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Coils of PTFE tubingPTFE is the classic, original, and gold standard of fluoropolymer tubing. PTFE was the "miracle" fluoropolymer invented in the 1940's by DuPont - a product originally without a market and hard to process. Most other materials continue to use PTFE as a reference for chemical resistance.

The unique properties of PTFE tubing cover an impressive range. These include high use temperature compared to other polymers, almost universal chemical resistance, excellent electrical properties at high voltage and high signal frequencies, non-stick characteristics, usefulness under extreme low temperatures (cryogenic conditions), and UV resistance. However, mechanical strength and wear resistance are not criteria for which PTFE is recommended, which is one reason for the development of FEP tubing, PFA tubing and ETFE tubing.

PTFE tubing's high viscosity in the gel state (it does not truly melt) prevents it from being processed conventionally in extruders or injection molding. PTFE tubing is therefore dry molded or extruded in hydraulic extruders with (paste extrusion) or without (ram extrusion) lubricants. Paste extrusion of PTFE yields flexible tubing. However, it occurs in a batch process and thus long continuous lengths are limited to the batch size, unlike the melt-processible fluoropolymers FEP, PFA and ETFE.

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Monofilament fiber is used in braiding applications for general industry where weaved products are produced to provide non-stick, high temperature surfaces. Here at Fluorotherm, we can produce PTFE monofilament fiber to meet your specific needs and they are backed by our high standards of top quality.

Monofilament is also commonly used in the automotive and aerospace markets. Woven products made from fiber are used for braided sleeves over pipes, hoses and bundled wire, in order to protect them from chemical attack or abrasive environments. Fabrics, belts and brushes that need the properties of PTFE, find uses in a broad class of industry, including medical.

Currently, Fluorotherm supplies monofilament fibers in PTFE only, in natural or custom colors. Expansion to other materials such as FEP, PFA, ETFE and PEEK is planned for the near future as they are currently under development to better serve our customers.

To speak with a Flurotherm representative about a custom or standard monofilament fiber product order, please contact us today by calling 1-877-777-2629. No matter the size of the request, we are more than happy to provide you with a free and affordable quote!

Where necessary, Fluorotherm works under an NDA in order to protect proprietary technologies for all involved parties. Our core strength in fluoropolymers and other high performance polymers provides a strong platform for both new designs and those that need improvement or enhancement.

Most fabricated products are based on tubing, however, our capabilities includes working with other profiles, making us a versatile supplier of fabricated products. Some applications require product specification assistance from Fluorotherm and may be co-designed with the customer to satisfy specific requirements.

Fluorotherm fabricated products include a large family of offerings that are made to prints specified by the customer. These may include the following operations:

Fluorotherm is proud to offer both immersion and shell and tube categories of fluoropolymer heat exchangers. Each category contains many custom designs that can be fitted to virtually any environment. Whether you're in need of a heat exchanger for space heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, chemical plants, petroleum refineries, or the processing of natural gas, Fluorotherm's heat exchangers can meet your needs. Our heat exchanger designs reflect the highest level of innovation and ingenuity to ensure uniform heat exchanges and exceptional ease of use, and our team of expert engineers are further equipped with the skills and insight to provide customized heat exchanger solutions to meet your specific needs. Customers will also find that our heat exchangers provide lower cost of use and better operational efficiency as compared to heat exchangers from other manufacturers. We also rely on the highest grades of fluoropolymer tubing. With over 40 years of expertise in the design of fluoropolymer heat exchangers, we'll be proud to serve your application.