Products in Plastics: Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)

Fluorosint® HPV is an advanced polymer material that combines the excellent chemical resistance and low friction properties of PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) with added strength, stiffness, and wear resistance, making it ideal for high-performance bearing applications.Key features:High PV (pressure-velocity) and low “k” or wear factor: Optimized for high performance and durability in bearing applicationsFDA Compliant: Suitable for use in food processing and pharmaceutical applicationsHigh strength and stiffness: Can handle heavy loads and high speedsFDA Compliant : Suitable for applications where food contact compliance may be requiredBenefits:High performance and durability in bearing applications: Enables equipment to run efficiently and safelyFDA Compliance: Provides new design options for food processing and pharmaceutical applicationsHigh strength and stiffness: Can handle heavy loads and high speeds, making it ideal for demanding applicationsImproved reliability and safety in critical applications.Application:Bearing applications where high PV and low “k” or wear factor are neededFood processing and pharmaceutical applications where FDA compliance is requiredAny application that requires high performance and durability in harsh environmentsFluorosint® HPV is a versatile and reliable material that can help improve the performance and longevity of your products. It's FDA compliant, making it suitable for food processing and pharmaceutical applications, it's ideal for high-performance bearing applications and it's available in custom shapes for efficient production. With its excellent chemical resistance, low friction, and high performance in harsh environments, Fluorosint® HPV is an excellent choice for equipment manufacturers looking to improve the performance and safety of their products.

Semitron® ESd 500HR Polytetrafluoroethylene PTFE electro static dissipative shapes offer an excellent combination of low frictional properties, outstanding dimensional stability, and a high resistivity range of 10E9 to 10E11 ohms per square. Reinforced with a proprietary synthetic mica, Semitron® ESd 500HR PTFE is thermally stable up to temperatures of 500° F / 260° C without degradation, and possesses high thermal insulation and a low coefficient of friction. Due to these characteristics, this grade is ideal for applications where controlled bleed off of static charges is critical.Features:Reinforced with a proprietary synthetic mica for improved performanceLow frictional properties and outstanding dimensional stabilityHigh resistivity range of 10E9 to 10E11 ohms per squareThermally stable up to temperatures of 500° F / 260° C without degradationHigh thermal insulation and low coefficient of frictionBenefits:Ideal for applications where controlled bleed off of static charges is criticalCan withstand high temperatures without degradationLow coefficient of friction and high thermal insulation provide improved performance in various applicationsApplications:Inserts for sensitive devices to reduce damage from static dischargeOther applications where controlled bleed off of static charges is critical and PTFE is typically used.Suitable for use in various industries including semiconductor and electronics, aerospace, and industrial machinery.

Fluorosint® 500 is an advanced polymer material that combines the excellent chemical resistance, low friction, and high temperature properties of PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) with added stability and wear resistance. This material is designed to excel in demanding applications where high performance, reliability, and tight dimensional control are required.Key features:Nine times greater resistance to deformation under load than unfilled PTFE: provides excellent wear and deformation resistanceLow coefficient of linear thermal expansion: approaches the expansion rate of aluminum and is 1/4 that of virgin PTFE, eliminating fit and clearance problems for designersPTFE base: provides excellent chemical resistance, low friction, and high temperature propertiesStock shapes available: allows for easy incorporation into your designs and efficient productionBenefits:High resistance to deformation under load, making it ideal for sealing applications where tight dimensional control is requiredLow coefficient of linear thermal expansion, eliminating fit and clearance problems in high temperature and dynamic environmentsEnhanced performance and durability of your products in high temperature and chemical environmentsImproved reliability and safety in critical applications.Applications:Sealing applications where tight dimensional control is requiredHigh temperature and dynamic environments where fit and clearance are a concernChemical processing industries where high chemical and hydrolysis resistance is neededAny application that requires stability and wear resistance in harsh environments.Fluorosint® 500 is a versatile and reliable material that can help improve the performance and longevity of your products. It's available in stock shapes as well as custom shapes, it allows for efficient production and the ability to create complex geometries. With its added stability and wear resistance, Fluorosint® 500 is an excellent choice for applications in chemical processing, aerospace, automotive and other industries where tight dimensional control and high-performance sealing are required.

