PTFE Polymer
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Why Choose PTFE Sheet
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) sounds like a lot of scientific but it is better known by its brand name: polymer. Everyone likely have a collection of non-stick pots and pans that are coated with PTFE. The combination of chemical and physical properties of PTFE is a consequence of its true fluoro...Read more -
Polymer PTFE/FEP vs Torlon Machining
Torlon® PAI (polyamide-imide) combines the exceptional performance of thermoset polyimides with the melt-processing advantage of thermoplastics. Wear-resistance grades offer unsurpassed performance in both dry and lubricated environments. High-strength grades retain their toughness, high strength...Read more -
Ball Valve Seals Material Choice
The choice of a seal material for a ball valve is vital to its successful operation. In this post, we are going to look at some of the major characteristics of six commonly used options for polymer seals in ball valves. Here are some additional post on Polymer Seats and Sealing Solutions: ...Read more -
Polymer PTFE/FEP vs Vespel Machining
Vespel is the trademark of a range of durable high-performance polyimide-based plastics manufactured by DuPont.Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a synthetic fluoropolymer of tetrafluoroethylene that has numerous applications. The best known brand name of PTFE-based formulas is polymer by Chemours...Read more -
PTFE and Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)
What are PTFE and PFOA? Where are they found? PTFE is a brand name for a man-made chemical known as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). It has been in commercial use since the 1940s. It has a wide variety of uses because it is extremely stable (it doesn’t react with other chemicals) and can provide ...Read more -
Polymer PTFE Gasket Material Details & Buy
A gasket is a mechanical seal which fills the space between two or more mating surfaces.PTFE sheet gasket material comes in several forms. The first thing that must be determined is what type of PTFE gasket material your looking for. PTFE Gasket Material Details PTFE Gasket is made of pure ...Read more
