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Fibracon® PTFE – Tubes, blocks, rods and machined parts
PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) Properties and Applications
We process the high-performance plastic PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) under the brand name Fibracon® as semi-finished products in the form of billets (tubes and rods), and sheets (plate and blocks), as well as machined components.
PTFE is a synthetic fluoropolymer of tetrafluoroethylene that offers a number of unique properties, from low coefficient of friction, to unmatched chemical resistance, and a wide operating temperature range.
Product range – Fibracon® PTFE
Fibracon® PTFE is available as a semi-finished product or fully machined components.
- PTFE billets (round tubes and rods)
- PTFE sheet (plate and blocks)
With over 50 blends of PTFE compounds (filled PTFE) in stock, we can tailor our material to suit your application.
PTFE properties at a glance
PTFE provides a unique combination of properties:
- Excellent chemical resistance
- Very wide service temperature range, from -260°C to over 200°C
- Excellent dielectric properties
- Hydrophobic
- Very low coefficient of friction
PTFE modifications
Fibracon® PTFE is available in numerous modifications to meet your requirements. They include standard filled grades, metallic, polymeric and special filled grades:
Standard
- Virgin
- Carbon
- Carbon fibre
- Glass
- Graphite
- Anti-static
- Molybdenum disulphide MoS2
Metallic
- Bronze
- Stainless steel
Polymeric
- PEEK
- Polyimide
- Ekonol
Specials
- Detectaflon (x-ray and metal detectable)
- Fibracon® PTFE FGB (food grade)
Depending on the application, our Fibracon® PTFE materials also meet the requirements of norms and certifications for specific applications such as:
- NORSOK M-710 - qualification of non-metallic sealant materials and manufacturers
- Suitable for contact with foods in accordance with FDA – Federal Regulations 21 CFR, Part 177, paragraph 2415
- Suitable for contact with foods in accordance with EU regulations 10/2011/EU, framework regulation 1935/2004/EC and the 2023/2006/EC regulation
- 3.1 testing and certification available with all deliveries of Fibracon® PTFE
- USP Class VI
Having complete control of the manufacturing process, from PTFE powder to finished, machined part, helps to ensure the highest level of material consistency and quality.
Fibracon® PTFE - Application examples
Whether you require a PTFE seal profile or complex 5-axis CNC bespoke components, we have the capability to manufacture PTFE parts and components to your requirements. Our highly trained workforce, combined with investment in the latest CNC machining technologies, helps ensure consistent high quality.
Machined PTFE parts to your specification -we manufacture over 6000 different designs each year, from O-ring to piston ring, from seal to bearing, from bush to back-up ring and thousands of complex, bespoke components required by our customers. We also offer help with design optimisation for manufacture. Sometimes the smallest changes to wall thickness or radii can reduce machining time dramatically.
Oil & Gas
- Seals
- Ball valve seats
- Insulation components
- Piston rings
- Sensor bodies
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PTFE seals
Electronics Industry
- Insulator sleeves
- Core supports for tantalum capacitors
- Internal connector parts
Healthcare
- Seals
- Ball seats
- Micro machined valve parts
- PTFE ear grommets
- Laboratory ware
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PTFE valve seats and seals
