PTFE Sheet, Rod & Tube (Teflon™ Equivalent)

PTFE, also known under the brand name Teflon™, 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.

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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 500°F
• FDA grades available

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.

Property	Unfilled (Mechanical & Virgin)	25% Glass Filled Blend
Density (lb/in3)	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	--
Maximum Service Temp.	500°F	500°F
Heat Deflection Temp. (264psi)	132°F	150°F
Melting Temp.	635°F	635°F

*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.