General Info
PolyTetraFluoroEthylene is a fluorocarbon-based polymer and is commonly abbreviated PTFE.
While DuPont is the only manufacturer of the most famous brand of PTFE (Teflon™), several other manufacturers make their own brands of PTFE, which are commonly used as substitute PTFE material. PTFE has the lowest coefficient of friction of any polymer. Its dynamic coefficient of friction ranges from .04 to .06, and its static coefficient of friction ranges from .05 to .08. Due to its low coefficient of friction, PTFE is often utilized for sliding applications.In addition to a very low coefficient of friction, PTFE has outstanding chemical resistance, a wide operating temperature range from cryogenic to 500F, resistance to weathering, high impact strength, electrical and thermal insulation, and self-lubricating properties. It is unsuitable for high-load applications and has a high thermal expansion, so it is generally not used for tight tolerance applications. PTFE is inherently resistant to UV degradation and Highly Reflective to ultraviolet light, with Reflectivity greater than 85% in the spectral range of 240-300 nanometers. Up to 99% reflective in some cases. Which makes PTFE an ideal choice for UVC light reflective barriers for Far UVC and Germicidal UVC disinfecting systems.
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Key Properties
- Excellent Chemical Resistance
- Excellent Dielectric Properties
- Resistance to Weathering (UV Resistant)
- Highly Reflective to ultraviolet light, with Reflectivity greater than 85% in the spectral range of 240-300 nanometers. Up to 99% reflective in some cases.
- Self-Lubricating
- Lowest Coefficient of Friction of All Polymers
- Wide Operating Temperature Range from Cryogenic to 500F
Limitations
- High Loads
- Subject to Creep, Cold Flow
- High Thermal Expansion
- Tight Tolerance Applications
Applications
- Bushings and Bearings
- Chemical Processing Components
- Electrical Components
- Gaskets
- Pump and Valve Components
- Seals
- Valve Seats
- Wear Pads
- Germicidal UV, UVC, Far UVC Disinfecting System Reflective Components
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.
Available Sizes
PTFE is available in a wide range of shapes as follows
Molded Sheet
Thickness .063" to 8.000"
W x L Standard 48.000" x 48.000"
Skived Sheet and Skived Tape
Rod
Diameters .093" to 62.000"
Tube
Outside Diameters Up to 62.000"
Film
Thickness .001" to .030"
Custom Profile
Boedeker Plastics, Inc. specializes in cut to size so you can purchase optimal sizes for your project and same day shipping service on all inventoried plastic and composite materials, if you don't see the material and size you need contact us for other options.