by Chris W | Oct 7, 2016 | heat shrinkable tubing
Take a trip down the street and ask someone if they know what fluoropolymers are. Ignore the look they give you and then ask again if they now what Teflon is. You’ll most probably get an answer this time. Teflon is renowned for being used in frying pans to give them...
by Chris W | Sep 6, 2016 | Uncategorized
PTFE is a synthetic fluoropolymer that is typically opaque or ivory white. It is manufactured through free-radical polymerization of multiple tetrafluoroethene molecules. The exceptional properties of PTFE make it perfect for a number of different applications in...
by Chris W | Sep 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
Fluoropolymers are materials renowned for their exceptional heat resistance and chemically inert capabilities. They are synthetic polymer made from carbon and fluorine molecules and are primarily characterized by their exceptional resistance to bases, acids and a wide...
by Chris W | Aug 5, 2016 | Uncategorized
Polyolefin is a thermoplastic polymer used in many industrial applications including manufacturing of different types of heat shrink tubing. Polyolefin is the material we commonly see as shrink wrap that is used to wrap and protect food and other consumer goods. When...
by Chris W | Jul 30, 2016 | Uncategorized
When it comes to fluoropolymer tubing, there are more than one resin with different make up and slightly different properties. While FEP and PFA are also commonly used for tubing, the most preferred polymer in this regard has always been PTFE or what we generally call...
