3-D Printing – The advent of 3-D printing has opened up a world of possibilities. However, manufacturers of these revolutionary machines soon encountered a problem. The tubing that carried the input plastic filament to the nozzle head to be melted and printed was cracking and lacked lubricity for optimal yields. Many companies turned to Zeus PTFE tubing as a solution. These manufacturers have also found the chemical inertness of our PFA and FEP extrusions to be ideal for handling complex solvents in their designs. Our team can develop special profiles for male fittings, colors for part identification, and multi-lumen tubing for complex printing systems.

Electrical Insulation – We offer a diverse portfolio of high-temperature insulations to extend the life of your electrical components. Our products maintain excellent dielectric strength in hostile environments that encounter heat, abrasion, and shock. We specialize in custom extrusions to accelerate cable insulation designs with unique solutions such as precision slot liners, heat shrink splicing technology, PEEK magnet wires, multi-lumens, hermetic motor insulation, and more.

Military Communications – With the difficult environmental conditions soldiers face in the field for long durations, communications equipment can easily experience failure. When plastic components fail and extruded parts from high-performance resins are needed, manufacturers turn to Zeus. We responded with customized PVDF and PFA extrusions that perform better in harsh conditions to keep the lines of communication functioning.

Convoluted Tubing – Where flexibility is important, this tubing contains multiple convolutes in series, resulting in a highly flexible and maneuverable tubing material. Commonly called flexible conduit, this tubing provides a low-friction protective covering against abrasion.

Custom Extrusions – If we do not make what you need already, we can. We specialize in extruding customized tubing and special profiles. Tubing variations are nearly limitless, and a wide variety of additives and secondary services are available to tailor your tubing product further. Extrusion specifications can include special resins, straightness, certification and testing, packaging, cutting, etching, inspection protocols, and much more.

Heat Shrinks – Zeus manufactures heat shrinks in a broad spectrum of resins, including PTFE, PEEK, FEP, PFA, and ETFE, as well as two variations of our Dual-Shrink™ in PTFE / FEP and FEP / EFEP. Our portfolio of heat shrink provides many options for shrink ratios, sizes, and tolerances.

ECTFE – Also known as Halar®, this tubing material is a popular selection for protecting wires and cables in automotive and aerospace applications with a broad operating temperature. ECTFE provides outstanding durability, ultra-low permeability, is chemically resistant, and offers good performance at a competitive price.

ETFE – A copolymer of ethylene and tetrafluoroethylene, this material affords excellent resistance to impact, abrasion, and stress cracking. ETFE possesses outstanding toughness, stiffness, and durability, all while being chemically inert. The material can be extruded in multiple forms, including flexible convoluted tubing and heat shrink.

FEP – This melt-processable fluoropolymer is a preferred choice where high clarity and flexibility are most important. The material has low gas permeability, possesses an excellent UV transmission rating, is gamma sterilizable, and features excellent dielectric strength. FEP can be manufactured in long, continuous lengths, and can also be made into heat shrink that meets AS23053/11 standards.

PE –  High-density polyethylene (HDPE) provides a high strength-to-density ratio and is a good option for corrosion-resistant piping, fuel tanks, electrical boxes, and other automotive needs. Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) possesses excellent impact strength at low temperatures and thus resists breaking; it is also highly flexible.

Nylon – Zeus extrudes several types of nylon and lay-flat tubing and can assist in the selection of the specific grade of nylon best suited for your application. Our engineered nylons are available in a wide range of grades suited for many custom applications, including Nylon 6/6 (Zytel® 42A and ST801), Nylon 11 (Rilsan® B), Nylon 12 (Grilamid® L25, Rilsan® A, Vestamid® L2140, Grilamid® TR55 and TR55LX), Pebax® (PEBA; Pebax® 7233, 7033, 6333, 5533, 4033, 3533), Zytel® (Nylon 6/6; Zytel® 42A and ST801), and others.

PEEK – This high-performance engineered polymer has excellent endurance to heat and one of the highest strength-to-weight ratios of any thermoplastic. This material can be used as an alternative to materials such as aluminum, steel, glass, and even other polymers. PEEK tubing is lightweight and able to withstand operating temperatures of 500 ºF (260 ºC). This tubing tolerates high burst pressures, is thermoformable, resistant to wear and impact, and possesses exceptional torsion stability.

PFA – This fluoropolymer is known for its ability to maintain its mechanical integrity in extreme temperatures, even when exposed to caustic chemicals. PFA can withstand temperature environments of up to 500 ºF (260 ºC) and can also be extruded in convoluted tubing forms that provide a highly flexible conduit. PFA exhibits excellent lubricity, clarity, and flexibility. PFA is also available in high purity versions that are SEMI F-57 certified.

PTFE – The unique properties of this material have made it the gold standard for industries requiring top-flight performance in lubricity, high temperature use, chemical resistance, and precision tolerances. PTFE has a working temperature of up to 500 °F (260 °C) and has the lowest coefficient of friction of any polymer; it is also chemically resistant to all common solvents, including acids and bases.

PVDF – This polymer delivers high performance at a competitive cost. Also known as Kynar®, PVDF is characterized by low permeability as well as strong abrasion and chemical resistance. This tubing possesses a host of properties that make it useful in a variety of applications that need flexibility without sacrificing performance.