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(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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(Perfluoroalkoxy)
combines the attributes of PTFE and
FEP.
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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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(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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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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(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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(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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(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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(Polyvinylidene fluoride)
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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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(Polyetheretherketone
)
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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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(Polyetherimide)
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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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(Polyamid)
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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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(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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(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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