Material: Virgin PTFE

High molecular weight polymer with high heat resistance, high resistance to chemical agents and solvents, high antiadhesiveness, good dielectric properties, low coefficient of friction and non-toxic. Suitable for use in temperatures ranging from -200°c to + 260°c enables PTFE to be used for a large range of products and applications.

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Technical Specification

Property Test Method Units Value
Specific GravityASTM D792-2.17
Tensile StrengthASTM D1457N/mm²25
Elongation at BreakASTM D1457%280
Compressive Strength 1% Deformation ASTM D695N/mm²4
Flexural Strength 0.7N/mm²ASTM D790N/mm²No Break
Impact Strength (Izod) 57°cASTM D265J/cm1.1
Impact Strength (Izod) 23°cASTM D265J/cm1.6
Impact Strength (Izod) 77°cASTM D265J/cm3.3
HardnessASTM D2240Shore D55
Coefficient of Friction - StaticASTM D3028-0.09
Coefficient of Friction - DynamicASTM D3028-0.05
Coefficient of Friction - PTFE/Steel LubricatedASTM D3028-0.03
Coefficient of thermal expansion (25-100°c)ASTM E831°c16 x 10-5
Thermal ConductivityASTM C177W/mK0.20
Specific Heat 0°c-KJ/Kg.K0.96
Specific Heat 50°c-KJ/Kg.K1.05
volume resistivityASTM D257Ohm/cm1017
Surface resistivityASTM D257Ohm1015
Dielectric constant (50x109Hz)ASTM D150-2.1
Dielectric strength (short-time air 0.5mm)ASTM D149kV/mm55
Dissipation factorASTM D150-<0.0002
Water absorption ASTM D570%<0.01
Flammability ATBASTM D635sec<5
Flammability AEBASTM D635mm<5
 

Availability:

Sheet - 600 x 600mm,1200 x 1200mm, 1500 x 1500mm, 1-80mm thick
Rod - Various please ask.
Tube - Various please ask.
Skived Tapes - Various please ask.
Also available in various filled grades eg glass fibre, carbon and graphite.

Applications:

Printing guides, Valve Seats, Insulators, bearings, bushings,laboratory equipment, pump part
The data shown are typical values and are not intended to represent specifications. Their aim is to guide the user toward a material choice. Not all material sizes shown within the availability programme of this data sheet are available as standard. Please contact ABG Rubber and Plastics Ltd for further details.
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