Delitube™ Food & Beverage Tubing
Delitube™, Optinova’s dedicated tubing solution for the food and beverage processing industry, is the only extruded fluoropolymer tubing with food-grade approvals in China, the EU, and the United States. Manufactured from PTFE, FEP, and PFA, Delitube™ tubing is designed for direct food contact and can safely handle all food types at temperatures up to 175°C (347°F).
Why Optinova Delitube™ Food & Beverage Tubing?
Resistant to Harsh Environments
UV-, crack-, and chemical‑resistant tubing engineered for demanding industrial and outdoor applications, featuring extremely low water absorption to prevent swelling and material degradation in humid or moisture‑rich conditions.
Flexible Design Options
Available in single- or multi-lumen tubing with 2D and 3D configurations for customized applications.
Low Gas Permeability & Autoclavable
Ensures reliable gas containment and compatibility with sterilization processes.
Certified & Compliant Materials
Manufactured with materials compliant with FDA 21 CFR 177.1550, USP Class VI, and MERCOSUR GMC-56-92.
Global Food Contact Approvals
Approved for food contact under NSF/ANSI 51 (US), EU 10/2011 (Europe), and GB 4806 (China).
Flexible Delivery Options
Available on spools or cut-to-length pieces for efficient handling and installation.
Applications
Optinova Delitube™ is commonly used in:
- Fluid handling and quality assurance of F&B processing lines
- Tubing in beverage production and dispensing machines
- Hot and cold water in coffee machines
- Milk and steam powder in coffee machines
- Filling and packing machines for F&B production
Delitube™ has a long life-cycle and is easy to clean which makes it cost effective and low maintenance.
Technical Specifications
- PTFE
- ID 0,10mm (0,004”) to 23,00mm (0,90”)
- PTFE
- OD 0,50mm (0,020”) to 25,4mm (1”)
- PTFE
- Wall thicknesses 0,20mm (0,008”) to 5,00mm (0,196”)
| PTFE |
|---|
| ID 0,10mm (0,004”) to 23,00mm (0,90”) |
| OD 0,50mm (0,020”) to 25,4mm (1”) |
| Wall thicknesses 0,20mm (0,008”) to 5,00mm (0,196”) |
- FEP & PFA
- ID 0,79mm (0,031”) up to 113 mm (4,44”)
- FEP & PFA
- OD 1,59mm (0,063”) to 114,50 mm (4,50”) Wall thickness 0,20mm (0,008”) to 5,00mm (0,196”)
- FEP & PFA
- Tight tolerances from +/-0,05mm ( +/-0,002”)
| FEP & PFA |
|---|
| ID 0,79mm (0,031”) up to 113 mm (4,44”) |
| OD 1,59mm (0,063”) to 114,50 mm (4,50”) Wall thickness 0,20mm (0,008”) to 5,00mm (0,196”) |
| Tight tolerances from +/-0,05mm ( +/-0,002”) |
- Tensile strength at break
- Units
- MPa
- PTFE
- 20-34
- FEP
- 20-28
- PFA
- 25-30
- Melting temperature
- Units
- °C (°F)
- PTFE
- 330 (626)
- FEP
- 257-275 (495-527)
- PFA
- 300-310 (572-590)
- Min/Max service temperature
- Units
- °C (°F)
- PTFE
- -240/260 (-400/500)
- FEP
- -200/200 (-328/392)
- PFA
- -200/260 (-328/500)
- Water absorption
- Units
- %
- PTFE
- <0.01
- FEP
- <0.01
- PFA
- <0.03
| Units | PTFE | FEP | PFA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength at break | MPa | 20-34 | 20-28 | 25-30 |
| Melting temperature | °C (°F) | 330 (626) | 257-275 (495-527) | 300-310 (572-590) |
| Min/Max service temperature | °C (°F) | -240/260 (-400/500) | -200/200 (-328/392) | -200/260 (-328/500) |
| Water absorption | % | <0.01 | <0.01 | <0.03 |
Industrial-Grade Certifications
ISO 14001
IATF 16049
ISO 13485
ISO 9001
Delitube™ Food & Beverage Tubing Product Sheet
Our Delitube™ is the only tubing solution in the extrusion industry that has obtained food grade approvals in all three largest markets China, EU and the US.