VIRGIN PTFE

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PTFE, commonly known by its trademark name Teflon, is an incredibly versatile and advanced material that boasts a wide variety of applications across multiple industries. It is extensively utilized in backup ring (anti-extrusion) services due to its remarkable properties. This material exhibits extreme chemical resistance, an impressive temperature range suitable for various environments, and it remains unaffected by UV exposure, making it highly durable. Furthermore, PTFE offers superior electrical insulation benefits and is recognized for its flexibility combined with a low friction coefficient, contributing to its inert characteristics. The key properties of virgin PTFE include its exceptional chemical resistance, excellent thermal stability, and outstanding electrical insulation properties, along with a notably low coefficient of friction. Because of these attributes, PTFE has become a popular material of choice for countless applications. Make East Texas Seals your trusted supplier for all your virgin PTFE needs.


PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS

Specific Gravity 2.14 - 2.19 g/cm3 (BS EN ISO 13000-2)

Tensile Strength 215 MPa (BS EN ISO 13000-2)

Elongation 350% (BS EN ISO 13000-2)

Shore D Hardness 55-65 (BS EN ISO 13000-2)

Water Absorption Zero (DIN 53472/8.2)

Modulus of Elasticity 750 MPa (DIN 53482)

Volume Resistivity 10-18 ΩCM (DIN 53482)

Dielectric Constant (60Hz - 2GHz) 2.1 (ASTM D150)

Dielectric Strength 105 (IEC 60243-1 Film 100µm)

Coefficient of Friction <0.1