General Info
Fluorosint® 500 PTFE has nine times greater resistance to deformation under load than unfilled PTFE. Its coefficient of linear thermal expansion approaches the expansion rate of aluminum,and is 1/5 that of PTFE––often eliminating fit and clearance problems. It is 1/3 harder than PTFE, has better wear characteristics and maintains low frictional properties. Fluorosint® 500 PTFE is also non-abrasive to most mating materials. Ideal for replacement of aluminum seals creating reduced clearance and improved efficiency. Ideal for higher pressure seals over other PTFE grades.
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Key Properties
- Low Deformation Under Load 9X Greater Than Unfilled PTFE
- No Abrasive to Mating Surface
- Outstanding Dimensional Stability, Close to Aluminum
Limitations
- Lower Mechanical Properties than other high performance materials
Applications
- Labyrinth sacrificial, Abradable Seals - FLUOROSINT 500 has been used very successfully as a replacement for metal/aluminum seals and shrouds in compressors.
- In addition to the security a sacrificial part provides the system, FLUOROSINT 500 allows the introduction of abradable sealing technology where mating parts are allowed to cut their own running clearance and thus permitting significant gains in efficiency.
- Shrouds
- Split and one-piece seals
- Valve Seats & Seals
Resin Trade Names
Manufacturer Trade Names
Boedeker Plastics, Inc. stocks & supplies plastic sheet, rod, tube, film and custom profiles and machine parts from these shapes that are produced from plastic resin. In many cases the manufacturer of the shape has their own product trade name. If your specification calls for a specific resin grade or manufacturer trade name, we can supply a shape made from that resin to meet your specification or suggest an equal. If you require a specific resin or brand it must be specified at the time of order.
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