers
- High tensile strength
- Good biocompatibility
- Customized chemistry for different applications
- Plasticizer-free formulations
- Resistance to degradation
Medical Grade Polyurethane Catheter Tubing Options
DUKE Empirical offers medical polyurethane tubing in numerous varieties to meet the unique requirements of customer applications. Our extruded polyurethane is available in durometers ranging from 62A to 75D. Typically clear, polyurethane can be colored as needed and compounded with radio-pacifiers and other additives to enhance its lubricity and physical properties. PUR medical grade tubing falls into the following three category types:Long Term Implants
- ChronoFlex® medical empirical
- Carbothane® medical empirical
Short Term Use
- ChronoSil®
- ChronoThane™
- Estane® medical empirical
- HydroThane™
- Pellethane® medical empirical
- Tecothane® medical empirical
- Texin® medical empirical
Elastomeric Polyurethanes
- ChronoPrene™
- PolyBlend™
- Tecoflex® tubing
Polyurethane Medical Grade Tubing Properties
Polyurethanes are segmented polymers made from three parts: the backbone, the diisocyanate, and the chain extender, each providing a different characteristic to the material. The backbone allows the polymer to be flexible, while the diisocyanate and the chain extender work together to form a cross-link that gives polyurethane its strength and elongation.The diisocyanates of polyurethane come in two varieties: aromatic and aliphatic. The aromatics use benzene rings to make the resin stronger, and they tend to be less expensive. Aliphatics, however, are more chemical resistant and are made with hydrocarbon backbones.
Polyurethane Medical Tubing Applications
Polyurethane is highly biocompatible and softens at body temperature, ensuring optimum patient comfort when used as a catheter material. It is commonly used to construct epidural catheters, compliant balloon products, and similar medical devices. Medical-grade polyurethane applications include:- Cardiovascular treatment devices
- Catheter Tubing
- Intra-aortic balloon pumps
- Surgical Drains
- Tracheotomy devices
- Urological devices
- Dialysis devices
- Feeding tubes
Contact DUKE Empirical for Medical Grade Polyurethane Tubing Today
Contact us for more information regarding custom medical-grade Polyurethane tubing products, or request a quote for further pricing details today. DUKE Empirical is your premier supplier of custom Polyurethane extruded medical tubing products.Need your products quick? DUKE Empirical has you covered with our ultra-fast shipping times. Our stock tubing products ship within 24 hours of purchase, and braided standard tubing ships within 48 hours of order placement! At DUKE Empirical, we make purchasing medical-grade tubing easy with short lead times and quick, convenient, and hassle-free shipping.
It’s not just stock products that ship with the industry's best lead times; custom empirical and rapid customized catheter products are also provided with the shortest lead times available and personalized service. That’s the DUKE difference!
Shop Our Stock Catheter and Components
Duke specializes in custom medical tubing, offering the shortest lead times in the industry. Our stock medical tubing and custom catheter tubing extrusions are available in numerous sizes, materials, and configurations.