Fluorosint® MT-01 is an advanced polymer material that combines the excellent chemical resistance, low friction and high temperature properties of PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) with the added strength, stiffness and stability. This material is designed to excel in demanding applications where high performance and reliability are required.Key features:High strength and stiffness: provides superior mechanical performance at elevated temperaturesPTFE base: provides excellent chemical resistance, low friction and high temperature propertiesStock shapes available: allows for easy incorporation into your designs and efficient productionHigh temperature resistance: able to maintain stability and strength in high temperature environments.Benefits:Improved strength and stiffness of components in demanding environments and high temperaturesIncreased resistance to wear and tear, impact and high temperaturesEnhanced performance and durability of your products in high temperature and chemical environmentsImproved reliability and safety in critical applications.Applications:High-performance seat, seal and wear applications where extreme conditions are present such as high temperature, pressure and chemical exposureComponents that require high strength and stiffness, such as gears, bearing components, and bushings in high temperature environmentsIndustrial and manufacturing equipment where high strength and stiffness is needed, such as in high temperature environments and chemical processesComponents that need high chemical resistance, low friction, and high temperature properties such as valves, pumps, and heat exchangers.Fluorosint® MT-01 is a versatile and reliable material that can help improve the performance and longevity of your products. It's available in stock shapes as well as custom shapes, it allows for efficient production and the ability to create complex geometries. It's also important to mention that the temperature and chemical resistance can vary depending on the grade of PTFE used as well as other additives, always consult with the manufacturer for the exact properties of the final material.

Fluorosint® 207 is an advanced polymer material that combines the excellent chemical resistance, low friction, and high temperature properties of PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) with added food contact compliance and unique combination of dimensional stability and creep resistance. This material is designed to excel in demanding applications where high performance, reliability and food contact compliance are required.Key features:Low coefficient of friction: provides excellent wear and deformation resistanceFood Contact Compliant (FDA): safe for use in food and pharmaceutical applicationsHigh dimensional stability and creep resistance: ensures consistent performance over timePTFE base: provides excellent chemical resistance, low friction and high temperature propertiesStock shapes available: allows for easy incorporation into your designs and efficient productionBenefits:Low coefficient of friction, making it ideal for aggressive service bearing and bushing applicationsFood Contact Compliance (FDA), allowing for use in food and pharmaceutical industriesHigh dimensional stability and creep resistance, ensuring consistent performance over timeEnhanced performance and durability of your products in high temperature and chemical environmentsImproved reliability and safety in critical applications.Applications:Food and pharmaceutical applications where FDA compliance is requiredLow friction bearing and bushing applications in aggressive service environmentsLower pressure seats and seals, where virgin PTFE failsChemical processing industries where high chemical and hydrolysis resistance is neededAny application that requires low friction and dimensional stability in harsh environments.Fluorosint® 207 is a versatile and reliable material that can help improve the performance and longevity of your products. It's available in stock shapes as well as custom shapes, it allows for efficient production and the ability to create complex geometries. With its added food contact compliance and unique properties, Fluorosint® 207 is an excellent choice for applications in food, pharmaceutical and chemical processing industries.

Fluorosint® 135 is an advanced polymer material that combines the excellent chemical resistance, low friction and high temperature properties of PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) with the added low coefficient of friction, strength, stiffness and high pressure velocity capabilities. This material is designed to excel in demanding applications where high performance and reliability are required.Key features:Low coefficient of friction: provides excellent wear and deformation resistanceHigh strength and stiffness: provides superior mechanical performance at elevated temperaturesPTFE base: provides excellent chemical resistance, low friction and high temperature propertiesStock shapes available: allows for easy incorporation into your designs and efficient productionHigh temperature resistance: able to maintain stability and strength in high temperature environments.Benefits:Low coefficient of friction, making it ideal for seals, bearings, and washer applicationsImproved strength and stiffness of components in demanding environments and high temperaturesIncreased resistance to wear and tear, impact and high temperaturesEnhanced performance and durability of your products in high temperature and chemical environmentsImproved reliability and safety in critical applications.Applications:Low friction seals, bearings and washer applicationsHigh-performance wear applications where extreme conditions are present such as high temperature, pressure and chemical exposureComponents that require high strength and stiffness, such as gears, bearing components, and bushings in high temperature environmentsIndustrial and manufacturing equipment where high strength and stiffness is needed, such as in high temperature environments and chemical processesComponents that need high chemical resistance, low friction, and high temperature properties such as valves, pumps, and heat exchangers.Fluorosint® 135 is a versatile and reliable material that can help improve the performance and longevity of your products. It's available in stock shapes as well as custom shapes, it allows for efficient production and the ability to create complex geometries. It's also important to mention that the temperature and chemical resistance can vary depending on the grade of PTFE used as well as other additives, always consult with the manufacturer for the exact properties of the final material.