PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) fine powders may be paste-extruded to create continuous-length PTFE articles such as tubes, tapes, and membranes. PTFE fine powders are the preferred fluoropolymer for many applications, including breathable hydrophobic membranes, aerospace/automotive hoses, and high-performance wires and cables.
Item | Grade | Extrusion Pressure | Application |
Low RR (400:1) | SF-501 | 20.0-40.0 | low-density seal tape and short fiber. |
SF-503 | 30.0-50.0 | high-density seal tape, elastic band, short and long fiber. | |
SF-503S | 25.0-45.0 | thick wall tube and thin rod with low reduction ratios. | |
SF-504 | 30.0-45.0 | elastic band, membrane, cable wrapping film. | |
SF-504X | 45.0-60.0 | long fiber. | |
SF-5049 | 20.0-40.0 | modified fine powder, similar to DAIKIN F302, designed for forming tubes with excellent transparency and pressure resistance. | |
SF-5046C | 20.0-35.0 | modified fine powder, similar to DAIKIN F205, designed for thick wall tube and electric wire with excellent clarity property. | |
High RR (1700:1) | SF-5048 | 45.0-70.0 | modified fine powder, similar to DAIKIN F208, designed for thin tube, thin wall tube and wire, cable with medium and high reduction ratios. Excellent electrical performance, high thermal stability property. |
SF-5041 | 50.0-75.0 | modified fine powder, similar to DAIKIN F201, designed for thin wall tube and electric wire with medium and high reduction ratios. Excellent fiber forming property, wide processing range. |
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) fine powder plays a significant role in enhancing the performance of various polymers. PTFE is a high-performance fluoropolymer known for its exceptional properties, including high thermal stability, chemical resistance, low friction, and non-stick characteristics. When PTFE fine powder is incorporated into other polymers, it can impart several beneficial properties, making the resulting composite materials suitable for a wide range of demanding applications. Here are some key ways in which PTFE fine powder enhances polymer performance: improved lubricity and reduced friction, enhanced wear resistance, chemical resistance, thermal stability, non-stick properties, electrical insulation, improved processability, enhanced surface properties.
The unique properties imparted by PTFE fine powder make it valuable in a wide range of applications, including: automotive, aerospace, electronics, industrial machinery, consumer goods. As one of the professional PTFE fine powder manufacturers, FluorinChem is ready to offer various types of PTFE fine powder that meet your needs.
PTFE fine powder is a versatile additive that can significantly enhance the performance of various polymers. By improving properties such as lubricity, wear resistance, chemical resistance, thermal stability, and non-stick characteristics, PTFE fine powder enables the development of high-performance composite materials suitable for a wide range of demanding applications.
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) fine powder is a highly versatile material widely used in various engineering applications due to its unique properties. Here are some key aspects of its versatility:
Chemical Resistance
Thermal Stability
Low Friction and Non-Stick Properties
Electrical Insulation
Mechanical Properties
Biocompatibility
Lubrication
Composite Materials
Environmental Resistance
Ease of Processing
The versatility of PTFE fine powder in engineering applications is a result of its unique combination of properties, including chemical resistance, thermal stability, low friction, electrical insulation, mechanical strength, biocompatibility, and environmental resistance. These properties make PTFE an invaluable material in numerous industries, from aerospace and automotive to medical and chemical processing.