O-EA TUBING


The Answer to Your Energy Absorption Project


O-Flex manufactures a high quality energy absorption tube designed to manage automobile impact during accidents or other motor vehicle impact situations. From improving the safety of motor vehicles, to protecting cargo in large transportation vehicles, our O-EA tubing is ideal for any impact management situation.

Tested, Tested, and Tested Some More


Our top-of-the-line testing equipment has been strategically designed by a recognized industry leader, allowing our customers to have peace of mind knowing that their products are fully capable of meeting and exceeding industry and regulatory standards. On top of our testing abilities, our clients benefit from our engineering support to create the best possible impact management solution.

Both applications have countermeasures placed in the following locations:

  • Roof liners
  • Side rails
  • Pillar trims
  • Knee bolsters
  • Door panels
  • Bumper rails
  • Bumper fascia

The patented O-EATM tube is engineered to satisfy space constraints, meet regulatory standards, and absorb collision impact energy. Current applications include:

  • Pedestrian Guard
  • Bumper Guard

When partnering with O-Flex for the O-EA tubing, client benefits include:

  • Ease of installation
  • Cost-effective solutions
  • Eco-friendly product
  • Performs superbly in limited spaces
  • Adds negligible weight to end product
  • Absorbs energy throughout deformation
  • Flexibly configured
  • Withstands -40 to 110 degrees Celsius
  • Surpasses HIC requirements
  • Exceeds OEM flammability
  • Exceeds fogging requirements

The O-EA tubing products are also designed to satisfy any specific requirement for our clients most demanding applications:


  • Diameters to 100mm
  • Corrugations to 600/m
  • Paper inner and outer layers
  • Custom graphics/identification
  • Single or multiple central layers
  • Aluminum, steel or stainless steel
  • Secondary operations include punched holes, clips, bands, spacers and SBR tape

Learn more about our impact management solutions by contacting us today.