| 摘要 |
A package (10) of tubes (12,14) and method for packaging a plurality of tubes (12,14) for use in a manufacturing work cell is provided that enables automation of the tubing assembly process, reduces the manual handling of the tubing to reduce possible contamination, and enables the packaging of tubes in a variety of orientations and improved shipping. Each of the tubes (12,14) may be formed as a laminate having an inner metallic layer (18) and an outer polymeric layer (20). A tether (16) is then bonded to the outer polymeric layers (20) of the tubes (12,14) by generating heat to deform the outer polymeric layers (20) and form a bond between the tubes (12,14) and the tether (16). |