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon+™ Polycomp 158 (310999302) is a polyphenylene sulfide-filled PTFE compound designed for use in seal applications. This compound is supplied in dry powder form. Polyphenylene sulfide is added to improve the wear properties, compressive strength, and creep resistance of PTFE without sacrificing the chemical and thermal resistance of the polymer.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon+™ FC 100 BL5-730 (311100576) is a blue pigmented PTFE product designed for gasket and seal applications. It is supplied in dry powder form and is suitable for use when chemical and thermal resistance of PTFE is required with a blue pigmented appearance.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon® PTFE CD127E are white, free-flowing powders made by coagulating aqueous dispersions of polytetrafluoroethylene. These grades are high molecular-weight homopolymers with excellent thermal stability. The processes used to make CD127E do not use ammonium salts of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), making them an environmentally friendly option. They have been developed for paste extrusion into tapes, tubes, pipe liners, and coated wires, making them ideal for a wide range of industrial applications.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon+™ Polycomp 160 (310160000) is a 10% aromatic polyester filled PTFE product designed for use in billet molding. This compound is supplied in dry powder form. Aromatic polyester resin is added to improve the wear properties, thermal resistance and dimensional stability of PTFE without sacrificing the chemical and thermal resistance of the polymer.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon+™ FC 404 (340404031) is a PTFE compound reinforced with 20% glass fibers. This material is supplied in round pellets, with a size range of 350-800 microns. The addition of glass fibers improves the wear resistance, compressive strength, and creep resistance of PTFE, while maintaining its chemical and thermal resistance. It is designed for use in seal applications.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon+™ FC 500 (340500000) is a PTFE product that is supplied in a round pelletized form with a size range of approximately 350 - 800 microns. It has excellent chemical and thermal resistance properties, making it suitable for various applications. Additionally, it has a high bulk density and flow properties, making it compatible with automatic molding equipment, standard design hoppers, and other bulk feeding equipment.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon+™ FC 433.3 (340433300) is a 15% graphitized carbon fiber-filled PTFE product designed for use in seal applications. The compound is supplied in round pelletized form, with pellets ranging in size from approximately 350 - 800 microns. The addition of graphitized carbon fibers to PTFE improves the wear properties, compressive strength, hardness, and creep resistance of the polymer without sacrificing its chemical and thermal resistance.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon+™ FC 474 SPL 2 (340474100) is a glass and molybdenum disulfide filled PTFE product designed for use in seal applications. This compound is supplied in round pelletized form and these pellets range in size from approximately 350 – 800 microns.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon+™ FC 105 Billet (310105580) is a 25% glass-filled, PTFE product designed for use in large billet molding. It is supplied in dry powder form and improves wear properties, compressive strength, and creep resistance of PTFE without sacrificing chemical and thermal resistance of the polymer.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon+™ FC 446 (340446030) is a 60% bronze powder-filled PTFE product designed for use in seal applications. The compound is supplied in round pelletized form, with pellets ranging in size from approximately 350 - 800 microns. Bronze powder is added to PTFE to increase thermal and electrical conductivity and to improve wear properties and deformation resistance, without sacrificing the chemical and thermal resistance of the polymer.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon+™ FC 191 HE (310191030) is a 25% carbon and graphite filled PTFE product. This compound is supplied in dry powder form. Carbon and graphite powder are added to improve the wear properties, compressive strength, and deformation resistance of PTFE without sacrificing the chemical and thermal resistance of the polymer.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon+™ FC 433 (340433000) is a 15% carbon-filled PTFE product designed for use in seal applications. This compound is supplied in round pelletized form, with pellets ranging in size from approximately 350 - 800 microns. Carbon is added to PTFE to improve the compression strength, hardness, and wear properties of the polymer without sacrificing its chemical and thermal resistance.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon+™ FC 15 MIN SPL (340454463) is a 15% wollastonite-filled PTFE product designed for use in seal applications. This compound is supplied in round pelletized form, with pellets ranging in size from approximately 350 - 800 microns. Wollastonite fibers are added to PTFE to improve its wear properties, abrasion resistance, compressive strength, and creep resistance, without sacrificing the chemical and thermal resistance of the polymer.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon+™ FC 168 (310168002) is a glass fiber and graphite filled PTFE product. This compound is supplied in dry powder form. Glass fibers and graphite powder are added to improve the wear properties, compressive strength, and deformation resistance of PTFE without sacrificing the chemical and thermal resistance of the polymer.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon+™ FC 403 SP LS (330003015) is a 15% glass-filled PTFE product designed for use in seal applications. It is supplied in round pelletized form, with pellet sizes ranging from approximately 350 - 800 microns. Glass fibers are added to improve the wear properties, compressive strength, and creep resistance of PTFE without sacrificing the chemical and thermal resistance of the polymer.