What kind of tube is best for tubing?
Standard Inner Tubes are the quintessential choice for river tubing enthusiasts. Crafted from durable rubber, often sourced from truck or car tires, these tubes are built to withstand the rigorous demands of river terrain. Tube Info & Shuttle Update! We’ve had a lot of questions about tube weight limits, so here’s the scoop: 🎯 River Run Tubes: 220 lbs max 🎯 Tube Pro Tubes: 250 lbs max 🎯 Two tubes tied together at a time Please choose the tube that best suits your comfort and safety on the river!
What is type 5 tubing?
ASTM A513 Type 5 Tube is a Drawn Over Mandrel (DOM) tubing product which has closer OD/ID/Wall Tolerances than ERW products. Produced from 1020 and 1026 steel. It’s Commonly used in the automotive, appliance and construction industries. Grades: 1020,1026. Outside diameter: 9. ASTM A519 covers several grades of carbon and alloy steel seamless mechanical tubing. The standard is also acceptable in the manufacture of piping. It is manufactured by hot working and then cold finishing the steel into round, square, rectangle or special shapes.
What is Y type tubing for?
Special tubing, called Y tubing, is used when administering blood products. This type of tubing contains a filter and allows for saline flushing. Vital signs should be obtained prior to starting the blood transfusion. Before administration, baseline vital signs must be obtained, and a two-nurse check must also be performed to ensure proper patient identification. Blood should be administered slowly through Y tubing, using a large bore needle to prevent hemolysis of cells.