Braid Reinforced Polyimide

MicroLumen offers custom braid and coil reinforced tube shafts. The primary advantages of reinforcement include increased column strength, torque transmission and increased burst strength. Reinforced tubes are available in a wide range of diameters and configurations.

• The construction of a typical reinforced tube consists of a substrate layer, braided or coiled layer and an exterior layer.
• Substrates can include Polyimide, PTFE Composites or Pure PTFE liners. Pure PTFE liners and PTFE Composites offer reduced surface friction.
• The exterior layer is typically constructed of Polyimide, but can consist of thermoplastics like Pebax, Nylon & Urethanes for varying durometer & color.