Nylon Matures Tube -

If your goal is to prevent the tube from "maturing" into a failed, brittle state, monitor these factors:

Freshly extruded nylon tubing is "Dry As Molded" (DAM) and is at its most brittle. As it "matures" by absorbing ambient moisture, it undergoes several shifts: nylon matures tube

Optimal state for standard operation in pneumatic or fluid systems. If your goal is to prevent the tube