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	Material Material

	Comparable To Comparable To

Delrin®
Acetal Resin

	Shape Shape


90° Angle	Ball

Film	Hex Bar

Powder	Rod and Disc

Round Tube	Sheet and Bar

U Channel

	System of Measurement System of Measurement

	Length Length

	Thickness Thickness

	Width Width

	Diameter Diameter

	Color Color

	Black		Blue
	Brown		Gold
	Gray		Green
	Maroon		Off-White
	Orange		Red
	White		Yellow

	Performance Properties Performance Properties

Chemical Resistant

Electrical Insulator

High Temperature

Impact Resistant

Low Thermal Expansion

Low Water Absorption

Weather Resistant

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

Less than 250° F

250° to 499° F

500° to 999° F

	For Use With For Use With

Ammonium Hydroxide

Calcium Chloride

Calcium Hydroxide

Elemental Fluorines

Ethylene Glycol

Fluorinated Solvents

Hydraulic Fluid

Hydrochloric Acid

Hydrofluoric Acid

Hydrogen Peroxide

Isopropyl Alcohol

Lacquer Solvents

Liquid Nitrogen

Magnesium Chloride

Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)

Methylene Chloride

Mineral Spirits

Molten Metal Alkali

Petroleum Fluids

Phosphoric Acid

Potassium Hydroxide

Sodium Bicarbonate

Sodium Chloride

Sodium Hydroxide

Synthetic Lubricants

Transmission Fluid

	For Use On For Use On

	Texture Texture


Smooth	Coarse

Etched

	Flexibility Flexibility

	Flexible
	Semi-Rigid
	Rigid

	For Use Outdoors For Use Outdoors

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

MIL-A-A-58092 Type II

	Minimum Temperature Minimum Temperature

-250° F or less

	Friction Rating Friction Rating

	Density Density

0.049 lbs./cu. in.

0.052 lbs./cu. in.

0.054 lbs./cu. in.

0.074 lbs./cu. in.

0.076 lbs./cu. in.

0.077 lbs./cu. in.

0.079 lbs./cu. in.

0.08 lbs./cu. in.

0.114 lbs./cu. in.

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	Filler Material Filler Material

	Finish Finish

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Sealing and Coating

Thread Sealant Cord

Wind this multifilament cord into the grooves of tapered pipe threads to quickly create a seal.

Thread Sealant Tape

Thread Sealant Tape

Made of PTFE, this tape has a slippery surface that keeps threads from binding to make parts easy to assemble.

Choose-a-Color High-Density Thread Sealant Tape

Choose-a-Color High-Density Thread Sealant Tape

Use color to identify water, gas, and chemical connections.

High-Density Thread Sealant Tape

High-Density Thread Sealant Tape

This tape has a higher density than standard tape for a better seal between threads.

Thread Sealant Tape for Stainless Steel Threads

Thread Sealant Tape for Stainless Steel Threads

This tape contains nickel to prevent seizing and galling associated with stainless steel threaded connections. It’s also good for use with other metals.

High-Temperature Chemical-Resistant
Flange-Mount Rope Edge Seals

The PTFE coating on these fiberglass seals is slippery, so they are easier than the other seals to press fit into oven, furnace, and boiler doors. These seals resist steam, most refrigerants, salts, and grease. They can withstand temperatures up to 500° F.

Steam- and Chemical-Resistant Packing Seals

Steam- and Chemical-Resistant Packing Seals

Fill irregularities in valve stem with these soft PTFE seals.

Chemical-Resistant Slippery PTFE

Chemical-Resistant Slippery PTFE Powder

Often used in assemblies that rub against each other, this powder blends into plastic, rubber, composites, and lubricants to keep them from sticking.

Chemical-Resistant Slippery PTFE Rods and Discs

Chemical-Resistant Slippery PTFE Rods and Discs

Known for its naturally slippery surface, PTFE surpasses most plastics when it comes to chemical resistance and performance in extreme temperatures.

Chemical-Resistant Slippery PTFE Tubes

Known for its naturally slippery surface, PTFE surpasses most plastics when it comes to chemical resistance and performance in extreme temperatures.

Chemical-Resistant Slippery Sheets
and Bars Made from Teflon® PTFE

Chemical-Resistant Slippery Sheets and Bars Made from Teflon® PTFE

Made with Teflon® PTFE resins, these sheets and bars surpass most plastics when it comes to chemical resistance and performance in extreme temperatures.

Chemical-Resistant Slippery PTFE Sheets

Chemical-Resistant Slippery PTFE Sheets

Known for its naturally slippery surface, PTFE surpasses most plastics when it comes to chemical resistance and performance in extreme temperatures.

Chemical-Resistant Slippery
Film Made from Teflon® PTFE

Chemical-Resistant Slippery Film Made from Teflon® PTFE

This film is made with virgin Teflon® PTFE resins. It can handle extreme temperatures and resists most solvents.

