Prolite® Polypropylene Tubing
Prolite polypropylene tubing is a naturally white, semi-rigid weldable product offering limited ability to bend. It is frequently used in food processing and other industries for clean applications. Since it is weldable, Prolite may be joined directly, although it is typically joined by means of a push-to-connect fitting such as Newloc®. Prolite is made from a compound that exhibits good heat aging resistance. It meets the FDA requirements for the safe use of olefin polymers used to make articles intended for food contact per FDA 21 CFR 177.1520. Polypropylene is the lightest of all thermoplastic materials. It offers high strength-to-weight ratio, low surface friction, and excellent resistance to corrosion.
- Polypropylene homopolymer made from ingredients that meet FDA requirements for food contact surfaces
- Animal-free ingredients
- No phthalates used in the manufacture of its ingredients
- Extremely lightweight, thermoformable and weldable
- Extremely low moisture absorption
- Excellent chemical resistance
- Naturally translucent white in appearance
- May be used as a lower-cost alternative to fluoropolymer tubing
- Beverage Distribution
- Deionized Water Transfer
- Food & Beverage Processing
- Hospitals & Laboratories
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Hardness, Shore A ±5 | 50 |
| Tensile Strength, psi | 1348 |
| Elongation at Break, % | 900 |
| Tear Resistance, Die B, ppi | 250 |
| Modulus at 100%, psi | 190 |
NOTE: Values listed are typical for the material used in manufacture, except where noted, and are meant only as a guide to aid in design. Field testing should be performed to find the actual values for your application.
Cut Pieces – When tubing comes in, for example, 100 foot coils, and you need it in 10’ sections, tubing can be cut. Request a quote.
Options & Sizes
| Part Number | ID (in.) |
OD (in.) |
Wall (in.) |
Available Lengths (ft.) |
Working PSI at 70°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4480070 | 1/8 | 1/4 | 1/16 | 100 | 250 |
| 4480147 | 0.17 | 1/4 | 0.04 | 100 | 149 |
| 4480224 | 3/16 | 5/16 | 1/16 | 100 | 196 |
| 4480301 | 1/4 | 3/8 | 1/16 | 100 | 157 |
| 4480378 | 3/8 | 1/2 | 1/16 | 100 | 112 |
| 4480455 | 1/2 | 5/8 | 1/16 | 100 | 87 |
| 4480609 | 5/8 | 3/4 | 1/16 | 100 | 71 |
| 4480651 | 3/4 | 1 | 1/8 | 50 | 109 |
| 4480840 | 1 | 1-1/4 | 1/8 | 50 | 87 |
*Limited stock availability; lead times and minimums may apply — call for details.
Sold by standard coil length only (50 ft.). Add length suffix to part number when ordering. Example: 50 ft. of 1/8” ID x 1/4” OD tubing is part number 410 0075-50.
ID is the critical dimension for fittings application.