Frequently asked questions

DUKE Extrusion or DUKE Empirical, which is it?

On January 3, 2011 Duke Empirical launched a new business unit called Duke Extrusion. Same great company you’ve come to know and trust, now with expanded capabilities for our clients.

What extrusion capabilities does DUKE Extrusion have?

  • Single Lumen Tubing
  • Multi-lumen Tubing
  • Taper Tubing – Single Lumen
  • Taper Tubing – Multi Lumen

What types of materials does DUKE Extrusion process?

DUKE Extrusion processes most thermoplastic polymers including:

  • Nylon (PA)
  • PEBA resins
  • Polyester
  • Hytrel
  • Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
  • Polyurethanes (PUR)
  • Polyethylenes (PE)
  • Custom Compounds

Does DUKE Extrusion offer services outside of providing extrusions?

Our business excels at performing post extrusion operations. The Value Added services we provide include:

  • Braiding
  • Coiling
  • Longitudinal Reinforcement
  • Tipping
  • Flaring
  • Pad Printing
  • Overmolding
  • Laser Welding
  • Ultrasonic Welding
  • Balloon Fabrication
  • Hydrophilic Coatings
  • PTFE Liners

How long has DUKE been in business?

DUKE Empirical has been providing superior customer service since 2000. DUKE Extrusion, a business unit of DUKE Empirical, Inc. was launched on January 3, 2011.

Why should I choose DUKE Extrusion?

  • Unparalleled customer service.
  • Exceptional quality extrusions.
  • Unprecedented lead times.

We back these statements with over six decades of experience. We are the experts in extruded profile designs. From single lumen to complex tapered multi-lumen tube designs, we can design the tooling and process to meet your specifications.

How quickly can DUKE Extrusion provide a prototype?

We can provide prototypes in as little as three days. We can provide our Stock Tubing in as little as 24 hours.

Does DUKE Extrusion stock any off-the-shelf tubing?

Absolutely! We stock the following products and are available for shipment in as little as 24 hours:

  • DUKE Extrusion Stock Tubing™ - We carry the widest range of standard French sized catheters with various wall thicknesses, from 0.003" to 0.010".
  • DUKE Extrusion Catheter Design Kits™
  • Telescopic Tubing Kit™ - these are currently available in 35D, 40D, 55D, 63D, and 72D PEBA resins.
  • SpectraFlex Tubing Kit™ - these are variable stiffness kits currently available in a variety of French sizes.