From basic particulate removal to cleanroom-ready tubing, your cleanliness requirements drive the process.
The Right Cleanliness Level for Every Application
Cleanliness plays a critical role in how miniature tubing performs inside medical devices, aerospace systems, precision instruments, and fluid-handling assemblies. Instead of tying cleaning levels to internal cut types or equipment, K-Tube offers cleanliness levels aligned to what your application requires, not how we produce it.
Whether you need basic cleanliness or stringent contamination control, we deliver tubing that meets your specifications and integrates seamlessly with your next operation.
Cleanliness Options
Basic OD Clean
A simple but effective wipe of the outer diameter to remove loose particulates or handling residue.
Best for:
Applications where tubing will be further cleaned in-house
- Early-stage prototyping
- Machining or grinding downstream
- Non-critical environments
In-Process Clean (ID Particulate Removal)
Removes particulates generated during manufacturing, providing a reliable baseline level of cleanliness.
Best for:
- Standard medical assemblies
- Light fluid transfer
- Components requiring predictable cleanliness before secondary operations
- Applications where ID/OD particulates could interfere with bonding or sealing
Small ID (<.020) long length 40” parts where cleanliness is critical and traditional methods may be ineffective.
Ultrasonic Cleaning (Ready-to-Use)
Ultrasonic agitation removes embedded particulates and leaves tubing contaminant-free, with no residue.
Best for:
- Medical devices requiring “ready-to-use” cleanliness
- Precision bonding or welding operations
- Aerospace components where debris cannot migrate or shed
- Tight-tolerance mechanical fits sensitive to particulate load
Cleanroom-Level Outsourced Cleaning
For designs requiring sterile or high-purity preparation, we partner with trusted external cleanroom specialists.
Best for:
Devices needing validated cleanliness
- Sterile packaging workflows
- Mission-critical aerospace builds
- Any application where cleanliness is a regulated specification
K-Tube manages the entire outsourced cleaning process so you receive one consolidated shipment, full traceability, and consistent documentation.
Why Cleanliness Matters
The right cleaning level supports:
- improved assembly efficiency
- consistent bonding, coating, or adhesive performance
- predictable fluid flow
- regulatory confidence
- reduced rework and scrap
- enhanced reliability in sensitive systems
We can also support validation, documentation, or cleanliness-related traceability as needed.
Cleaning FAQs
It depends on your application, assembly environment, and regulatory requirements. Share your specs, we’ll guide you.
Yes. For regulated applications, we can coordinate documentation and manage cleanroom outsourcing.
No. It removes particulates without affecting dimensional or mechanical characteristics.
Choose the Right Cleanliness Level
Tell us about your application and we’ll match the correct cleaning process, basic to cleanroom-ready.