Products in Other Medical Applications: Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)

PTFE® Sub-Lite-Wall PTFE heat shrink tubing is our ultra-thin walled extrusion family with wall thicknesses 0.005" (0.127 mm) and below. This specialty heat shrink is engineered for applications that not only require thin walls but also a shrink-to-fit encapsulation protection. For this speciality heat shrink, we can even maintain wall thicknesses extending below 0.001" (0.025 mm) with tolerances of ± 0.0005" (0.0127 mm). Our capabilities allow us to meet your most critical dimensional needs. PTFE has an extremely low coefficient of friction making it especially desirable when needing to push covered components such as guidewires through tight fitting or occluded vessels. For medical applications, PTFE products are sterilizable by several options and are also biocompatible. PTFE’s high working temperature also makes it a good option for covering sensors which may become hot during normal use. This micro-dimensional heat shrink fills a critical need for our customers who are demanding ever-thinner walls for more specialized applications. This superthin- walled heat shrink is highly customizable. Contact your Zeus representative to find out how we can tailor PTFE Sub-Lite-Wall® heat shrink for you.

Rulon® 1337 is a tan material made entirely from FDA compliant components. It has excellent physical properties and is chemically compatible with most chemicals, except concentrated sulfuric acid. This offers much flexibility in wash-down environments of food and pharmaceutical processing environments. It has a slightly lower coefficient of friction than Rulon J, offering extended life and less abrasion with softer mating surfaces. It is compatible with most commercially available natural lubricants for additional reduction in friction.

fluteck™ P1550 Modified PTFE Premium Grade is Modified PTFE for Ram Extrusion, Compression and Isostatic molding.

Flontech Porous PTFE FT-POR-2 typically applied in chemical, semiconductor, automotive and packaging industry and in the field of filters and sensor (lamda sensor, headlights, injection control, airbag…), where the porous PTFE features are ideal for hostile environments.

Flontech Porous PTFE FT-POR-10 typically applied in chemical, semiconductor, automotive and packaging industry and in the field of filters and sensor (lamda sensor, headlights, injection control, airbag…), where the porous PTFE features are ideal for hostile environments.

fluteck™ P1500 PTFE Premium Grade is Virgin PTFE for Ram Extrusion, Compression and Isostatic molding

Efalon® Glass-filled C-25 is a PTFE glass filled is reinforced with glass fibers with the percentage 15% and 25% depending on the needs of the application.

fluteck™ P2000 PTFE Premium Grade-USP Class VI is a high tech Virgin PTFE for Ram Extrusion, Compression and Isostatic molding, classified as medical grade according to the standard USP VI (50° C -122° F and 121° C – 250° F) and ISO 10993-1:2009.

HTF-621 is a generation of film combining the chemical inertness and universal non-stick properties of PTFE polymers with maximum conformability and heat resistance. A bright blue color has been incorporated to enhance visibility on cured and uncured parts.

PI Glide™ Custom Coating is a group of high performing polymers known for their exceptional chemical, thermal, and mechanical performance properties. These materials demonstrate exceptional thermal stability in high and low temperatures and are extremely flame resistant. PI Glide™, our PI / PTFE composite, is a high lubricity polyimide blend for applications that require lower surface friction yet do not require the performance of pure PTFE. PI Glide™ maintains broad chemical resistance and good dielectric properties in addition to its reduced coefficient of friction. PI Glide™ is available in tubing and as a coating for over-the-wire (OTW, insulated wire) applications. For insulated wire, PI Glide™ provides a low-friction wire for easier deployment or insertion into tubing. With PI Glide™ tubing, inside diameters offer low resistance to inserted devices or tools (pushability) while the outside remains bondable without etching. PI Glide™ can also be produced in a layered composite construction with our conventional polyimide or with PI Glide™ alone. Composite layering polyimide and PI Glide™ allows users to further tailor polyimide tubing or coating properties.

Turcon® Varilip® PDR is constructed from one or multiple Turcon® Polytetrafluoroethylene-based sealing elements, which are mechanically retained in a precision machined metal body, Turcon Varilip PDR (Performance, Durability, Reliability) rotary shaft seals provide positive dynamic sealing at high rotary speeds characterized by low friction and stick-slip-free running, the seal reduces temperature generation, permits higher peripheral speeds and lowers power consumption. Tests show that Turcon Varilip PDR requires only around 50 percent of the torque of a radial oil seal when running in Fomblin oil, commonly used in semiconductor vacuum pumps. This results in a long-service life, with maximized mean time between planned maintenance and greater productivity.

fluteck™ P1000 PTFE Standard Grade is Virgin PTFE for Ram Extrusion, Compression and Isostatic molding.

Flontech Porous PTFE FT-POR-125 typically applied in chemical, semiconductor, automotive and packaging industry and in the field of filters and sensor (lamda sensor, headlights, injection control, airbag…), where the porous PTFE features are ideal for hostile environments.

AFT Fluorotec AF201 Carbon Filled PTFE is the addition of carbon to PTFE increases the compressive strength and wear resistance. It provides good thermal conductivity and low permeability. Commonly used in sealing applications.

AFT Fluorotec AF213 Anti-Static PTFE is a special conductive carbon filler.

FluoroFlex™ ePTFE Sheets is the material of choice for a variety of applications including dental barriers and implants, barrier membranes, facial implants, venting, gasketing and chemical or temperature barriers to name a few. IPE manufactures ePTFE sheet to customer specifications from 0.05mm to 6mm in thickness and a wide variety of material porosities to fit specific application requirements.

Efalon® Glass-filled C-15 is a PTFE glass filled is reinforced with glass fibers with the percentage 15% and 25% depending on the needs of the application.

