Burst Pressure

Zeus has been supplying fluoropolymer tubing to manufacturers of high pressure components since the company began. The innate strength of all fluoropolymers make their use in these kinds of applications an ideal choice. Below, you will find the formula for calculating the maximum burst pressure:

Note: The above equation is theoretical. It does not factor steam pressure, altitude, etc., and it is calculated at ambient room temperature. The Burst pressure result is meant as a guideline in design, not a definitive number.

Tensile Strength Values:

  • PTFE - 2,500 psi
  • FEP - 3,000 psi
  • PFA - 4,000 psi
  • ETFE - 6,500 psi
  • PEEK - 13,000 psi
The Theoretical Burst Pressure equation may be solved in two ways. If you already know what fluoropolymer tube type that you will be using, you may calculate P, the burst pressure of this tubing.
Alternatively, if you are trying to decide on a tubing type and need to achieve a certain Burst Pressure rating, you may supply the desired Burst Pressure Value and the equation will calculate the required theoretical Tensile Strength (T). This requirement can then be used to select your tubing.

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