Teflons are made of a fluoride plastic which is highly resistant to chemical substances as well as having an outstanding thermal stability at high temperature and a low friction coefficient. Note that Teflon® is also the product trademark and that of the manufacturer who invented it: Dupont™ Teflon®.
PCTFE is ideally suited for components within equipment for the cryogenics, medical and laboratory fields. It is used in optical lenses for eyeglasses, valve seats and joints.
PCTFE is known for its excellent physical and mechanical properties. It is nonflammable and has excellent chemical resistance, high optical transparency, a low degree of water absorption, excellent electrical properties and extremely low gas permeability.
Teflon® can be chemically treated to allow for engraving or can have additives such as glass, glass fiber (fiberglass), graphite, bronze and many others. The available teflon grade are PTFE, FEP, MFA, PFA, PVDF, ETFE, ECTFE, PCTFE and PVF. Please, note that for PVDF, "tube" and "roll" formats are available to order only.
Teflon® is sold in standard and customized dimensions. The heat deflecting coating available on PTFE has different ratios such as 4: 1 and 2: 1 while the FEP ratio is 1.6: 1 and 1.3: 1
