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
- 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.
- Benefits
- The graphite powder content reduces friction and improves the physical properties
- It has a higher wear rate
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- 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 | |
Specific Gravity | 1.95 - 2.15 | — | ASTM D 4745 |
Tensile Strength (Cross Direction) | 14 | Mpa | ASTM D 4745 |
Elongation (Cross Direction) | 55 | % | ASTM D 4745 |
Bulk Density | 600 | g/l | ASTM D 4745 |
Hardness | 58 - 68 | Shore D | ASTM D 2240 |
Diametric Shrinkage | 1.5 - 3.5 | % | ASTM D 4745 |
Flow | 3 | sec/50g | Poly-Smith |
Average Particle Size | 700 - 900 | μm | Poly-Smith |
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.