What is PTFE ?
PTFE stands for POLY TETRA FLUORO ETHYLENE, which is the chemical term for the polymer (C2F4) n. PTFE is a thermo plastic member of the fluoro polymer family of plastic. PTFE has a low coefficient of friction, excellent insulating properties, and is chemically inert to most substances. It also can withstand high heat applications and it is well known for its anti-stick properties.
PTFE is commonly known as TEFLONR. It is a registered trademark of DuPont and is used in relation to products manufactured with DuPont’s fluoro polymer resins.
Because of it’s unique characteristics PTFE is being used in various industries. Here are few applications enlisted below
- Chemical Industry
- Food Industry
- Pharmaceutical industry
- Automobile industry
- Marine Industry
- Pumps & Valve manufacturing industry
- Electrical applications
- Semi-conductor Industry
- Hydraulic Industry
- Defense sector Industry
- Process Industry Applications.