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon+™ FC 7 PI FF (340461400) is a polyimide-filled PTFE product designed for use in seal applications. It is supplied in round pelletized form, with pellets ranging in size from approximately 350 to 800 microns. Polyimide is added to PTFE to improve its wear properties and abrasion resistance in non-lubricated applications, while maintaining the chemical and thermal resistance of the polymer. This compound results in less wear on the mating surface.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon+™ FC 135 (310135025) is a 25% carbon-filled PTFE product supplied in dry powder form. It improves wear properties, compressive strength, and creep resistance without sacrificing chemical and thermal resistance of the polymer. It can be processed using compression molding equipment to mold thick-walled parts.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon+™ FC 174 (310174040) is a PTFE-based material that contains 15% glass fibers and 5% molybdenum disulfide. This compound is supplied in dry powder form and can be used in seal applications. The addition of glass fibers and molybdenum disulfide improves the wear properties, compressive strength, and creep resistance of PTFE while maintaining its chemical and thermal resistance.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon+™ FC 103 Billet (310103012) is a 15% glass-filled PTFE product designed for use in large billet molding. It is supplied in dry powder form and improves wear properties, compressive strength, and creep resistance of PTFE without sacrificing chemical and thermal resistance of the polymer.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon® PTFE G350 is a fine agglomerated, free-flowing powder specifically designed for automatic molding, isostatic molding, and general molding techniques. These grades have high bulk density with excellent flow characteristics. Articles molded from Fluon® PTFE G350 and G355 exhibit good mechanical properties and surface finish.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon+™ FC 474 SPL (340474062) is a 5% glass and 5% molybdenum disulfide filled PTFE product designed for use in seal applications. This compound is supplied in round pelletized form. These pellets range in size from approximately 350 - 800 microns. Glass fibers and molybdenum disulfide are added to PTFE to improve the wear properties, compressive strength, and creep resistance of PTFE without sacrificing the chemical and thermal resistance of the polymer.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon+™ FC444.0 (340444004) is a 40% bronze filled PTFE product designed for use in seal applications. This compound is supplied in round pelletized form. These pellets range in size from approximately 350 - 800 microns. Bronze powder is added to PTFE to increase the thermal and electrical conductivity and to improve the wear properties and deformation resistance without sacrificing the chemical and thermal resistance of the polymer.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon+™ FC 472 (330331002) is a 5% glass and 5% molybdenum disulfide filled PTFE compound designed for use in seal applications. This compound is supplied in round pelletized form. These pellets range in size from approximately 350 - 800 microns. Glass fibers and molybdenum disulfide are added to improve the wear properties, compressive strength, and creep resistance of PTFE without sacrificing the chemical and thermal resistance of the polymer.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon+™ FC 15 MIN (310154464) is a 15% wollastonite-filled PTFE product. This compound is supplied in dry powder form. Wollastonite fibers are added to PTFE to improve its wear properties, abrasion resistance, compressive strength, and creep resistance without sacrificing the chemical and thermal resistance of the polymer. Additionally, wollastonite is an FDA compliant filler.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon+™ FC 15 PI FF (340463400) is a 15% polyimide-filled PTFE product designed for use in seal applications. This compound is supplied in round pelletized form, with pellets ranging in size from approximately 350-800 microns. The addition of polyimide improves the wear properties and abrasion resistance of PTFE in non-lubricated applications, without sacrificing the chemical and thermal resistance of the polymer. This results in less wear on the mating surface.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon® PTFE G155 is a virgin granular PTFE homopolymer. It is a fine powder grade that can be used for molding, but is mainly intended as a feedstock for making filled compounds. Its properties allow for minimal insulation thickness while also tolerating a wide range of temperatures (-180°C to 260°C) compared to other insulators.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon+™ Polycomp 442 (340999443) is a polyphenylene sulfide and graphite filled PTFE compound designed for use in seal applications. This compound is supplied in round pelletized form, with pellets ranging in size from approximately 350 - 800 microns. The polyphenylene sulfide and graphite fillers are added to improve the wear properties, compressive strength, and creep resistance of PTFE without sacrificing its chemical and thermal resistance.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon+™ FC 482 (340482003) is a bronze powder and molybdenum disulfide filled PTFE product designed for use in seal applications. This compound is supplied in round pelletized form, with pellets ranging in size from approximately 350 - 800 microns. The addition of bronze powder and molybdenum disulfide to PTFE improves the thermal and electrical conductivity, as well as the wear properties and deformation resistance, without compromising the chemical and thermal resistance of the polymer.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon+™ FC 5 FG 5 MOLY (310231000) is a 5% glass-filled, 5% molybdenum disulfide filled PTFE product designed for use in seal applications. This compound is supplied in dry powder form. Glass fibers & molybdenum disulfide are added to PTFE to improve the wear properties, compressive strength, and creep resistance of the polymer without sacrificing its chemical and thermal resistance.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon+™ FC 108 (310108001) is a 40% glass-filled PTFE product designed for use in gasket and seal applications. It is supplied in dry powder form and improves wear properties, compressive strength, and creep resistance of PTFE without sacrificing chemical and thermal resistance of the polymer.