PTFE Plastic Sheet & Rod

PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) ultra low-friction plastic resists extreme temperatures, chemicals, corrosion, and stress cracking.

PTFE is also known by the brand name Teflon™.


What is PTFE?

PTFE is a low friction, soft fluoropolymer mechanical plastic with exceptional resistance to high temperatures, chemicals, corrosion, and stress cracking.

PTFE features impressive heat, mechanical toughness, electrical and low friction properties, making it the material of choice for many high heat and low friction applications.

PTFE plastic is available in FDA approved, electrical, mechanical, glass-filled, and bearing grades.

[PTFE Spec Sheet PDF]


PTFE features:

  • Outstanding chemical resistance
  • Extremely low friction
  • Soft and formable
  • Excellent bearing and wear properties
  • Strong weathering resistance
  • Performs in high heat environments, up to 500F
  • FDA grades available

What is PTFE used for?

PTFE is used for:

  • Bearings and bushings
  • Gears
  • Slide plates
  • Gaskets
  • Valve stem seals, valve seats
  • Chute liners
  • Pump parts
  • Cable insulation
  • Connector assemblies
  • Electrical sleeves
  • Semiconductor equipment
  • Scientific, medical equipment
  • Chemical resistant tubing
  • Shims
  • Oven plates
  • Non-stick and release coating

Industrial: PTFE is used for hoses, tubing and pipe lining, high temperature general purpose, gaskets, slide bearings, dough rollers, insulators, valve stem seals, valve seats, extrusion nozzles, electrical sleeving, bushes, o-rings, and chute liners.

Home: PTFE is used for non-stick pots, pans, utensils, nail polish, curling irons, carpet and fabric protection coatings.

Automotive: PTFE is used for windshield wiper blades.

Electrical: PTFE is used for insulators and in electrical applications.

PTFE Physical Properties
Property
Unfilled (Mechanical & Virgin)
25% Glass Filled Blend
Density (lb/in^3)
0.078
0.081
Water Absorption @24 Hours
< 0.01%
0.02%
Tensile Strength (psi)
3900 psi
2100 psi
Tensile Modulus (psi)
80 ksi
--
Elongation at Break
300%
270%
Flexural Strength (psi)
No Break
1950 psi
Flexural Modulus (psi)
72 ksi
190 ksi
Compressive Strength (psi)
3500 psi
1000 psi
Hardness, Shore D
D50
D60
Izod Notched Impact
3.5 ft-lb/in
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Maximum Service Temp.
500F
500F
Heat Deflection Temp. (264psi)
132F
150F
Melting Temp.
635F
635F

*Values listed are typical and are meant only as a guide to aid in design. Field testing should be performed to find the actual values for your application.

Prop 65 Warning WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Tetrafluoroethylene, CAS 116-14-3, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to?www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Prop 65 Warning WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Tetrafluoroethylene, CAS 116-14-3, which are known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to?www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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PTFE offers exceptional resistance to high temperatures, chemicals, corrosion and stress cracking.
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PTFE offers exceptional resistance to high temperatures, chemicals, corrosion and stress cracking.
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Includes 3x3" samples of PEEK, PTFE, and Ultem (PEI).
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Includes a 6x6" sample of Acetal, Nylon, UHMW, and a 3x3" sample of PTFE
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6x6" sample of ABS, Acetal, Acrylic, HDPE, PVC, UHMW, and 3x3" sample of PTFE.
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6x6" sample of ABS, Acetal, Acrylic, Nylon, PVC, UHMW, PET, and a 3x3" sample of PTFE.
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