7 Types of Fluoropolymers

Types of 7 Fluoropolymer Tubing Fluorotherm #1 #2 PTFE Tubing FEP Tubing Pros: Can withstand higher temperatures than other polymers (500 F), resists all chemicals, is UV resistant, and has the lowest coefficient of friction L Pros: Offers 30% greater working pressure, provides a stiffer build, can withstand colder temperatures, and can be manufactured in longer lengths than PTFE Cons: Somewhat weak, wears easily, and has limited length Cons: Isn't known for its durability or chemical resistance Uses: Medical devices, electrical wire insulators, cryogenic uses Uses: Electrical insulation, food contact applications, cabling #3 # 4 PFA Tubing ETFE Tubing Pros: More resistant to abrasion and Pros: Higher working pressures than FEP and PTFE, can be handled live, maintains greater longevity, and is 10 x more flexible than FEP tubing pressure, maintains high tensile strength Cons: Less chemically resistant with maximum temperature use at 300 Fahrenheit Cons: More expensive than PTFE and FEP Uses: Pharmaceutical, environmental, laboratory, and semiconductor applications Uses: Aerospace, architectural, chemical and electrical applications #5 #6 PVDF Tubing H2 Tubing Pros: Available as both flexible and rigid tubing, has high abrasion and wear resistance, and is high in purity Pros: Superior mechanical properties, a non- stick surface, and nearly 3 times more thermal conductivity Cons: Maintains a lower temperature limit (250 F) than other polymers Cons: Its quality of performance can depend on the type of application it's used for Uses: Fiber optics, aerospace, pharmacy, heat transfers, automotive and medical applications Uses: Dust accumulation prevention, transportation of hot fluids, particle control #7 FLUOROTHERM Heat Shrink Tubing Pros:Protects metal and other objects against corrosion, chemicals, moisture, and impact. Learn more about each of these 7 types of cost-effective fluoropolymer tubing by visiting us at Fluorotherm.com Cons: Used exclusively for protection of existing objects, not as stand alone tubing Uses: Covers and protects electrical components, heat exchangers, hydraulic couplings, and temperature probes