Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Fillers Included
- Polymer Name
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- Technologies
- Composition by Weight % and Filler Description
- 75% Virgin PTFE
- 23% ± 2% Carbon Coke
- 2% ± 1% Graphite Powder
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Materials Features
- Benefits
- The graphite powder content reduces friction and improves the physical properties
- It has a higher wear rate
- Product Highlights
Carbon filler can increase electrically conductivity,while also improving creep, and wear characteristics. It offers increased Hardness and thermal conductivity. It is also one of the most inert fillers.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
- Applications
- This grade is for applications involving hydrofluoric acid
- It has proven succesful as piston ring material, particulary in oil-free compressors
Properties
- Mechanical Properties
- Processing Parameters
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Tensile Strength (Cross Direction) | 18 | Mpa | ASTM D 4745 |
| Elongation (Cross Direction) | 120 | % | ASTM D 4745 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.95 - 2.15 | — | ASTM D 4745 |
| Hardness | 58 - 68 | Shore D | ASTM D 2240 |
| Diametric Shrinkage | 1.5 - 3.5 | % | ASTM D 4745 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Maximum Sintering Temperature | 370 | ºC | — |
| Recommended Mold Pressure | 35 | Mpa | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Quality Standards
Safety & Health
- Warning
This product is a fluoropolymer so normal precautions should be followed.