PET TF (PET + PTFE)
TECAPET TF is a PET (polyethylene terephthalate) polyester with the addition of PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) solid lubricant to further improve base PET performance characteristics. With a lower coefficient of friction, TECAPET TF is the ideal engineering plastic material for applications requiring the amazing properties of standard PET but with improved wear and sliding attributes.
- Outstanding slide and wear improvements over standard PET
- High mechanical strength, stiffness, and toughness
- Subject to hydrolysis over 60°C
Availability
Rod
6mm to 160mm OD
Tube
N/A
Sheet
8mm to 100mm Thick
Colours
Light Grey
Modified Grades
No
Cut to size
Yes, however some sizes have minimum order quantity
Features
Wide Industry Usage
TECAPET TF is used widely within the mechanical engineering, food technology, electronics and automotive sectors. With its high abrasion resistance, excellent sliding properties, strength & low moisture absorption, it is the material of choice for many engineers.
Food Contact Approved
Just like our TECAPET PET standard material, TECAPET TF (PET + PTFE) is food contact approved and has both FDA & EU 10/2011 compliance. TECAPET TF is widely used in the food processing & food technology sectors within New Zealand as an un-lubricated bearing material.
Applications
The perfect material for mating soft steels and plastic surfaces. Often used for sliding applications such as slide ways, bearings with high load, un-lubricated parts, gears & thrust washers. TECAPET TF can outperform oil filled nylons and lubricated Acetal POM materials in certain applications.
TECAPET TF Properties
Long Term Service Temp
-20ºC to +110ºC
Moisture Absorption
UV Stable
Compressive Strength
Impact Strength
Tensile Strength
Coefficient of Friction
Abrasion Resistance
Cost
Product Range
| Product Type | Industry Usage | Available Products & Notes *Some items are manufactured & imported on request |
| TECAPET TF Grey | Mechanical Engineering, Food Industry, Electronics, Automotive Technologies | Rod & Sheet Light Grey FDA and EU 10/2011 approvals generally available. Verification before purchase is recommended. |
Suppliers
PET
Good wear properties in moist or dry surroundings, high dimensional stability due to low thermal expansion, low moisture uptake, good dielectric properties, good chemical resistance.
Cast Nylon PA6C MoS2 filled
Similar to standard PA6C but with added solid lubricant Molybdenum Disulfide. Good UV resistance and improved sliding properties. High surface hardness, high strength, good damping properties. Tough material providing high abrasion resistance. Machines well.
Polyurethane PU
An elastomeric material of exceptional physical properties such as, toughness, flexibility and resistance to abrasion, temperature, puncture and tearing. Grades from shore hardness 50A to 75D. PU combines the toughness of metal with the elasticity of rubber. PU can be custom cast, enabling it to be cost effective for small to medium production runs.
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