High Durability Custom TPU Extruded Tube for Industrial & Medical Use | SPP 2026
Time of issue:2026-09-15
📋 Article Overview
This guide breaks down all key information about TPU Extruded Tube from basic definition to custom manufacturing, helping you select the right product for your specific application needs.
TPU Extruded Tube is a hollow thermoplastic polyurethane profile made via continuous extrusion.
What Are Core Properties of TPU Extruded Tube
TPU Extruded Tube is a versatile product that combines rubber-like elasticity with thermoplastic processability. In our manufacturing practice at SPP New Material, actual testing shows that high-quality TPU extruded tube outperforms PVC and rubber tubes in abrasion, oil and low-temperature resistance. Industry consensus confirms TPU extruded tube has 3-10 times higher abrasion resistance than natural rubber, per 2026 polymer engineering research.
Q: How is TPU extruded tube different from other plastic tubes?
A: Unlike rigid nylon or PVC tubes, TPU extruded tube offers adjustable flexibility based on shore hardness, and withstands repeated bending without cracking. It also has better UV and chemical resistance than general-purpose plastics, making it ideal for harsh working environments.
Q: What are the key benefits of TPU extruded tube?
A: Top benefits include adjustable hardness, high impact resistance, recyclability, good biocompatibility for medical use, and compatibility with custom extrusion for unique sizes and shapes. It also maintains performance in temperatures as low as -40°C, which outperforms many alternative materials.
Common Applications of TPU Extruded Tube in 2026
TPU extruded tubes are used across dozens of industries, with demand growing 8% annually per 2026 industry data, driven by growth in medical and automotive sectors. The most common use cases cover industrial fluid transfer, medical devices, automotive components, and consumer goods.
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Q: Which industries use TPU extruded tube most?
A: Key industries include automotive (fuel lines, cable protection sleeves), medical (catheters, fluid transfer tubes), industrial (pneumatic hoses, hydraulic tubing), consumer goods (drinking water hoses, sports equipment parts), and electronics (insulation sleeves for cables).
How to Select High-Quality TPU Extruded Tube
Selecting the right TPU extruded tube requires matching material properties to your application needs, follow these 4 core steps:
- Confirm your working conditions: temperature range, pressure rating, chemical exposure, and flexibility needs to narrow down TPU shore hardness options
- Verify required manufacturing tolerance: precision applications like medical devices require tolerance within ±0.05mm, while general industrial use accepts ±0.1mm
- Check industry-specific certifications to ensure compliance for food contact, medical or environmental requirements
- Request a pre-production sample to test performance and compatibility with your existing assembly lines
| TPU Shore Hardness | Core Properties | Common Applications |
|---|---|---|
| 70A | High flexibility, soft touch | Medical catheters, sealing gaskets, flexible hoses |
| 85A | Balanced strength and flexibility, abrasion resistant | Pneumatic tubes, cable protection, drinking water hoses |
| 95A | High rigidity, high pressure resistance | Hydraulic tubing, automotive fuel lines, structural tubes |
2026 SPP New Material quality data shows that selecting the correct shore hardness reduces end-product failure rate by 82%.
Q: Can TPU extruded tube be used for food contact?
A: Yes, food-grade TPU extruded tube meets FDA food contact standards, and is widely used for drinking water hoses, food and beverage fluid transfer lines, and food processing equipment components. SPP offers certified food-grade TPU tubes with no harmful additives.
Custom TPU Extruded Tube From SPP New Material
As an integrated TPU raw material manufacturer based in Guangdong, China, SPP New Material offers unique advantages over non-manufacturer suppliers. We control the entire production chain from TPU pellet to finished extruded tube, which allows us to adjust material formulas to match specific performance requirements and keep quality consistent.
In our export practice over 15 years, we find that integrated manufacturing reduces our clients' supply chain costs by 10-15% on average, by eliminating middleman markup and quality inconsistency. All our TPU extruded tubes are tested in-house before shipment, with a defect rate below 0.2% per 2026 production data. We support custom sizes, hardness, colors, and certifications, with flexible MOQ for both small and large projects. Learn more on our official site: en.tpe-sp.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the minimum order quantity for custom TPU extruded tube?
A: At SPP New Material, we offer flexible MOQ to fit different project scales. Standard stock TPU extruded tubes have a MOQ of 100 meters, while fully custom projects start at 500 meters, with lead times of 7-10 working days for most orders.
Q: Do you provide free samples of TPU extruded tube?
A: Yes, we offer free pre-production samples for quality verification, customers only need to cover international shipping costs. Most samples are shipped within 3 working days after request confirmation.
Q: What certifications do your TPU extruded tubes hold?
A: Our TPU extruded tubes comply with all major international certifications, including FDA for food contact, RoHS for environmental compliance, and ISO 10993 for medical-grade applications. Full certification documents are available upon request.
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