Freelin-Wade® Company: Setting the Standard for Quality Plastic Tubing
At Freelin-Wade, we pride ourselves on offering the highest quality plastic tubing, all extruded in the USA. Backed by industry-leading manufacturing expertise, rapid delivery, limitless product variations, and value-added services, we can meet any of your plastic tubing requirements. Our dedicated customer service team is always ready to assist you in finding the ideal tubing solution for your project. See how easy it is to work with Freelin-Wade by visiting us online or giving us a call today.
Rapid Shipping Most of the items in this catalog are available for shipment within 24 hours of your order.
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Disclaimer
Items in this catalog may vary in appearance from the pictures or illustrations. Always request a sample to ensure accuracy. Product descriptions, specifications, and availability are subject to change without notice.
Warranty
Freelin-Wade warrants its products against defects in workmanship or material for 30 days from the date of sale. We do not assume liability for any consequential damages, including but not limited to personal injury, loss, or any expenses arising from the use (or inability to use) our products, either individually or in combination with others. Other expressed or implied warranties are excluded.
For applications involving food, drug, or biological products, Freelin-Wade recommends user testing to ensure compliance with regulations, as standards can vary. Responsibility for determining the validity and suitability of Freelin-Wade products lies with the user. We are happy to provide samples for testing.
Product Returns
Defective products must be returned prepaid, with details of the performance issue. All returns require prior authorization from Freelin-Wade Company.
Material & Resin Options Freelin-Wade offers a wide range of tubing materials:
- Polyethylene & Liquiflex-POE: Linear low-density polyethylene, chemical-resistant, and FDA compliant.
- Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC): Clear, lightweight, and flexible—ideal for hospital and food-grade applications.
- Specialty Tubing: Includes materials such as Kynar®, FEP, Static Dissipative, and Spatter Guard SRT.
- Nylon: Strong, lightweight, and flexible, with resistance to heat, light, and corrosion.
- Polyurethane (PUR): Versatile, flexible, and highly durable, available in tubing, retractable coils, and hose.
Hoses Along with our well-known Flexeel® brand, we offer a variety of hoses including Reinforced PUR, Flexi-CorrTM, and Asepsi-Flex®.
Jacketing & Accessories We provide all the necessary tools to cut, clip, and channel your tubing.
Chemical Resistance Guide & Index Refer to this guide for chemical interactions with major tubing types, including part numbers.
Product Variations We offer customizable tubing options, with many variations available from stock. Whether you need alterations in length, coiling, color, or custom assembly, Freelin-Wade can meet your unique requirements.
- Coextrusion: Combine materials for specific property advantages, such as the flexibility of Polyurethane combined with the chemical resistance of Nylon.
- Assembly: Get tubing with pre-attached fittings for faster installation.
- Bonding: We offer bonding services to combine multiple tubes of any size or color, simplifying your work area and making your lines more organized and professional.
- Colors: In addition to 28 stock colors, we can match any custom color.
- Cutting: Let us handle cutting your tubing to specific lengths, saving you time and reducing waste.
- Forming: An alternative to injection molding, formed tubing can prevent kinking and space issues, making installation easier.
- Jacketing: We can pull tubing and wire through jackets for short lengths or extrude jackets for longer lengths.
- Packaging and Labeling: Custom packaging options, including reels, boxes, and labels, are available.
- Printing: We can print your custom specifications on orders over 5,000 feet, free of charge.
Lead Times for Variations
- Coil variations: Next day
- Cut lengths: 3 days
- Custom printing: 3 days
- Bonding variations: 2 weeks
- Custom extrusions: 3 weeks
- Forming: 2 weeks
Non-Catalog Polymers We also work with 13 other resin formulas on a daily basis. If you need something different from our standard tubing resins, we can provide a solution to meet your needs. Some examples include:
- Nylon 11: FDA compliant for food contact
- PEBAX: Nylon/polyurethane hybrid material
- PUR (various grades): Fire-retardant, medical-grade, and NSF certified options
- PVC & TPE: Non-phthalate PVC and thermoplastic alternatives to rubber
- Silcryn: A silicone-like material for medical applications
Environmental Commitment Freelin-Wade is committed to sustainability. We recycle paper, office waste, and scrap material in-house. We utilize water recycling systems, and all our chemical waste is handled according to EPA guidelines. Additionally, we employ systems to reduce emissions during manufacturing.
Custom Packaging Options We offer a variety of custom packaging options, including:
- Lazy Susan Bundles
- Plastic Reels
- Corrugated Plastic A Reels
For more packaging options, visit our catalog for a complete list.
Formed Tubing Variations Formed tubing offers a cost-effective alternative to injection-molded parts. Some advantages include:
- Reduced machine downtime due to kinking
- Easier installation and reduced assembly time
- Professional appearance
- Tight placement within machine designs
Freelin-Wade manufactures formed tubes for prototypes or production, including elbows, curves, multiple bends, and other shapes.
Specifications for Formed Tubing
- Temperature Range: -40°F to +165°F
- Vacuum Rating: 85A-95A: To 28" Hg
- Diameter Tolerances: ±.005" to ±.007"
- Working Pressure: 3:1 Safety Factor
- UV Stabilized: Available in 95A & 85A resins
Fre-Thane® Polyurethane Fre-Thane® polyurethane is Freelin-Wade's flagship product, highly flexible, kink-resistant, and available in 23 standard colors and custom variations. Fre-Thane® resists abrasion and offers excellent memory, returning to its original shape after being stretched or flexed.