PCTFE Rod

PCTFE Rods are a range of specialty products available in 112 variations, with varying diameters, lengths and finishes. They offer outstanding chemical resistance, high mechanical strength, low friction and electrical insulating properties. These versatile thermoplastic fluoropolymer rods suit demanding applications where resistance to solvents, acids, and bases is critical, such as semiconductor wafer handling, mechanical bushings and chemical process equipment components. PCTFE's unique properties make it an ideal choice for projects requiring exceptional performance under harsh conditions.

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1000114532

1.6mm

10mm

1000114539

1.6mm

20mm

1000114544

1.6mm

30mm

1000114596

3.2mm

10mm

$145.81each
5+ for $118.11ea
10+ for $107.90ea

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$146.56each
5+ for $118.71ea
10+ for $108.45ea

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$147.24each
5+ for $119.26ea
10+ for $108.96ea

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$147.82each
5+ for $119.73ea
10+ for $109.38ea

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Tolerances

Rod

Diameter		+20% / -10%

Material Properties for Polymers

Chemical Resistance

Element	Value
Acids - concentrated	Good
Acids - dilute	Good
Alcohols	Good
Alkalis	Good
Aromatic hydrocarbons	Good
Greases and Oils	Good
Halogens	Good
Ketones	Good

Electrical Properties

Element	Value
Dielectric constant @1MHz	2.24-2.8
Dissipation factor @ 1kHz	0.023-0.027
Dissipation factor @ 1MHz	0.01
Dielectric strength( kV mm⁻¹ )	14
Surface resistivity( Ohm/sq )	10¹⁵
Volume resistivity( Ohmcm )	10¹⁶

Physical Properties

Element	Value
Flammability	V-0
Refractive index	1.435
Water absorption( % )	0.01
Density( gcm⁻³ )	2.1-2.14

Mechanical Properties

Element	Value
Hardness - Rockwell	D75-90 - Shore
Hardness - Rockwell	D75-90 - Shore -
Hardness - Rockwell	R75-112 - V-0
Hardness - Rockwell	R75-112
Elongation at break( % )	80-250
Tensile modulus( GPa )	1.3-1.8
Izod impact strength( J m⁻¹ )	267
Tensile strength( MPa )	31-41

Thermal Properties

Element	Value
Heat-deflection temperature - 0.45MPa( C )	126
Lower working temperature( C )	-240
Upper working temperature( C )	120-149
Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ )	900
Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ )	0.13
Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ )	70