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Materials :: PTFE
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Scientific
name:
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Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
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Available
in:
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Sheet, Rod, tube, cylinder, tape |
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Types:
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Virgin - Natural, unfilled PTFE. White colour; available in sheet, rod, cylinder and tube
25% Glass filled - Off-white colour. Available in sheet, rod & tube
60% Bronze filled - Bronze colour. Available in sheet, rod & tube.
5% Carbon + 20% glass filled - Black colour. Available in sheet, rod & tube
25% Carbon filled - Black colour. Available in sheet, rod & tube
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General properties:
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• Excellent chemical resistance
• Lowest co-efficient of friction of all plastics
• Very high operating temperature and stability, with continuous operation ranges of -250°C to 260°C
• Excellent electrical & dielectric properties, even at high temperatures
• Excellent UV resistance
• Suitable for food contact (virgin only)
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Applications:
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Seals
Piston rings
Electrical & thermal insulators
Food processing components
Heat seal liners
Glide rings
Slide bearings
Lantern rings |
To obtain a more detailed specification sheet please contact
us.
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Click on the pictures below to see some parts we have
made in this material.
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