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Texcal Materials Summary



Below is a brief overview of each Texflon™ resin.  For information regarding the electrical, mechanical and thermal properties of each resin, please refer to the Property  Comparison Sheet of Fluoroplastics or the actual properties link. 

ETFE
ECTFE 

FEP 
 
MFA 
Nylon

PEEK   
PFA 
PP

PTFE 

PVC  

PVDF 
THV 
ULTEM 

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FEP

(Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene) has excellent clarity and can be supplied in long continuous lengths. Also, it is weldable and tubes can be sealed by melting. It has good transmission of ultraviolet rays and visible rays. Back to Top

Working Temperature: 400° F (204° C)
Color: Clear

- Excellent Chemical Resistance
- Excellent Corrosion Resistance
- Easy to clean
- Will not absorb moisture
- Self lubricating
- FDA compliant
- USP Class VI approved
- Good transmission of ultraviolet rays
- Long continuous lengths

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PFA

(Perfluoroalkoxy) combines the attributes of PTFE and FEP. Back to Top

Working Temperature: 500° F (260° C)
Color: Clear with light blue

- Combines the attributes of PTFE and FEP
- Exceptional heat resistance
- Excellent Chemical Resistance
- High light transmission
- Extremely smooth surface

- Long continuous lengths

- FDA compliant
- USP Class VI approved

 
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MFA

 (Polytetrafluoroethylene-Perfluoromethylvinylether Excellent for fabricated parts that require outstanding surface smoothness. Back to Top

Working Temperature:
500° F (260° C)
Color: Very Clear

- Similar properties to PFA with the cost of FEP
- Outstanding thermal stess crack resistance
- Extremely smooth surface
- Long continuous lengths

- Superior light transmission
 
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ETFE

Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene) is used in applications that require increased strength or rigidity.Back to Top

Working Temperature: 348°F (176° C)
Color: Translucent and Clear

- Increased strength
- Increased rigidity
- Chemical resistant
- Long continuous lengths

- Good resistance to radiation
 
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PTFE

(Polytetrafluoroethylene) has the lowest coefficient of friction of any plastic and allows unrestricted flow without deposit build-up. PTFE moisture retention is less than 0.01% and it has an infinite shelf life. Even after thousands of hours of flex cycle testing, PTFE convoluted shows no failure or fatigue.Back to Top

Working Temperature: 500° F (260° C)
Melting Point: 621° F (327° C)
Color: From milky white to light blue or from milky white to light brown tint

- Excellent Chemical Resistance
- Excellent Corrosion Resistance
- Exceptional heat resistance
- Does not support combustion
- Easy to clean
- Will not absorb moisture
- Self lubricating
- FDA compliant
- USP Class VI approved

 
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ECTFE

 (Ethylene Chloro-trifluoroethylene)Back to Top

Working Temperature: 325° F (162° C)
Color: White with brown tint

- Chemical resistant
- Nylon like durability
- Excellent impact resistance
- Moisture resistant
- Low permeability properties

 
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THV

(Tetrafluoroethylene hexafluoropropylene vinylidene fluoride)
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Working Temperature: 175° F (79° C) - 250° F (121° C)
Color: Transparent

- Excellent bondability without etch
- Weldable to itself
- Exceptional optical clarity, low refractive index
- FDA compliant
- Excellent chemical resistance
- Unmatched flexibility
- Excellent permeation resistance
 
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PVDF

(Polyvinylidene fluoride) Back to Top

Working Temperature:
265° F (130° C)
Color: Varies

- Very good chemical resistant
- Excellent resistance to creep and fatigue
- Stable to sunlight and other sources of ultraviolet radiation
- Weldable
- Superior thermal stability
- Exceptional
corrosion resistance for chlorine, fluorine, or bromine environments.
 
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PEEK

(Polyetheretherketone ) Back to Top

Working Temperature: 480° F (250° C)
Color: Transparent amber in thin wall products, opaque amber when produced with thicker walls

- Excellent  steam resistance
- Good chemical resistance
- Excellent strength to weight ratio
- Outstanding wear resistance
- Excellent outgassing characteristics
- Self extinguishing
- FDA compliant
 

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PEI ULTEM®

(Polyetherimide) Back to Top

Working Temperature:
392° F (200° C)
Color: Transparent amber in thin wall products, opaque amber when produced with thicker walls

- Excellent flame resistance
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NYLON

(Polyamid) Back to Top

Working Temperature: 210-250° F (99-121° C)
Color: ????

- Good wear resistance
- Good resistance to abrasion and vibration
- Light weight
- Resistant to build up of static electricity

 
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PP

(Polypropylene) offers the best stress-crack resistance of the polyolefins.  Is non-toxic, non-contaminating and approved for use in food applications.  Lightweight, less dense than water.  Back to Top

Working Temperature: 220° F (104° C)
Melting Point: 250° F (121° C)
Color:  

- Excellent Chemical Resistance
- Some types autoclaveable
- Does not support combustion
- Easy to clean
- Will not stain
- FDA compliant
 
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PVC

(Polyvinyl chloride) offers excellent crush resistance.  .Back to Top

Working Temperature: 140° F (60° C)
Color: Transparent with slight bluish tint

- Good resistance to oils
- Low permeability of gasses
- High strength to weight ratio
- Does not support combustion

 

                 

 
 

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Last modified: Monday January 03, 2005       

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