PTFE is a low-friction, soft fluoropolymer with excellent chemical and weathering resistance. PTFE, also known as Teflon, is so slick that a gecko has never been able to stick to it. Because of its great slipperiness and mechanical qualities, PTFE is perfect for mechanical bearings, seals, and piston rings. It complies with FDA/USDA regulations and features high temperature melting, flexibility, and impact resistance, as well as the ability to work at temperatures as low as -100°F. Seals, gaskets, scientific equipment, pump parts, semiconductor equipment, and wiring insulation are all common uses for PTFE in aerospace and computer applications.
Cost
Lead Time
2-3 Days
Processes
CNC Machining
Metric
English
Note: Properties are not guaranteed. They are intended only as a basis for comparison and not for design purposes.
Mechanical Properties
Yield Tensile Strength
21 MPa
Ultimate Tensile Strength
35 MPa
Tensile Modulus
1 GPa
Shear Strength
14 MPa
Shear Modulus
-
Fatigue Strength
-
Elongation At Break
306 %
Poisson's Ratio
0.46
Hardness
-
Density
2.2 g/cm³
Impact Strength (ASTM)
173 J/m
Electrical/Magnetic Properties
Surface Resistance (ANSI)
-
Magnetism
Non-Magnetic
Chemical Properties
Corrosion Resistance
Excellent
Teflon™ (PTFE)
Slippery and resistant to chemicals and high temperatures
