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Poly-Smith PTFE 15 GL-LF

15 GL PTFE is a composition by weight % and filler description of 85% Virgin PTFE and 15% ± 1% E Glass Fiber. Poly-smith is supplier of PTFE in Compression Molding, Blending, Free Flow, and Pre-Sintered grades. We also offer all filled granular compounds, in Low Flow, Free Flow, and Pre-Sintered forms, as well as Reprocessed PTFE. We only source the finest grades of PTFE from ISO Certified Suppliers both worldwide and domestically. You can be confident that we can and will supply the exact material needed for your specific application.

Polymer Name: Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)

Fillers Included: Glass Fiber

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Identification & Functionality

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Fillers Included
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Composition by Weight % and Filler Description
  • 85% Virgin PTFE
  • 15% ± 1% E Glass Fiber

Features & Benefits

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Product Highlights

Glass filler is often used to reduce creep in the final product. It improves wear resitance, and is chemically inert to water and solvents. It has the least effect on electrical properties, while slightly increasing the porosity.

Applications & Uses

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Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
General Applications

Recommended for valve seats, gaskets, seals and components requiring resistance to creep and chemical attack. Suitable as a bearing material for low PV values. At high loads and speeds the wear increases and there is a risk of scoring shafts.

Properties

Physical Form
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength (Cross Direction)25MpaASTM D 4894
Elongation (Cross Direction)250%ASTM D 4894
Specific Gravity2.15 - 2.25ASTM D 4894
Hardness55 - 65Shore DASTM D 2240
Diametric Shrinkage1.5 - 2.5%ASTM D 4894
Processing Parameters
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Maximum Sintering Temperature370ºC
Recommended Mold Pressure30 - 35Mpa

Regulatory & Compliance

Quality Standards

Safety & Health

Warning

This product is a fluoropolymer so normal precautions should be followed.