Freelin-Wade Co.

United States

Multi-Color Ribbon tubing (MCR) is a bonded ribbon of multi-colored Fre-Thane Polyurethane tubing. Any time that you are routing two or more lines, MCR is the way to go. It offers faster installation times and eliminates the need for spiral wrap or jacketing. Freelin-Wade's proprietary process allows the bonded tubing to be separated without leaving a residue. This ensures a tight, leak free seal with push-in style fittings. MCR is a durable, cost-effective way to color code your tubing lines for identification, tracing or troubleshooting. Additionally, MCR will withstand the rigors of flexing and stretching, just like the rest of our polyurethane tubing. MCR bonded tubing is available in a wide range of stock configurations which are listed to the right. In addition, variations are easy. Freelin-Wade will make MCR to suit your needs. Our unique manufacturing process enables us to bond up to 20 tubes, mixing and matching colors, sizes and configurations.

Electrostatic discharges as low as 100 electrostatic volts can damage electric circuits, shortening equipment life. Thats why many manufacturers choose tubing that is specially formulated to prevent electrostatic buildup. Made from ether-based polyurethane, Static Dissipative Polyurethane tubing protects circuit boards and other sensitive electric components. Freelin-Wade offers Static Dissipative tubing in a wide range of sizes.

Fre-Thane 85A is one of our most popular tubing products. There are two general classes of polyurethane and both are commonly found in the market: ether-base and ester-base. Chemically, these are made from two different polyol alcohols that cause similar, but different reactions in the isocyanate. From the user's standpoint, the ester-based polymer is less expensive however it degrades when exposed to moisture. Because of this, we manufacture our Fre-Thane polyurethane tubing using the ether-based material. Freelin-Wade's Fre-Thane has a high resistance to abrasion while being highly flexible and kink resistant. Its most notable quality though is its "memory." Fre-Thane will stretch and flex but always return to its original shape. Freelin-Wade began manufacturing polyurethane tubing in 1980 and it remains our core product today. It is available in 28 in-stock colors and a virtually infinite number of color variations, including clear tubing. Fre-Thane is Freelin-Wade's most versatile product, with more options and variations available than with any other tubing.

Multi-Bore tubing is produced using our Fre-Thane polyurethane in a single extrusion. Unlike MCR, it is made in one extrusion which means the tube can only be made in a single color. Unlike MCR, Multi-Bore can't be separated cleanly and should not be used with push-in fittings.

Multi-Bore tubing is produced using our Fre-Thane polyurethane in a single extrusion. Unlike MCR, it is made in one extrusion which means the tube can only be made in a single color. Unlike MCR, Multi-Bore can't be separated cleanly and should not be used with push-in fittings. Due to special manufacturing conditions, we are able to offer Multi-Bore only in the colors listed below. If you require more colors, consider using our Multi-Color Ribbon (MCR).

Freelin-Wade's Fre-Thane has a high resistance to abrasion while being highly flexible and kink resistant. Its most notable quality though is its "memory." Fre-Thane will stretch and flex but always return to its original shape. Freelin-Wade began manufacturing polyurethane and urethane tubing in 1980 and it remains our core product today. It is available in 28 in-stock colors and a virtually infinite number of color variations. Fre-Thane is Freelin-Wades most versatile product, with more options and variations available than with any other tubing.

Polyurethane was invented in 1937 by German chemist, Friedrich Bayer. His first fibers, named Perlon U, gained popularity during World War II as a replacement for rubber. Its first commercial application was as a thread to make lightweight, stretchable fabric, spandex.* Polyurethane is comprised of two basic materials, isocyanate and polyol. Since Bayer's invention, polyurethane polymers have been improved with various additives to enhance its qualities and make it more resistant to heat and light. There are two general classes of polyurethane and both are commonly found in the market: ether-base and ester-base. Chemically, these are made from two different polyol alcohols that cause similar, but different reactions in the isocyanate. From the users standpoint, the ester-based polymer is less expensive however it degrades when exposed to moisture. Because of this, we manufacture our Fre-Thane polyurethane tubing using the ether-based material. Using urethane tubing reduces the chances of deterioration due to contamination or brittleness.