What are the fluoroplastics？

Fluoroplastics are unusual and uncommonplastics.

Fluoroplasticsis a clumsy word given to a group of plastics where the molecules consist of acarbon chain with fluorine atoms attached. These fluorine atoms dramaticallychange the properties of the material, and give fluoropolymers specialproperties.

·      Very high working temperatures

·      Non-stick characteristics and lowfriction surface

·      Total resistance to chemical andsolvents

·      Very high electrical resistance

·      Resistance to weather, UV light andcorrosion

·      Inert, non-toxic and bio-compatible

The uniqueproperties of fluoroplastics make them high performance materials withlimitless possibilities. As a result, PTFE, FEP and PFA can meet severeenvironmental conditions and are ideal for use in many medical, food and drink,automotive, oil and gas, and other applications.

The combinationof low friction and temperature resistance allows fluoropolymers to be used inapplications such as sleeve bearings, push-pull cables and non-stick rollercovers. Virtually total chemical resistance at temperatures up to 260°C meansPTFE, FEP and PFA can handle the transport of all fluid chemicals and solvents.

Fluoroplasticscan also be used to protect less resistant materials, such as glass, stainlesssteel on stirrers, thermometers, probes and vat heaters. Due to the excellentdielectric and other properties combined, PTFE and FEP find many uniqueapplications in electric and electronic engineering, such as insulation ofminiature components and connections in hot environments.

Inert, non-toxicand bio-compatible properties are sought after by medical device manufacturersfor applications such as intravenous catheters, catheter introducers andangiographic catheters. Fluoropolymers are also ideal for day-to-day applications and everyday uses, from ski bindings to waterproof jackets.