PTFE Teflon Tubing (PolyTetraFluoroEthylene(PTFE) a fluoropolymer
tubing, and described as Teflon tubing). It is transparent, chemically inert
and non-toxic material and offers unmatched chemical resistance and a surface
that really eases the flow. Due to its high flexibility, PTFE is particularly
used with microfluidic fittings in low-pressure applications. Its melting point
is reached at 327°C, making it a great choice in high temperatures.
PTFE tube includes:
Spaghetti tubing – It has a wall thickness of within 1.5mm
and an outer diameter of less than 15mm, this tubing can be largely used in
medical and automotive applications.
PTFE hoses –
These are heavy-wall thickness tubes and are used particularly in applications
that require high-burst pressures or heavy insulation.
PTFE sleeves – These type of
PTFE can be either extruded or
compression-molded. Their wall thickness varies between 2-6mm, but the diameter
could go up to as much as 300mm. Sleeves are used in a large number of
applications that require lubrication,
insulation, corrosion resistance, or load bearing.
The Advantages of PTFE
PTFE boasts of a wide number of
applications. The benefits of PTFE is that it can be used in both manufacturing
and engineering purposes, for making tubes or liners and for handling or
storing corrosive chemicals, also for the purpose of coating bearings or screws
to increase the shelf life of both the parts themselves and increase the shelf-life
of the machinery they are a part of.
A PTFE-coated screw will be corrosion-free, as PTFE has the characteristic of repelling water and oil, and is also lubricated by the material to smoothly drive into the surface that it is fastened to, with reduced friction, and thus resulting in less wear and tear of the screw and the surface, and a secure and long-lasting finish.
A PTFE coat has the benefits to screws, as it coats the screw it also makes it heat-resistant.
It’s true that parts that are particularly high can bring about efficiency in the machinery and reduce the instances of replacing parts, so it saves money and time and drastically reduces waste. This will further reduce maintenance needs and any expensive manufacturing downtime as a result of faults or repairs.
Equipment-cleaning can be drastically reduced in a few cases as a PTFE coat is non-wetting, thus facilitating self-cleaning of parts. Teflon is also environment-friendly because, when it is applied to fabric, the finish will repel water and also oil stains which minimizes the need to use dry cleaning, and fabrics that dry up more quickly, with less energy with tumble drying, and it also lasts longer due to less wear and tear.
PTFE is non-toxic, apart from the fumes emitting from Teflon-coated pans that reach above 260 degrees C. It is also FDA approved and food-safe, so this material offers many benefits and can be used in many different areas.
A PTFE-coated screw will be corrosion-free, as PTFE has the characteristic of repelling water and oil, and is also lubricated by the material to smoothly drive into the surface that it is fastened to, with reduced friction, and thus resulting in less wear and tear of the screw and the surface, and a secure and long-lasting finish.
A PTFE coat has the benefits to screws, as it coats the screw it also makes it heat-resistant.
It’s true that parts that are particularly high can bring about efficiency in the machinery and reduce the instances of replacing parts, so it saves money and time and drastically reduces waste. This will further reduce maintenance needs and any expensive manufacturing downtime as a result of faults or repairs.
Equipment-cleaning can be drastically reduced in a few cases as a PTFE coat is non-wetting, thus facilitating self-cleaning of parts. Teflon is also environment-friendly because, when it is applied to fabric, the finish will repel water and also oil stains which minimizes the need to use dry cleaning, and fabrics that dry up more quickly, with less energy with tumble drying, and it also lasts longer due to less wear and tear.
PTFE is non-toxic, apart from the fumes emitting from Teflon-coated pans that reach above 260 degrees C. It is also FDA approved and food-safe, so this material offers many benefits and can be used in many different areas.
