A Guide to Component Supply

Welcome to 2026 and Component Supply! As we kick off another year of getting components in the hands of those who will change the world, we thought we could reintroduce ourselves. We know that getting the right parts quickly can make all the difference in R&D and production. From standard supply products to value-added, in-house services, our goal is to help product designers, engineers, and researchers get exactly what they need, when they need it.

Who is Component Supply?
Component Supply is an ISO 13485 certified supplier and fabricator serving industries, including:

  • Medical Device Manufacturing
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Aerospace
  • Aquaculture
  • Laboratory Sciences

Our mission is simple: Supply the best to the brightest. We support customers from early-stage prototyping through scaled production with both off-the-shelf components and custom fabrication services.

Let’s get started on what we offer, what you can expect from our value-added services, and how to locate standard parts quickly on our website.


Off-the-Shelf Components Available for Immediate Shipment.

  • 304 and 316 Stainless Hypodermic Tubing
  • Wires & Mandrels
  • PTFE Extruded Tubing
  • PTFE and FEP Heat Shrink Tubing
  • Mesh Filtration Fabrics
  • Blunt Needles
  • Fittings
  • … and more!

Custom Fabrication & Value-Added Services
Need more than standard off-the-shelf? Our in-house fabrication capabilities may be exactly what you are looking for.

We offer:

  • Precision Cutting
  • Simple, Double and Complex Bending
  • End Forming
  • Tip and Needle Grinding
  • Through-Feed Grinding
  • Quick-Turn Prototyping

We offer short lead times, expedite options, and volume price breaks to support early R&D through production. When you have a concept that requires a custom part and need to test it almost immediately, our Rapid Development Team (CS RDT) can produce 1–5 prototypes within 24 hours helping you move quickly from concept to validation.

Learn more about CS RDT here.

How to Find the Right Part Number
The Component Supply Part Number Prefix Guide makes it easier to find what you are looking for on our website. This quick reference helps you decode our main category part numbers. Understanding our prefixes can help you quickly identify materials, whether you need them now or in the future.

Tubing and Wire Category

  • HTX – 304 SS Hypodermic Tubing
  • HTXX – 316 SS Hypodermic Tubing
  • TTRB – Brass Round Telescoping Tubing
  • GWX – 304 SS Wire Mandrel
  • GWXX – 316 SS Wire Mandrel
  • NW – Nitinol Wire
  • SMW – High Carbon Music Wire
  • CGWX – 304 SS PTFE Coated Wire Mandrel
  • GMGWX – 304 SS GlideMed Coated Wire Mandrel
  • MCXU – 304 SS Braided Wire and Cable
  • NE – 304 SS Blunt Needles
  • GPTX – 304 SS Annealed Tubing
  • GPTXX – 316 SS Annealed Tubing
  • GHX – SS Guidewire Assemblies
  • STTGW – PTFE Guidewire Assemblies

Polymer and Plastic Category

  • HSF – FEP 1.6:1 HS Tubing (72″ Long)
  • IPST2 – Class VI Polyolefin 2:1 HS Tubing
  • PBST2 – Pebax 2:1 HS Tubing
  • SMT – FEP 1.3:1 HS Tubing
  • SM16T – FEP 1.6:1 HS Tubing
  • SM2T – PTFE 2:1 Light Wall HS Tubing
  • SM2TSW – PTFE 2:1 Standard Wall HS Tubing
  • SM2TTW – PTFE 2:1 Thin Wall HS Tubing
  • SM4T – PTFE 4:1 HS Tubing
  • SWTT – Standard Wall Extruded Tubing
  • TWTT – Thin Wall Extruded Tubing
  • STT – Light Wall Extruded Tubing
  • PLT70 – PVC Tubing
  • PUT – Polyurethane Tubing
  • SCT – Silicone Tubing
  • SMD – Platinum Cured Silicone Tubing
  • TET – Tygon E-3603 Laboratory Tubing
  • TBT – Tygon B-44-3 Beverage Tubing
  • TND65 – Tygon ND100-65 Med/Surgical Tubing
  • TND80 – Tygon Non-DEHP Micro Bore Tubing

Filtration Category

  • U-CMN – Nylon (6/6) Mesh Fabric
  • U-CMY – Polyester (PET) Mesh Fabric
  • U-CMXX – 316 SS Woven Wire Mesh
  • CMND – Nylon Filter Discs
  • CMNBBB – Nylon Mesh Biopsy Bags in Blue
  • CMNBBBN – Nylon Mesh Biopsy Bags in White
  • CMYBNN – Polyester Mesh Biopsy Bags in White
  • CMYRBL – Polyester Rosin Press and Filtration Bag

Other Category

  • NSSY – B.Braun Polypropylene Syringes
  • SQB – Polyethylene Squeeze Bottles
  • FFT – Polyethylene Taper Tips
  • GWXKIT – NEKIT – HTXKIT – CMYKIT – CMNKIT – Lab Kits

How Can I Learn More About Your Products?
Need more information when browsing our website? Our Resource Center has been created to make it easier. Topics are:

  • Plastic and Rubber Tubing
  • Hypodermic Tubing
  • Metal Tubing
  • Heat Shrink
  • Needles
  • Wire
  • Tooling

Why Engineers & Buyers Choose Component Supply

  • ISO 13485 Certified Quality System
  • Fast Lead Times
  • Small Quantity Availability for R&D
  • In-House Fabrication
  • Regulatory Documentation Support
  • Technical Expertise
  • Capacity to Scale


Are you ready to get started with Component Supply?
Reach out today, and let’s build what’s next.

(931) 761-4000 | parts@componentsupplycompany.com

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