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PTFE

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a soft, low friction fluoropolymer with outstanding chemical resistance and weathering resistance. PTFE  is one of the most versatile plastic materials known and can be used for applications where other materials can't be used. Only a few chemicals react with it. 

Its mechanical properties are low compared to other engineering plastics, but its properties remain at a useful level over a great temperature range (-400° to 500°F). PTFE sheets and rods are ideally suited for the manufacture of high-temperature seals, insulators and bearings used in semiconductor, aerospace & chemical processing industries.

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Properties Applications
Outstanding chemical resistance Seals and gaskets
Extremely low friction Valve and fitting components
Soft and formable Pump parts
Good bearing and wear properties (bearing grade) Manifolds
Good weathering resistance Semiconductor equipment
Lowest coefficient of friction of any known material. Scientific equipment
PTFE operates up to 500F. Medical equipment
Tremendous chemical resistance  
PTFE is an excellent insulator