Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE tubes), also known as Teflon, commercially is a fluoropolymer of
unique properties which is widely used in a number of products and branches of
industry.
Basic properties of PTFE which as perfect
hose material are the following,
Offers excellent chemical
resistance to almost all chemicals;
The working
temperature is extremely wide it ranges from (from -70°C to +260°C as a standard);
It offers excellent resistance to varied weather conditions;
It has self-cleaning properties as it has a
non-stick surface.
Hoses are manufactured not from PTFE alone
but also from other similar fluoropolymers, for example,
FEP, MFA, PFA, ETFE, ECTFE. They feature a number f mechanical resistance and varied processing properties.
Nowadays, hoses that are made of PTFE and
similar fluoropolymers are used in numerous
sectors of the industry. For example for
steam, fuel, hot oil, paint, adhesives, high-pressure
gas transfer and so on. In the chemical
industry, they are used for a number of
activities such as loading and unloading of acids, bases, extremely
aggressive chemicals, and organic solvents. PTFE tubings and hoses assemblies ensure highly efficient and
hygienic transfer and perfectly suit a number of objects such as food, the cosmetic,
pharmaceutical industry, also
biotechnology.
These are other hoses made of
PTFE and other fluoropolymers and they belong to the following hoses such
as chemical hoses, ducting hoses, high-pressure
gases, food hoses, composite hoses, and brake
hoses.
Fittings that are perfect for PTFE hoses that are assembled in PTFE
hoses. Sometimes there are hydraulic fittings or fittings for specific
industrial hoses can be also assembled.
When a few of the substances are conveyed
in PTFE hose, electrostatic charges may be built up in the hose wall. So, if
you want to avoid the static electricity, an antistatic version of PTFE which
has lower electrical resistance is highly
recommended.
To select the right PTFE hose, you can
contact Advanced Furo Tubes
Essential
Component Characteristics of PTFE Hoses
Excellent aging; you notice very little
change in the mechanical properties over time
It is (ESCR) Environmental stress crack
resistance.
Non-stick properties or Low surface energy.
Low permeation
Superb chemical resistance
Offers excellent
flexibility or ductility at very low temperatures.
It is non-flammable
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