Mechanical Tests
Pharmaceutical tubing is tested to meet or exceed ASTM A270-S2 ASME BPE requirements.
Sizes
Diameter: ½” (12.70mm) – 6” (152.4mm)
Thickness
½” (12.70mm) – 3” (76.20mm) = 16 gauge = 0.065” (1.65mm)
4” (101.6mm) = 14 gauge = 0.083” (2.11mm)
6” (152.4mm) = 12 gauge = 0.109” (2.77mm)
Surface Finish
SF1 (Mechanical Polish) – 20 µin (0.5µm) Ra ID, 32 µin (0.8µm) Ra OD, max.
SF4 (Electropolish) – 15 µin (0.38µm) Ra ID, 32 µin (0.8µm) Ra OD, max.
Surface roughness is measured per ASME/ANSI B46.1 requirements. These measurements are derived from four (4) readings taken at cross sections approximately 90 degrees apart.
All BPE tubes are 100% borescope inspected.
Packaging
All material is end capped and poly sleeved per ASTM A270-S2. Tubes are packaged in tri-wall cardboard boxes with wood ends.
Only Available in 20' Lengths
ASTM Chemical Composition Requirements (Max.)
Dimensional Tolerances
Acceptance Criteria for BPE SF1/SF4 Internal Surface Finishes
