PFA Grades AP-230 & AP-231SH
Perfluoroalkoxy
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
PFA is a high performance, melt-processible, fluoropolymer that exhibits similar characteristics to PTFE. It performs exceedingly well in extreme thermal and chemical environments.
Afton Plastics processes the following grades of PFA:
General Purpose Grades:
Neoflon™ fluoroplastics grade AP-230
High Purity Grades:
Neoflon™ fluoroplastics grade AP-231SH
PRODUCT BENEFITS
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Temperature range: -320°F to +500°F
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Exceptional dielectric insulation properties
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Negligible moisture absorption
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Low coefficient of friction
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Non-stick surface
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Very low gas permeation and outgassing
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May be welded with hot air welding equipment
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Chemically inert to all industrial chemicals and solvents
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High resistance to outdoor weathering
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Does not support combustion
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Low metals and ion extractables
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
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Pump housings and pipe linings
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Fluid handling or chemical processing equipment
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Wet bench equipment
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Tanks
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Semiconductor wafer carriers
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Hostile environments involving chemical, thermal, and mechanical stress
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Food processing and packing equipment
AFTON MATERIAL CAPABILITIES
GRADE
MAX SHEET SIZE
SHEET THICKNESS
ROD DIAMETER
CUSTOM CYLINDER
AP-230
AP-231SH
24” x 24”
24” x 24”
1/8” - 2 ¾”
1/8” - 2 ¾”
1/8” - 2 ¾” Weld Rod
1/8” - 2 ¾”
Yes
Yes
Neoflon® is a registered trademark of Daikin Industries, LTD.