ETFE
Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
ETFE is a modified copolymer of ethylene and tetrafluoroethylene that is often used in applications that demand mechanical toughness with thermal and chemical resistance.
Afton Plastics processes the following grades of ETFE:
General Purpose Grades:
Tefzel™ fluoroplastics grade 200
Tefzel™ fluoroplastics grade 280
Tefzel™ fluoroplastics grade HT-2181
Tefzel™ fluoroplastics grade HT-2183
PRODUCT BENEFITS
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Temperature range: -150°F to +300°F
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Negligible moisture absorption
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High resistance to outdoor weathering
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Chemically inert to most industrial chemicals and solvents
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Exceptional dielectric insulation properties
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Rugged, good abrasive resistance and impact strength
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Compatible with hot air welding equipment
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Radiation and heat sterilization resistant
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
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Pump housings and pipe linings
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Impellers and abrasive slurries
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Fluid handling and chemical processing
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Wet bench equipment
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Oxygen respirator components
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Military / defense equipment and components
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Food processing equipment
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Radomes
AFTON MATERIAL CAPABILITIES
GRADE
MAX SHEET SIZE
SHEET THICKNESS
ROD DIAMETER
CUSTOM CYLINDER
200
280
C88A- 25GF
HT-2181
HT-2183
24” x 24”
24” x 24”
12" x 12"
24” x 24”
24” x 24”
1/8” - 1 ¼”
1/8” - 1”
1/4"
1/8” - 1 ¼”
1/8” - 1 ½”
1/8” - 3/4”
1/8” - 1 7/8”
1/8” - 1 ¾”
Not Offered
1/8” - 1 7/8”
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Tefzel™ is a trademark of The Chemours Company FC, LLC