Surgical tubing stretched too far

[JB]

Originally Posted by David Guzman

This equivalent to McMaster P/N 5234K65. You can search surgical tubing on McMaster and get a variaty of different wall thicknesses and outer diameter.

We have tried a couple of different ones and are also happy with the 1/2 OD and 3/16 Wall.

Can anyone confirm that the McMaster part is equivalent to the amazon link for the spear gun tubing (other than the dimensions) in terms of quality or rubber type?
We ran the McMaster tubing at our first competition and it definitely showed some wear and caused some issues in eliminations, I am wondering if the spear gun tubing will be better.

[David Guzman]

Originally Posted by jb1403

Can anyone confirm that the McMaster part is equivalent to the amazon link for the spear gun tubing (other than the dimensions) in terms of quality or rubber type?
We ran the McMaster tubing at our first competition and it definitely showed some wear and caused some issues in eliminations, I am wondering if the spear gun tubing will be better.

I can't verify that they are the same as we haven't gotten the amazon stuff but they are both latex rubber. So can't be much different. What size did you try from McMaster?

There are many variables to what causes wear, such as attachment points and stretch %.

[thefro526]

Originally Posted by jb1403

Can anyone confirm that the McMaster part is equivalent to the amazon link for the spear gun tubing (other than the dimensions) in terms of quality or rubber type?
We ran the McMaster tubing at our first competition and it definitely showed some wear and caused some issues in eliminations, I am wondering if the spear gun tubing will be better.

Originally Posted by David Guzman

I can't verify that they are the same as we haven't gotten the amazon stuff but they are both latex rubber. So can't be much different. What size did you try from McMaster?

There are many variables to what causes wear, such as attachment points and stretch %.

I bought both the 'Spear it' brand spear tubing, and McMaster Latex Tubing and they appear to be identical, at least for our purposes.

Specifically, we've used both 12mm (1/2") Spear-it tubing, which seems to be identical to 1/2" OD, 3/16" wall latex tubing from McMaster.

[Phyrxes]

Another option, we went with the fitness bands. Find the force and corresponding diameters that work for your application and have fun. Our experience was a band reached its "advertised" force at approximately twice its original length. The brand carried by the chain sporting goods stores around here sells them in increments up to 100 lbs.

[Dad1279]

We are very happy with the 'KOP' linear force springs from Vulcan

Hundreds of shots, no change.