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, flame resistant & chemically inert to most substances. Can have fillers added 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 resistance & electrical resistance
- Extremely low coefficient of friction & anti-stick
- High temperature resistance & low moisture absorption
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 |
Have You Heard 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.
Have a read here about D-TEKBLUE PTFE.
We are also one of New Zealand’s largest PTFE/Teflon suppliers.
Suppliers
PVDF
TECAFLON PVDF (polyvinylidene) is a stable fluoropolymer used in applications requiring high purity with outstanding resistance to chemicals & higher mechanical strength.
PPS
TECATRON PPS offers exceptional chemical resistance, excellent mechanical properties & dimensional stability over a range of temperatures. Flame retardant. Very chemically resistant material at high temperatures.
PI
TECASINT PI is a non-melting & fire-resistant polymer offering excellent retention of mechanical & physical properties at temperatures up to 300°C. Widely used in the glass industry.
TORLON PAI
TORLON PAI is widely used to replace metal parts where lighter, weight saving parts are required. Up to 270°C continuous. Outstanding loading capacity, rigidity and strength.
PEI
TECAPEI PEI offers high heat resistance, mechanical strength & rigidity. Extremely strong and stiff. Can withstand repeated sterilization. Amber in colour & widely used in the medical & chemical industries.
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.
