Flexible Nylon Tube

Our Flexible Nylon Tube range offers a reliable solution for demanding pneumatic systems, fluid transfer lines (non-water), and general industrial applications where strength, stability and chemical resistance are essential. Manufactured from Nylon 6, this tubing delivers a strong balance of flexibility and durability, making it ideal for compressed air systems, fuel lines, lubrication circuits and a wide variety of plant equipment.

Available in Clear, Black, Red, Blue, Green and Yellow, the range supports easy colour-coding across complex installations. Each tube is supplied in 30-metre coils, is completely silicone-free, and maintains excellent UV stability, ensuring long-lasting performance indoors or outdoors.

• High tensile strength and rigidity: Dependable performance in pressure applications
• Excellent chemical resistance: Suitable for oils, fuels, solvents and industrial media
• Low moisture absorption: Preventing swelling and dimensional change
• Outstanding abrasion resistance: Helping the tube maintain structure in tough environments
• Excellent ageing and hydrolysis resistance: Enhanced service life
• Superb dimensional stability: Consistent OD and secure fitment
• Silicone-free material: Suitable for paint shops and sensitive production areas
• UV-stable: For outdoor or high-light exposure installations

• Material: Nylon 6
• Temperature Range: -40°C to +80°C
• Working Pressure: Up to 600 psi (3:1 safety factor)
• Burst Pressure (at 73°C): Up to 1800 psi
• Coil Length: 30 metres
• Colours: Clear, Black, Red, Blue, Green, Yellow
• Not Suitable For: Water, potable systems or high-humidity environments

• Pneumatic control systems
• Compressed air lines
• Fuel and oil transfer
• Lubrication systems
• Instrumentation lines
• Robotics and automation
• Chemical dosing

Fitting nylon tubing is straightforward, but the right technique ensures a secure, leak-free connection:

• Select the correct fitting:
  • Use push-in or quick-fit fittings rated for use with rigid/semirigid nylon tube
• Cut the tube clean and square:
  • Use a sharp tube cutter to avoid ovality or burrs. A clean, square cut ensures proper sealing
• Insert the tube fully:
  • Push-in fittings: Push firmly until the tube reaches the internal stop
  • Quick-fit fittings: Feed the tubing through the locking nut onto the fitting cone and the refitting locking nut
• Check for alignment:
  • Misalignment can stress the tube or fitting, leading to premature wear
• Pressure test the system:
  • Always test at operating pressure before placing the system into service

Nylon tube can be bent for tidy routing, but it must be done correctly to avoid kinking:

• Use gentle, gradual bends:
  • Sharp bending can cause stress cracking or collapse.
• Warm the tube slightly (optional):
  • Applying mild, even heat from a hot-air gun can help achieve smoother bends. Do not overheat.
• Use bend supports where needed:
  • Spring-type bending tools or formers help maintain consistent curves for tight installations.
• Allow the tube to cool/set naturally:
  • Once shaped, let the tube return to ambient temperature before pressurising.