How IS fLUOROPOLYMER Tubing uSED IN Various Industries
Okay, we get it. Fluoropolymer tubing? What is that? Did you know that fluoropolymer tubing is used in a wide variety of industries. In a nutshell, fluorpolymer tubing is made of fluorocarbons, which are carbon-fluorine bonds. They are like plastic, but they feature unique characteristics that make them especially useful in harsh chemical environments and environments that have high temperatures.
There are several different fluoropolymers that are used for tubing. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages. For example, PTFE is otherwise known as Teflon and is the original fluoropolymer. While you probably have heard of Teflon before, you might not know what makes PTFE the fluoropolymer of choice for various industries. Here are some of the features of PTFE:
- It has the lowest coefficient of friction available for any polymer.
- It features excellent electrical properties.
- It has a high use temperature range of 500 degrees F
- It has strong weatherability
- It also has excellent UV resistance
- It has excellent chemical inertness.
Since the discovery of Teflon back in the 1930s, there have been other fluoropolymers invented. They include PFA, FEP, ETFE, and PVDF tubing. There are many different industries that will use fluoropolymers for its core applications. For example, fluoropolymer tubing is used in the electrical industry because it has excellent electrical properties. In the food manufacturing industry, fluoropolymer tubing is used for processing because of its sterility. In metals processing applications, fluoropolymer tubing used because of its resistance to harsh chemicals - sometimes hot acid treatment is involved.
This website will include information on mainly PTFE tubing and how it is used. We will also take a look at some of the history of PTFE as well. So welcome and please come back again.
