One MicroLumen Way Oldsmar, FL 34677 USA Polyimide is a polymer thermoset plastic that has exceptional thermal stability, chemical resistance, and tensile strength. These characteristics make polyimide an ideal material for high-performance medical applications. The tubing is lightweight, flexible, and resistant to heat and chemical interaction.

Reinforced Tubing

Specifications

• The most common braid/coil material is 304V stainless steel.
• Both round and flat wires are available. Common wire sizes:
  • Round wire 0.0010" to 0.004"
  • Flat wire 0.0005" x 0.0025" and larger
• "PIC" count = per inch crosses (Braid)
• "WPI" count = wraps per inch (Coil)
• Higher PIC counts improve flexibility, while a lower PIC count increases longitudinal stiffness
• The PIC count can be varied within a specific length to provide variable flexibility. This can also be achieved via selective laser removal of OD layers or variable durometer reflows.
• Selective laser removal of Polyimide top-layers increases flexibility and helps in secondary processes & assembly
• Axial reinforcement provides added tensile strength and minimized elongation