by tefcap2 | 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...
by tefcap2 | Jul 5, 2016 | Uncategorized
With the growing number of uses for PTFE tubes, it is definitely a challenge for manufacturers to cater to the varying demands across industries. Over the past two decades, PTFE tubes have made their way into different consumer, industrial and medical sectors in the...
by tefcap2 | Jun 30, 2016 | Uncategorized
Although many people have heard of fluoropolymers or fluoropolymer coatings, not many know what they are. Some commonly used fluoropolymers include PFA (perfluoroalkoxy) and PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene). Most fluoropolymers are considered as super plastics due to...
by tefcap2 | May 30, 2016 | Uncategorized
Ask anyone what fluoropolymers are, and they wouldn’t be aware. However, replace that with ‘Teflon’, and most people think of the material that keeps food from sticking to pans. What may actually come off as surprising is that Teflon isn’t the only fluoropolymer there...
by tefcap2 | May 27, 2016 | Uncategorized
Perfluoroalkoxy tubing or PFA tubing is a fluoropolymer that is the perfect combination of the pros of FEP and PTFE tubing. PFA tubing allows users to benefit from the qualities of both these fluoropolymers. PFA tubing was initially introduced as an improved version...
