If you are a member of the packing industry, you will surely need to have flexible polyurethane plastic tubing that can be used for robotics and pick and place machines. Polyurethane comes in more than 23 colors. This makes it an excellent choice to color-code your pneumatic lines. It is also much more durable than the Polyethylene tube that was used many years ago. For applications that require higher temperatures or working pressures, Many companies provide nylon tubing, as well.
Plastic tubing has a very broad use in the food packaging industry.
- Snacks and baking
- Food and Beverage
- Chemical and household items
- Confections
- Cosmetics and personal care
- Medical and pharmaceutical
- Meat packaging and many many other
Packaging Industry Applications that are using Plastic Tubing
- The packaging industry uses plastic tubing to transport and store compressed air and water for cleaning and dispensing purposes. Also uses box making equipment that is pneumatically controlled
- Bottling lines
- Automated conveyor systems
- Pick and place systems
- Beverage dispensing machines
- Water distillation systems
Jacketing and Bonded Tubing Applications
Both plastic jacketing and bonded tubes are great for packaging and in addition to that can be used to replace zip ties or other bundling methods. Jacketing can be used to manage the tubing process, and protect cables and wires from moisture, dust, and other contaminants.
- A variety of packaging and bundling options is offered by different companies for plastic tubing. For example, PVC-jacketed bundles are great for pneumatic systems. They include polyurethane tubing with flexible PVC covers and include a clear, flexible cover.
- Expandable webbing, a polyester sleeve, allows heat and humidity to escape from the tubing by expanding up to three times its original size.
- Silcryn(TM), tube jacketing offers low surface friction and tear-resistant properties comparable to silicone, but at a significantly lower price.
Coiled tubing for pick and place equipment
- The oiled plastic tubing is extremely flexible and has a pretty great memory. It can withstand repeated stretching and also flexing and this will not lead to losing its original shape. This tubing can be used with pick-and-place equipment. It is available in standard lengths and customized sizes, as well
- Nylon coiled tubing
- Polyurethane coiled tubing
- Flexel(r), Spiral Coiled Hoses
Material Recommendations For Packaging Industry Services
The best plastic tubing materials for packaging are super highly shape-retentive, chemical, and heat resistant and can be used in multiple-line applications.
Polyurethane Tubing Manufacturing
The flexible polyurethane tubing has excellent shape retention and is kink-resistant. It is also extremely abrasion-proof and will not crack or puncture. Polyurethane plastic tubing is compatible with water, chemicals, and fuel, and it is resistant to mold.
Uses that are recommended: Pick and Place, Printers, Robotics
Multi-Colored Ribbon Polyurethane Tubing Material
Multi-Color Ribbon (MCR), is a type of polyurethane tubing that can be used to route multiple lines. The tubes are permanently bonded and offer the same benefits and properties as standard polyurethane tubing. This eliminates the need of tube bending.
Uses: Pick and place equipment
Multi-Colored Ribbon Coils Materials
Multi-Color Ribbon Coils can be bonded ribbons made of multi-colored polyurethane tubes for routing applications that involve two or more lines. They are extremely flexible and can be reshaped even after being stretched and flexed.
Uses: Pick and place equipment
Nylon Plastic Tubing Manufacturing
Nylon plastic tubing has a lightweight design, is extremely resistant to chemicals, abrasion, and impact, and can withstand moisture, heat, and humidity. Nylon plastic tubing is heat- and UV-stabilized, which makes it resistant to stress cracking and corrosion. Nylon can be purchased in FDA-approved varieties.
Uses that are recommended: Pick and Place, Printers, Robotics
I hope I have managed to throw some light on the industry tubbing matter and to be helpful to someone out there.
