PTFE, FEP & Medical Heat Shrink Tubing
Glenn Enterprises supports medical device OEM teams with high-performance fluoropolymer tubing solutions including PTFE, FEP, and precision heat shrink technologies. These materials are selected for lubricity, chemical resistance, thermal stability, and performance in demanding catheter-based applications.
High-Performance Fluoropolymer Solutions
Fluoropolymers such as PTFE and FEP are widely used in minimally invasive medical devices due to their low coefficient of friction, chemical resistance, and thermal stability. Heat shrink tubing further supports assembly, encapsulation, and profile management within complex catheter systems.
PTFE Tubing
PTFE tubing is commonly selected for applications requiring exceptional lubricity, chemical resistance, and stable performance across temperature ranges. It is frequently used as inner liners within catheter shafts and delivery systems.
Key Characteristics
• Extremely low friction coefficient
• High chemical resistance
• Broad temperature tolerance
• Stable dimensional properties
Common Uses
• Catheter liners
• Guidewire liners
• Fluid transfer pathways
• Protective sleeves
For structural catheter tubing see our Medical Extrusions page Here
FEP Tubing
FEP tubing provides similar chemical resistance to PTFE while offering enhanced transparency and heat reflow compatibility. It is often used in bonding applications or when visual inspection is required.
Performance Considerations
• Heat bondable characteristics
• Transparency for inspection
• Chemical resistance
• Consistent extrusion capability
Medical Heat Shrink Tubing
Heat shrink tubing supports catheter assembly through controlled shrink ratios and precise dimensional management. It is used to secure components, provide strain relief, and create smooth profile transitions within minimally invasive devices.
Common Applications
• Strain relief
• Bond reinforcement
• Component encapsulation
• Shaft profile management
Engineering & Material Selection Support
Material selection for fluoropolymer tubing must consider bonding compatibility, dimensional tolerance, thermal processing, and device performance requirements. Glenn Enterprises works closely with engineering teams to align specifications with manufacturable, scalable solutions.
Manufacturing & Quality Alignment
Represented polymer partners operate within controlled manufacturing environments appropriate for medical device production. Emphasis is placed on dimensional consistency, clean handling, and scalable production capability.
Supporting Catheter & Interventional Applications
PTFE, FEP, and heat shrink technologies supported by Glenn Enterprises are used across a broad range of minimally invasive device programs.
• Balloon catheters
• Delivery systems
• Neurovascular devices
• Structural heart platforms
• Peripheral vascular systems
• Interventional access systems
Why Work Through Glenn Enterprises
We streamline the process—connecting your team with the right extrusion partner, accelerating timelines, simplifying communication, and ensuring you get the optimal solution for both development and production.
From early R&D builds to full commercial production, Glenn Enterprises helps eliminate friction and accelerate innovation.
Glenn Enterprises represents specialized manufacturers in precision medical device components, supporting catheter and guidewire programs across cardiovascular, neurovascular, and peripheral applications.
