PTFE (Teflon®)
PTFE known as Teflon® (polytetrafluoroethylene) is a semi-crystalline thermoplastic having the lowest coefficient of friction of any plastic material with excellent release properties. Superior thermal & electrical insulating properties with high melting point, flame resistant & chemically inert to most substances. Filled PTFE available to alter the physical & mechanical properties. Available in rod, tube, sheet, skived films & self-adhesive tapes. Service temperatures from -200/+260°C, short term to +300°C.
- Outstanding chemical, electrical & heat resistance
- Extremely low coefficient of friction & anti-stick properties
- Wide range of applications
Availability
Rod
4mm to 300mm OD
Tube
3.5mm ID to 300mm OD
Films & Sheet
0.025mm to 100mm Thick
Colours
White, Grey, Black, Blue
Modified Grades
Yes
Cut To Size
Yes
Features
Food Grade
Most grades of PTFE are suitable for food contact. Optical blue & x-ray detectable PTFE grades also available. Food Certification documentation can be supplied at time of order to align with your production batch (charges apply).
Additives & Modifiers
The physical & mechanical properties of PTFE can be altered to increase performance by adding glass, graphite, carbon, bronze or molybdenum disulphide. Glass for example will increase wear resistance, carbon improves abrasion properties.
Applications
Valves, Seals, Bearings, Bushes, Rings, Pump Components, High Temperature Applications, Sliding Applications in Chemical Environments, Food & Pharmaceutical Industries.
Virgin PTFE Properties
Long Term Service Temp
-200ºC to +260ºC
Moisture Absorption
UV Stable
Compressive Strength
Impact Strength
Tensile Strength
Coefficient of Friction
Abrasion Resistance
Cost
Product Range
| Product Type | Product Code | Available Products & Notes |
| Virgin PTFE | G200 | Extruded rod & tube, skived sheet, skived films & machined components |
| Virgin PTFE | G400 | Extruded rod & tube, moulded rod & tube, skived sheet, skived films & machined components |
| Virgin PTFE | G500 | Extruded rod & tube, skived sheet, skived tapes & machined components |
| PTFE - 25% Glass Fiber | G405 | Subset of G range |
| PTFE - 15% Graphite | G412 | Subset of G range |
| PTFE - 25% Soft Carbon | G415 | Subset of G range |
| PTFE - 40% Bronze/2% Carbon | G416 | Subset of G range |
| PTFE - 25% Carbon Graphite | G453 | Subset of G range |
| PTFE - 15% Glass Fiber, 5% MoS2 | G418 | Subset of G range |
| PTFE - 10% Carbon Fiber | G477 | Subset of G range |
| PTFE - 20% Mineral Filler & Additives | G663 | Subset of G range |
| PTFE - 40% Bronze, 5% MoS2 | G427 | Subset of G range |
| PTFE - 50% Stainless Steel (Patented) | G673 | Subset of G range |
| PTFE - 15% Polymer | G461 | Subset of G range |
| PTFE - 15% Polymer, 10% Graphite | G627 | Subset of G range |
| D-TEKBLUE PTFE | - | X-Ray & Metal Detectable. Rod, tube, sheets, films & machined components. |
| TEKFILM PTFE | - | Skived & Extruded Films |
| TEKBOND PTFE | - | Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Tapes |
| TEKLEASE PTFE | - | Release Films |
Did you know...
About our range of D-TEKBLUE PTFE Materials?
FDA approved blue PTFE that is detectable using optical scanner, metal detection or X-ray equipment, ensuring that each fragment can be identified rapidly avoiding critical food contamination.
Read more about D-TEKBLUE PTFE.
We are also one of New Zealand’s largest PTFE/Teflon suppliers.
Looking for more information regarding PTFE applications within New Zealand industry?
Read more about our PTFE applications here.
Suppliers
Cut to Size Plastics
Our plastic cut to size service allows you to purchase our wide range of engineering plastic stock shapes to the exact size and quantity you require.
We have invested in digital cutting equipment that allows us to accurately and repeatedly cut hundreds of pieces of cut to size plastics for a single order, all to the same tolerance.
PVDF
TECAFLON PVDF (polyvinylidene) is a stable fluoropolymer used in applications requiring high purity with outstanding resistance to chemicals & higher mechanical strength.
Polypropylene
Polypropylene offers a good balance of thermal, chemical and electrical properties with moderate strength. Copolymers offer better impact resistance, while Homopolymers are stiffer and have higher operating temperatures. Abrasion resistance is poor.
Acetal POM C & H
Low moisture uptake, good fatigue strength and rigidity, easily machined. Good dimensional stability for precision parts with tight tolerances. Good sliding characteristics. Retains impact strength even at low temperatures.
ABS
TECARAN ABS offers a good balance of mechanical, chemical and electrical characteristics. Impact properties are also exceptionally good at room temperature. Able to be bonded and welded.
Machined & Fabricated Parts
We manufacture a wide variety of custom parts from steel or engineering plastics for our customers. Nationwide CAD design and CNC machining services. Contact us to discuss your requirements.
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