PTFE is a highly crystalline, thermoplastic, highly advanced polymer for very demanding applications. Fluoroplastics is the collective name for a number of plastics containing flourine. PTFE is available blended with glass to improve form stability and wear resistance. These include PTFE, PVF, PVDF, PCTFE, ECTFE etc.

 

Chemical designation: 
Polytetrafluoroethylene

 

Abbreviation: 
PTFE

 

Natural colour, additives: 
White, opaque

 

• Round rod

• Sheets

• Hollow bars

• Film, hose, O-rings, profiles etc.

• End products, machined or cast

 

• High temperature resistance

• Tough at low temperatures. (down to -160 °C)

• Very low friction coefficient

• Excellent resistance to chemicals

• Low water absorption

• Not attacked by microorganisms

• High density

• Resistant to hydrolysis, including in superheated steam

• Excellent electrical and dialectical properties

• Not abrasion resistant

 

Applications:

Machine and vehicle production, transport and feeding technology, electrical engineering, precision engineering, food technology, medical technology and chemical technology.

 

• Slide bearings

• Electrical components for aircraft/robots

• Slide rails

• Pipes

• Seals

• Machine components

• Insulating material

• Gaskets

• Coatings (cooking pots etc.)

• Filters