The commercial production and use of plastic corrugated tubing in the United States began in 1967, following the invention of corrugation extruding machines in the early 1960s in Germany and designs made by Ira Clement in 1966 for Penn Tube Plastics in Pennsylvania. Initially made from polyethyle…
Spiral Cable Wrap Protector – Common Uses & Benefits
Spiral cable protectors help protect tubing, wiring, cabling or hoses from abrasion and other environmental factors common in factories and other environments that utilize electrical, hydraulic or pneumatic equipment. They help organize bunches of cables, keeping them in place for easy maintenanc…
Pneumatic Tubing Protection – Materials, Types and Popular Applications
Powered by compressed air, pneumatic tools are useful and portable, ideal for industrial workshops, construction sites and other workplaces that use power tools. These tools include nail guns, paint sprayers, sanders, drills, staple guns, grinders, jackhammers and more. Pneumatic tubing or hose c…
Nylon Tubing Types and Popular Applications
Made from polyamide resin, nylon is known to resist moisture, impacts, chemicals and abrasion while retaining its shape. While polyamide resins include natural plastics and adhesives, nylon is a synthetic polyamide used widely for industrial and commercial purposes. Used in the food processing, a…
Ventilator Circuit Tubing Maintenance
Mechanical ventilation is an important method for keeping patients who are experiencing acute respiratory failure alive. This life-sustaining therapy has been around since the late 19th century, and it’s been used to help people breathe when their lungs become incapable of doing so on their own. …
How to Prevent Kinks in Oxygen Tubing
Oxygen from the air we inhale flows through our airways and enters the circulatory system through the lungs. Once there, oxygen gets absorbed into the bloodstream and pumped through arteries to the rest of the body by the heart muscle. Some people with chronic illnesses require oxygen therapy to …
Cable Management 101
Besides keeping everything neat and organized, managing cabling properly also results in a safer home or work environment. Cables can present a hazard if not properly managed, so it’s essential to organize and position wires appropriately to ensure safety. Below are some basic cable management ti…
Tips for Finding a Reputable IT Service Firm
As many companies seek to outsource their IT provider today, the challenge in finding an IT service provider in today’s economy is less about finding one and more about choosing one. There are plenty of IT service providers that offer a range of services and capabilities—from managing installatio…
What is ROHS?
RoHS are the initials for Restriction of Hazardous Substances. Its formal name, the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive 2002/95/EC, is a compliance directive adopted and issued by the European Union (EU) in February of 2003. The directive banned the application or use of specific hazard…
Popular Flexible Tubing Materials
Selecting the correct tubing materials is essential for protecting cabling, wiring, and other types of applications from severe working environments and conditions. PTFE, FEP, and Nylon tubing materials feature mechanical properties ideally suited to consistently perform in the harshest condition…