What is the minimum order on standard
sizes of natural rubber latex tubing?
- $300.00 total order
- We will accept below minimum orders with a $35.00 processing
fee
Can natural rubber latex tubing be sterilized?
- Natural rubber latex tubing is compatible with steam,
ETO and gamma radiation
Does natural rubber latex possess good chemical
resistance?
- Acid (dilute) Fair to Good
- Acid (concentrate) Fair
- Alkali Good
- Petroleum Products Not recommended
What is the minimum order on custom runs and custom
colors?
- Non-stock sizes or colors are 4000 feet +/- 20% per color,
per size, depending on tubing size.
How soon can your order ship?
- Standard sizes usually ship within 3 working days and
custom runs within 3 weeks
What are the manufacturing capabilities for inside diameters
and wall thickness?
- Kent Elastomers can manufacture tubing ranging from 1/32''
(.031) inside diameters and wall thicknesses
up to 1/3'' (.333).
Are continuous lengths available?
- Up to 50 foot lengths are available on selected sizes
Are cut lengths available?
- Kent Elastomer has developed a custom cutting process,
which allows us to cut latex tubing to lengths
as small as 1/16'' (.063)
What is the shelf life on latex?
- Using proper storage procedures, natural rubber latex
tubing will maintain physical properties for a year or more
What are the recommended storage procedures?
- Tubing should be stored in containers, which are sealed
from airflow and light
- Packaging should provide protection from crushing
- Particular storage conditions should be at temperatures
not exceeding 77°
Fahrenheit (25° Celsius)
What are the operating temperatures natural rubber latex
tubing can withstand?
- Minimum recommended operating temperature of -65°
F (-53° C)
- Maximum recommended operating temperature of 180°
F (82°C)
Can Kent Elastomer Products assemble parts with
fittings and/or connectors?
- With samples of your fittings and/or connectors, we can
offer a competitive quotation
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