What are the key properties and benefits of using PTFE sheets and rods?

PTFE offers exceptional properties including a very slippery, non-stick surface, excellent wear resistance, and continuous use temperatures up to 500 degrees F. It also provides outstanding chemical resistance and is very easy to machine and fabricate, making it ideal for demanding industrial applications.

What are the common applications for PTFE sheets and rods?

PTFE sheets and rods are frequently used as bearings or non-stick surfaces due to their low friction. They are also an excellent choice for caustic fluid handling valves and fittings, as well as for seals, gaskets, and stem valves in various industrial settings.

In what forms and sizes are PTFE materials available?

PTFE is available in a massive size range including extruded rod, molded rod, tubular bar, and thin sheet, plate, and film. Standard stock items include PTFE sheet, plate, rods, strip, slab, block, and tubes, with rod sizes from .125″ – 6″ and sheet/film from .005″ – 3″ thickness.

Are other fluorocarbon-based materials available besides PTFE?

Yes, in addition to PTFE, we supply a range of other high-performance fluorocarbon materials in sheet, plate, and round rod forms. These include FEP, PVDF (Kynar®), ETFE (Tefzel®), ECTFE, PFA, and PCTFE, all offering high heat and chemical resistance.

Virgin PTFE Sheet & Rod: High-Performance Polytetrafluoroethylene

Quick Answer

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a high-heat and chemical-resistant performance plastic, known by various trade names including Fluon® and Chemfluor®. PTFE is highly valued for its very slippery, non-stick surface and excellent chemical resistance, making it suitable for caustic fluid handling and wear applications. It can withstand continuous use temperatures up to 500 degrees F. Common applications for PTFE sheet and rod include seals, gaskets, stem valves, and chemical-resistant fixtures.

TFE, PTFE, FEP, PVDF, ETFE, ECTFE, PFA, PCTFE and other Fluoropolymers

Virgin PTFE Sheet and PTFE Rod

Virgin PTFE sheet and rod materials are used frequently as a bearing or non-stick surface. PTFE sheet and rod materials are an excellent choice for caustic fluid handling valves and fitting. Massive size range in extruded rod, molded rod, tubular bar and thin sheet, plate and film. PTFE is also known as: Fluon®, Diakin®, Flouroplastic®, Fluoropolymer®, Neoflon®, Polyfon®, Chemfluor®, and more. PTFE sheet, plate, rods, strip, slab, block and tubes are normal stock items. The entire range of Fluorocarbon materials are high heat and chemical resistant performance plastics.

Other Fluorocarbon Based Materials We Supply in Sheet, Plate and Round Rod: FEP – Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene; PVDF – Poly Vinylidene Difluoride (Kynar®, Tecaflon®, Sustatec® and more); ETFE – Polyethylenetetrafluoroethylene (Tefzel®); ECTFE – Ethylene Chlorotrifluoroethylene; PFA – Perfluoroalkoxy; PCTFE – Polychlorotrifluoroethylene (formerly KEL-F® or Neoflon®)

Why you should use PTFE Sheet and Rod (Fluoropolymers):

Very slippery and non-stick
Wear resistance
500 degrees F continuous use temperature
Excellent chemical resistance
Very easy to machine and fabricate
PTFE Rod available from .125″ – 6″ as standard
Larger sizes are molded per order
PTFE Sheet – Film from .005″ – 3″ thickness
PTFE Molded Tubing- Vast sizes are available – made to order
PTFE is ITAR compliant, and PTFE is RoHS compliant

PTFE sheet and rod are used in:

Seals, gaskets and stem valves
Wear and slide machined parts
Chemical resistant fixtures
Pump parts and manifolds- from PTFE Rod
Scientific aircraft and electronic parts
Steam and high temp seals – from PTFE sheet

In what forms and sizes is PTFE material available?

PTFE Sheet: .062″ – 4″ in Natural (White) in 48″ X 48″

PTFE Rod: .125″ – 6″ Diameter Natural (White) in 60″ Lengths

PTFE Film: .001″ – .062″ in Natural (White) in 12″ Wide (other widths – require Special Order)

Typical Resin Properties:

General Property	ASTM Test	Typical Value
Specific Gravity	D792	2.14 – 2.24
Tensile Strength Yield	D638	2,500 – 6,000
Tensile Modulus	D638	80,000
Izod Impact – Notched	D256	3.0
Hardness – Rockwell	D785	D50 – D65
Deflection Temp @ 264psi	D648	150
Deflection Temp @ 66 psi	D648	250
Co. Thermal Expansion	D696	5.5X10^-5

PTFE Data Sheet

PTFE SDS

These properties are for evaluation purposes only. This information is not to be construed as a warranty, guarantee or assurance that you may achieve the same results. Materials made from different resin types, manufacturing techniques and manufacturers will react differently. The information should be used to compare against other materials only, and each user should make his own tests to determine suitability. No warranty as to this materials suitability are either expressed nor implied.