Chemical-Resistant Slippery PTFE Film

Chemical-Resistant Slippery PTFE Film

Known for its naturally slippery surface, PTFE surpasses most plastics when it comes to chemical resistance and performance in extreme temperatures.

Chemical-Resistant Slippery PTFE 90° Angles

Known for its naturally slippery surface, PTFE surpasses most plastics when it comes to chemical resistance and performance in extreme temperatures.

Chemical-Resistant Slippery PTFE Hexagonal Bars

Known for its naturally slippery surface, PTFE surpasses most plastics when it comes to chemical resistance and performance in extreme temperatures.

Chemical-Resistant Slippery PTFE Balls

Chemical-Resistant Slippery PTFE Balls

Known for its naturally slippery surface, PTFE surpasses most plastics when it comes to chemical resistance and performance in extreme temperatures.

Chemical-Resistant Slippery PTFE U-Channels

Known for its naturally slippery surface, PTFE surpasses most plastics when it comes to chemical resistance and performance in extreme temperatures.

Recycled PTFE

Also called reprocessed and mechanical-grade PTFE, this material is an economical alternative to standard PTFE.

Durable Glass-Filled
Chemical-Resistant Slippery PTFE Rods

This glass-filled PTFE is more rigid than standard PTFE for increased durability in high-stress applications.

Durable Glass-Filled Chemical-Resistant
Slippery PTFE Sheets

Durable Glass-Filled Chemical-Resistant Slippery PTFE Sheets

This glass-filled PTFE is more rigid than standard PTFE for increased durability in high-stress applications.

Durable Glass-Filled Chemical-Resistant
Slippery PTFE Tubes

This glass-filled PTFE is more rigid than standard PTFE for increased durability in high-stress applications.

Wear-, Impact-, and Chemical-Resistant PTFE Rods

Manufactured from Rulon PTFE, a PTFE that's modified with filler material for a super-slippery, impact-resistant surface that resists wear.

Static-Dissipative Chemical-Resistant Slippery PTFE

Static-Dissipative Chemical-Resistant Slippery PTFE

Protect sensitive equipment from damaging electrical static charges.

Wear-, Impact-, and Chemical-Resistant PTFE Sheets

Wear-, Impact-, and Chemical-Resistant PTFE Sheets

Manufactured from Rulon PTFE, a PTFE that's modified with filler material for a super-slippery, impact-resistant surface that resists wear.

Carbon-Filled Wear- and
Chemical-Resistant Slippery PTFE

Carbon-Filled Wear- and Chemical-Resistant Slippery PTFE

Filled with carbon and graphite, this naturally slippery PTFE stands up to wear better than standard PTFE.

Metal-Backed Slippery PTFE

Metal-Backed Slippery PTFE

A layer of tin-plated steel adds structural support and makes this PTFE easy to form.

Ultra-Moisture-Resistant PCTFE

Ultra-Moisture-Resistant PCTFE

Often used as gaskets and bearings, this slippery-surface material absorbs virtually no moisture. PCTFE is equivalent to Kel-F and Neoflon.

Slippery Carbon-Filled Wear- and Chemical-Resistant PEEK

Slippery Carbon-Filled Wear-
and Chemical-Resistant PEEK

Carbon enhances the stiffness of this material, while the addition of PTFE ensures a slippery surface.

Multipurpose Plastic

Slippery Wear-Resistant Easy-to-Machine
Delrin® Acetal AF Resin Tubes

The addition of PTFE provides a more slippery, wear-resistant surface than standard Delrin® acetal resin. It’s commonly fabricated into pump components, gears, and bearings.

Slippery Wear-Resistant Easy-to-Machine
Delrin® Acetal AF Resin Rods and Discs

Slippery Wear-Resistant Easy-to-Machine Delrin® Acetal AF Resin Rods and Discs

The addition of PTFE provides a more slippery, wear-resistant surface than standard Delrin® acetal resin. It’s commonly fabricated into pump components, gears, and bearings.

Slippery Wear-Resistant Easy-to-Machine
Delrin® Acetal AF Resin Sheets and Strips

Slippery Wear-Resistant Easy-to-Machine Delrin® Acetal AF Resin Sheets and Strips

The addition of PTFE provides a more slippery, wear-resistant surface than standard Delrin® acetal resin. It’s commonly fabricated into pump components, gears, and bearings.

Slippery Moisture-Resistant Polyester

When moisture-resistant polyester is combined with PTFE, the result is this self-lubricating material. It’s also called Hydex and PBT.

Chemical-Resistant Plastic Selector Packs

Chemical-Resistant Plastic Selector Packs

Each selector pack includes one 2” square of FEP, polypropylene, PPS, PVC, CPVC, PVDF, and Teflon® PTFE.

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