PTFE

Polytetrafluoroethylene is, commonly referred to as PTFE Teflon.

PTFE material resists attack by heat, as well as from just about all chemicals. It's insoluble in all organics, with the exception of some exotics. Its electrical properties are excellent making it a popular option for machined parts though its high impact strength, its resistance to wear, durability and creep resistance are low compared to alternative engineering grade thermoplastics. Mechanical properties are often improved by adding fillers like glass fiber, bronze, Delrin, carbon and/or graphite.

PTFE rod, sheet, and tube exhibit the lowest electrical constant and lowest dissipation factors of all solid materials. Due in part to its sturdy chemical linkage, Teflon® PTFE sheet, rod, and tube show little or no attraction for dissimilar molecules. All combine to give a leading to a coefficient of friction as low as 0.05. Once again, as a result of this chemical bonding, PTFE Teflon® resins are nearly insoluble.

Teflon can be machined to close tolerances; we deliver the exact PTFE, FEP and PFA machined parts you need.

BENEFITS OF PTFE, FEP & PFA MACHINING:

• Excellent dielectric properties
• Inertness to most chemicals
• High heat and chemical resistance
• Very low coefficient of friction
• Excellent radiation resistance
• Zero moisture absorption
• Relatively insensitive to power frequency
• Machinability

ADVANTAGES

• High pressure resistance and hardness
• Good sliding and wear characteristics
• Good thermal conductivity
• Good chemical resistance
• Low insulation and surface resistance