You would like to carry out testing on plastic tubing
What is a plastic tubing?
A plastic tubing is a hollow, flexible or rigid tube made from a polymer material. It is designed to transport fluids (liquids or gases) from one point to another. The flexibility and strength of these tubes make them suitable for a wide range of industrial applications.
Properties and applications of plastic tubing
Medical: for IVs, catheters or tubes
Automotive: for transporting fuel or coolants
Chemical: for the transfer of chemical products
Why conduct tests on plastic tubing?
Tubing is subject to numerous stresses throughout its life cycle: pressure, temperature, exposure to various fluids (chemical, biological), and mechanical wear. Conducting laboratory tests is essential for:
Controlling the quality of raw materials and finished products.
Ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations (ISO, ASTM, pharmacopoeias, etc.).
Assess the strength and durability of tubing under extreme conditions.
- Identify the causes of failure (cracks, leaks, degradation) and optimise the formulation.
- Validate biocompatibility for medical applications.
FILAB supports manufacturers in testing plastic tubing
Why choose FILAB for plastic tubing analysis?
At FILAB, we understand that each industrial sector has its own requirements in terms of performance, regulatory compliance and material durability. As a laboratory specialising in the analysis of polymers and plastic materials, we support plastics industry professionals with pipe analyses tailored to your business challenges.
FAQ
The analysis of plastic tubing is crucial to guarantee its performance, safety and compliance with industrial and regulatory standards. Testing ensures that tubing can withstand mechanical and thermal stresses, does not contaminate the fluids it carries (biocompatibility), and does not pose a risk of failure, which is particularly important in sensitive sectors such as medical and automotive.
A specialised laboratory conducts a variety of tests to evaluate the properties of the tubing. The main tests include:
- Mechanical tests: to measure tensile strength, compression, abrasion and flexibility.
- Chemical analysis: to identify the composition of the polymer, additives, plasticisers, and to detect the presence of contaminants.
- Thermal tests: to evaluate the behaviour of the material when exposed to temperature variations.
- Accelerated ageing tests: to simulate the effects of time, UV rays, or extreme environmental conditions on the durability of the product.
- Biocompatibility tests: to verify that the material is non-toxic for medical or food applications.
Many sectors depend on the reliability of plastic tubing. The most important are:
- The medical and pharmaceutical industry: for catheters, infusion bags and dialysis tubing.
- The automotive industry: for fuel, brake fluid and coolant lines.
- The industrial sector: for hydraulic, pneumatic, and chemical transport systems.
Using an external laboratory such as FILAB offers several advantages. It allows you to benefit from specialised expertise, state-of-the-art analytical equipment without heavy investment, and a guarantee of independence and objectivity. A third-party laboratory can not only validate the quality of your products, but also help you resolve failure issues, optimise your formulations and comply with ever-changing regulatory standards.
