GlideTex™

When tube surface finish is critical

Looking to take your tube to the next level? When surface finish is critical, our proprietary extrusion technique developed for GlideTex™ tubing provides a luxurious, silky feel with a matte, reduced friction finish. This is ideal for applications requiring superior tube body smoothness and mitigation of drag and tack. Available in a variety of material offerings, GlideTex™ can be a cost-effective solution when compared to centerless grinding or reflow options, and because it is a continuous extrusion process, lead times are also often reduced.

Size Range

0.025” – 0.750” (0.66 mm – 19.05 mm) depending on design

GlideTex™Cost effective continuous extrusion process
Various material offerings
Matte finish with reduced tack
ReflowProduced in discrete lengths
Requires post processing
Can be expensive and is labor intensive
Centerless GrindLimited material offerings
Requires post processing
Can be more expensive
Standard ExtrusionGlossy appearance
Reinforcement impression is visible
Reinforcement is tangible

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