INSULAC PTFE Sheets & PTFE Rods are available from Professional Plastics, Inc. PTFE is a
fluoropolymer that exhibits astonishing chemical resistance and ultra high-purity.
Self-lubricating and with a low friction coefficient, PTFE sheets and rods are ideally
suited for the manufacture of high-temperature seals, insulators and bearings used in
semiconductor, aerospace & chemical processing industries. PTFE's low coefficient of
friction makes it suitable for applications where sliding action of parts is needed: such as
plain bearings, gears, and slide plates. In these applications, it performs significantly
better than nylon and acetal; and is comparable to UHMW. PTFE however can be used over a far
wider temperature range than these materials; -100°F to +400°F (-73°C to 204°C) and offers
superior electrical insulation properties. Although its' mechanical properties are low
compared to other engineering plastics, those properties can be enhanced through the use of
additives such as Carbon, Graphite, Bronze, and Glass Fiber. The most commonly known brand
name of PTFE-based formulas is Teflon® by Chemours
FEATURES AND BENEFITS of PTFE Sheet & PTFE
Rods
- Lowest coefficient of friction of any known material.
- PTFE operates up to 500° F.
- Tremendous chemical resistance
- PTFE is an excellent insulator of heat and electrical charges
- Limitations: PTFE has low compressive & tensile strength.
- Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a synthetic fluoropolymer of
tetrafluoroethylene that has numerous applications.
- The most commonly known brand name of PTFE-based formulas is Teflon® by Chemours
