What is PTFE Rod?

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) rods are made with a soft fluoropolymer that remains stable at temperatures up to 500°F. These rods are a high molecular weight polymer with excellent electrical insulation properties. They are nontoxic and often used in the food industry.

What is virgin PTFE material?

Virgin grade PTFE is 100% pure material directly from the resin producer that has never been processed into a shape. Virgin PTFE has the highest physical and electrical insulation properties and the whitest color compared to mechanical grade. In compounded formulations, Virgin PTFE is used almost exclusively.

What kind of plastic is PTFE?

PTFE is a thermoplastic polymer, which is a white solid at room temperature, with a density of about 2200 kg/m3 and a melting point of 600 K (327 °C; 620 °F).

What is pure PTFE?

Virgin PTFE is made from pure PTFE resin with no added recycled material. Virgin PTFE is extremely chemical resistant, serves as an electrical insulator, and retains flexibility in low temperatures. Virgin PTFE is FDA approved and is often used in food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic applications.

How strong is PTFE?

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Material Properties

Property	Metric	English
Yield Strength	1.97e7 – 2.17e7	2.86 – 3.15
Tensile Strength	2.07e7 – 3.45e7	5-Mar
Elongation	2.0 – 4.0	200 – 400
Hardness (Vickers)	5.79e7 – 7e6	5.9 – 6.5

What type of material is PTFE?

fluoropolymer
PTFE (polytetrefluoroethylene) is a soft, low friction fluoropolymer with outstanding chemical resistance and weathering resistance. PTFE is stable at temperatures up to 500oF and it is often used in high temperature environments. PTFE also has excellent electrical insulating properties.

What is the hardness of PTFE?

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Material Properties

Property	Metric	English
Elongation	2.0 – 4.0	200 – 400
Hardness (Vickers)	5.79e7 – 7e6	5.9 – 6.5
Impact Strength (notched)	1.5e4 – 1.7e4	7.14 – 8.09
Fracture Toughness	1.32e6 – 1.8e6	1.2 – 1.64

What is the operating temperature of PTFE?

-400 to +550°F
The other interesting feature of PTFE is that while it has an operating temperature range of -400 to +550°F, it actual starts to transition at around 78°F. This means that the material is “moving” with thermal changes, which is known as cold flow.