FluoroFlex™ ePTFE Tubes is the material of choice for a variety of applications including bending sections, instrument covers, stent covers, endoscopic working channels, ozone delivery, vascular devices and aeration and deaeration of caustic fluids (to name a few). IPE manufactures ePTFE tubes to customer specifications from 0.7mm to 22mm I.D. with wall thicknesses ranging from .05mm to 1mm. Tubes are extruded in ePTFE and are used for medical, chemical, electrical and mechanical components where the outstanding performance characteristics of ePTFE are required.

AFT Fluorotec AF001 Virgin PTFE is one of the most chemically inert materials known. It is used in many different applications and industries.

Flontech Porous PTFE FT-POR-5 typically applied in chemical, semiconductor, automotive and packaging industry and in the field of filters and sensor (lamda sensor, headlights, injection control, airbag…), where the porous PTFE features are ideal for hostile environments.

Rulon® 641 is manufactured from FDA compliant materials which possess excellent load and wear characteristics.It offers excellent, continuous non-lubricated service up to 10,000 PV - higher for intermittent service. While the load capacity of Rulon 641 is generally limited to 1,000 psi at room temperature, deformation is a function of wall thickness, temperature and load.Its compatibility with a wide array of mating surfaces, including mild steel, 303 and 316 stainless steels, as well as harder materials, make it a good choice for most food and pharmaceutical bearing applications.

AFT Fluorotec AF103 Glass Filled PTFE is the most commonly used filler in PTFE. It gives much improved compression and wear properties. The material may also be inert gas sintered to further improve creep properties and reduce porosity and gas permeability. There would be a consequent loss of tensile properties.

NBF-600 is a yellow high temperature bagging film made from PTFE. NBF-600 can be used for curing up to 600°F (315°C). One side is treated to improve sealant tape adhesion.

FluoroFlex™ ePTFE Rods are the material of choice for a variety of applications including sutures, strain relief devices, facial implants, sewing thread, filtration, and wicking devices (to name a few). IPE manufactures ePTFE rods to customer specifications from 0.20mm to 9.5mm O.D. and can be spooled or cut to length. Rods are extruded of ePTFE and are used for all kinds of medical, chemical, electrical and mechanical components where the outstanding performance characteristics of ePTFE are required.

Efalon® Virgin T-100 has molecular structure composed of carbon and fluor atoms, EFALON® (PTFE) has a long list of unique properties uncommon in other materials. Polikim can make the following changes in material properties to meet the application requirements:.

PTFE EXTRUSION TUBE is manufactured by high pressure PTFE dispense resin mixed with additive, it is extruded and sintered. According to different demands, the tubing could be opaque or translucent.

Fluoraz 890 is formulated for use in sanitary gaskets where both USP and FDA compliance is required, making it an excellent compound for both pharmaceutical and other hygienic fluid handling applications such as seals for brewery applications. Fluoraz 890 metal and TOC extractable are an orde of magnitude lower than premium competitive FKM formulations, ensuring little or no contamination into the process stream. Fluoraz 890 also meets the extrative requirements of both 21 CFR 177.2600 (e), (f) and 21 CFR 177.240 (d) extraction testing for perfluoroelastomers. Fluoraz 890 sanitary gaskets by Greene, Tweed are designed for minimal intrusion.Fluoraz 784 is also available in O-rings and custom shapes where a low durometer hardness is desired.

PTFE Porous Film membrane is different from the normal membrane in the market, which is made by the technology of two-direction stretching and then attached with other materials

AFT Fluorotec AF115 Reinforced PTFE material specifically developed for slide bearing and skidway applications. This material comprises a unique blend of filler compounds to give optimum compressive strength whilst retaining very low frictional coefficients. The load bearing characteristics are greatly improved over conventional PTFE materials and the unique blend of fillers means maximum compressive strength whilst still having an extremely low coefficient of friction, regardless of conditions, surpassing other filled PTFE materials. AF115 is also unaffected by UV.

Rulon® 1439 is a white FDA compliant material that is suitable for immersed service with better wear characteristics than most other PTFE compounds. Its color makes it esthetically pleasing for food and pharmaceutical applications.This material is also resistant to many harsh chemicals found in the application environments where it is typically used. It is compatible with most commercially available lubricants for additional reduction in friction. Its properties allow it to be effectively utilized as a bearing or sliding surface.

fluteck™ P1050 Modified PTFE Standard Grade is Modified PTFE for Ram Extrusion, Compression and Isostatic molding.

Sanitary gasket made from Fluoraz® 784 work well in SIP and CIP applications where a low durometer elastomer compound is needed. While EPDMs and FKMs can provide a seal for extended periods, change in physical properties can have adverse effects beyond simple volume swell. A decrease in hardness or drop in modulus signals a reduction in compressive strength. If a sanitary gasket is retorqued ot the installation specification, th gasket will be compressed at a greater level than desired, resulting in increased intrusion into the process stream. An increase in hardness/modulus and a drop in elongation means embrittlement. The seal will be undertorqued, resulting in either leaks or cracking.Fluoraz 784 is formulated for use in sanitary gaskets and other applications where low sealing force is required, such as sealing sight glasses or as a seal between nonmetal parts. Fluoraz 784 is FDA and USP Class VI compliant, making it a versatile compound for both pharmaceautical and other hygienic fluid handling applications. Fluoraz 784 metal and TOC extractables are an order of magnitude lower than premium competitive FKM formulations, ensuring little or not contamination into the process stream. Fluoraz 784 cna be used as a sanitary gasket in standard applications as long as the torque used to install the gasket is minimal (hand tight).Fluoraz 784 is alos available in O-rings and custom shapes where a low durometer hardness is desired.