Circumferential Fiber Tubing

High strength-to-weight ratio

Circumferential Wound Tubing Photo

PolyMed® Circumferential Fiber Orientation tubing utilizes multidirectional fibers oriented both helically and axially, with thermoset resin as the matrix. Our most popular product for medical device applications, PolyMed® CW tubing provides increased hoop reinforcement resulting in a high strength-to-weight ratio.

Circumferential Wound Tubing Illustration

Key Features

 

Circumferential fiber properties

Technical Specifications

Tensile Strength ASTM D638 80 ksi
Tensile Modulus ASTM D638 5 msi
Flexural Strength at 25 Degrees C ASTM D790 60 ksi
Flexural Modulus at 25 Degrees C ASTM D790 4 msi
Dielectric Strength 300 V/mil
Water Absorption as % weight produced 0.1
Dielectric strength after 16 hours water soak 250 V/mil
Dielectric strength after 20 autoclave cycles and 16 Hour water soak 150 V/mil

Fabrication Specifications

Minimum Wall Thickness 0.018 in 0.457 mm
Minimum ID 0.075 in 1.905 mm
Maximum OD 0.625 in 15.875 mm
End Squareness 0.005 in 0.127 mm
Straightness 0.020 in/ft 0.500 mm/300mm

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Disclaimer

Any ratings are typical for design purposes. Final testing and approval is the customer's responsibility for their application. This information is derived from our testing and published data. There is no assurance of these properties, or warranty provided that these products are suitable for any particular purpose or operational situation.

Polygon certifies that their product will be free from material defect. Polygon will not accept any liability for loss, damages, or costs from use or misuse of our products.

Specifications are subject to change, and may be affected by our continual process of improvement. Changes may be made without prior announcement.