Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a high molecular weight polymer, one of the most versatile plastic materials known and useful for a large range ofproducts for applications excluded to other materials.
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE for short) is a low friction synthetic rubber that has long been used for sealant applications for a variety of substances including gasses, fluids, and chemicals.
PTFE O-Ring Temperature Range
Although PTFE has lower mechanical properties compared to other plastics, the material’s chemical resistance in tandem with its ability to withstand a wide temperature range (-100oF to +400oF) allow PTFE o-rings to provide effective resistance to weathering as well as electrical and thermal insulation.
Because PTFE is such a dense material, it cannot be “melt processed” – it must be compressed and sintered to form useful shapes (like o-rings).
Top Applications
outdoorslubricantshydrocarbonsacidsalkalisdetergentsalcoholketonessteamrefrigerants
Mechanical Weaknesses
high vacuum sealslow compression vacuum sealing flangessuper-heated steam
Increase Mechanical Properties with Filled GradesAs shown in the table above, PTFE o-rings have some mechanical vulnerabilities compared to other plastics. If needed, these properties can be enhanced by adding fillers, such as:
Glass FibersCarbonGraphiteMolybdenum disulphideBronze
Post time: Apr-10-2020