Physical Properties of TEFLON® and Other Fluoropolymer Coatings
TEFLON® and Other Fluoropolymer Coatings
| COATING MATERIAL | CHIEF USES | OPERATING TEMP. MAX | NORMAL COATING THICKNESS | COATING TOLERANCES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEFLON® (TFE)* | Anti-Stick | 600°F | 1 mil (.001") (.5 mil/coat) | ± .0005" |
| TEFLON®* (FEP) | Release Insulation Anti-Corrosion Anti-Icing | 425°F | 3.4 mils (.3 mil/coat) | ± .0005" |
| TEFLON®* (PFA) | Low Friction Insulation, Anti-Corrosion Chem-Resistant | 500°F | 4.6mils (1.5 mil/coat) | ± .0005" |
| Conductive TEFLON® (TFE)* | TEFLON® To Help Drain Static Charge | 600°F | 1 mil (.001") (.5 mil/coat) | ± .0005" |
| TEFLON®-S* #400 | Low Friction, Anti-Stick | 325°F | 2 mil (1 mil/coat) | ± .0005" |
| TEFLON®-S* #550 | Hard TEFLON® For Abrasion Resistance | 450°F | 1.5 mils (.7 mil/coat) | ±.0005" |
| Durafilm TEFLON®* | Durable Wear Resistance Release | 425°F | 1 mil (.5 mil/coat) | ±.0002" |
| TEFLON® (UF)* | Rubber "O" Ring Lubrication | As Allowed By Rubber | .3 mil (1 coat) | ±.002" |
| TEFLON®* SFDA | Food Contact Cookware Covers | 425°F | 1.5 mils (.7 mils/coat) | ±.0005" |
| Durafilm Fluoro-Carbon "A" | Low Temp Cure | 450°F | 1.5 mil (.7 mil/coat) | ±.0005" |
| DYKOR* | Anti-Corrosion, Chem Resistant | 450°F | 12-15 mils (3 mils/coat) | ±.001" |
| VICTREX®* PEEK™* | Superior Combination, Lubrication & Abrasion | 600°F | 1-20 mils | ±.001" |
| COATING MATERIAL | NORMAL DIELECTRIC STRENGTH | BAKING TEMP | OTHER USEFUL CHARACTERISTICS | COLORS | TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEFLON® (TFE)* | 450 v/mil | 750°F | Lubricity Inertness | Various Colors | Sintered |
| TEFLON®* (FEP) | 1000 v/mil | 700°F | Low Temp Operation -325°F, FDA/Chem Resistant | Green, Gray | Thermo-Plastic |
| TEFLON®* (PFA) | 2000 v/mil | 700°F | Curable and Abrasion Resistant | Green, Black | Thermo-Plastic |
| Conductive TEFLON® (TFE)* | Conductor | 750°F | Conductor | Black | — |
| TEFLON®-S* #400 | 1500 v/mil | 450°F | Ice Release, Ice Temp Cure | Green, Black | Thermo-Set |
| TEFLON®-S* #550 | 1500 v/mil | 650°F | For Difficult Potting Molds, Saw Blades | Black | Thermo-Set |
| Durafilm TEFLON®* | 1000 v/mil | 700°F | For Difficult Epoxy Or Urethane Molding | Green, Black | Thermo-Plastic |
| TEFLON® (UF)* | — | As Allowed By Number | Insulation On Ferrite Cores | Green | Thermo-Set |
| TEFLON®* SFDA | 1500 v/mil | 650°F | Processing, Equipment, Wear Resistant | Black | Thermo-Set |
| Durafilm Fluoro-Carbon "A" | — | 300°F 1hr 400°F 1/2hr |
— | Black | Thermo-Set |
| DYKOR* | 1280 v/mil | 500°F | Durable And Abrasion Resistant | Yellow, Blue, Golden Brown | Thermo-Plastic |
| VICTREX®* PEEK™* | 1000 v/mil | 750°F | Additives To Maximize Desirable Properties | Any Color | Thermo-Set |
1. American Durafilm Co. is also a qualified applicator for Xylan* and Ermralon* products.
2. We offer 40 years experience in solving your research and development problems.
3. Temperature is listed in degrees Fahrenheit.
4. *Indicates registered trademark.
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