Tapered Tubing (Bump Tubing)
Precision-controlled pullers and die-head technologies allow for varied extrusion cross-sections along the length of a medical tube. This tapering effect can provide greater access to multiple lumens at the larger, proximal end of the medical device, commonly referred to as bump tubing.
Variations in diameter can also enhance the structural performance and feel of the tube. Larger diameters at the proximal end provide clinicians with greater rigidity and control, while smaller diameters at the distal end provide more flexibility for navigation. TekniPlex Healthcare offers tapered small-diameter tubing for single-lumen, multi-lumen, and coextruded extrusions.
