PTFE Fiber

PTFE Fiber offers outstanding chemical resistance, low friction, and excellent thermal stability in a flexible filament form. It maintains mechanical integrity in extreme environments, making it ideal for chemical processing, filtration, and high-performance textiles. Industries use PTFE fiber for woven filter fabrics, chemical-resistant sewing threads, and reinforcement in composite laminates. Specific applications include filtration media for aggressive solvents, stitching in heat-sealed chemical suits, and low-friction reinforcement in expansion joints. In research, PTFE fibers support studies into high-performance filtration efficiency, surface functionalization for improved bonding, and textile composites for aerospace thermal management. Its adaptability, combined with unique surface and chemical properties, ensures its role in cutting-edge materials engineering and industrial applications.

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Tolerances

Fiber

Filament Diameter		±25%
Number Of Yarns		±10%
Number Of Filaments		±10%
Tex Number		±10%
Length		+5% / -1%

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
Halogenated Hydrocarbons	Good
Halogens	Good
Ketones	Good

Mechanical Properties

Element	Value
Coefficient of friction	0.05-0.2
Hardness - Rockwell	D50-55 - Shore
Poisson's ratio	0.46
Elongation at break( % )	400
Tensile modulus( GPa )	0.3-0.8
Izod impact strength( J m⁻¹ )	160
Tensile strength( MPa )	Oct-40

Electrical Properties

Element	Value
Dielectric constant @1MHz	2-2.1
Dissipation factor @ 1MHz	0.0003-0.0007
Dielectric strength( kV mm⁻¹ )	50-170
Surface resistivity( Ohm/sq )	10¹⁷
Volume resistivity( Ohmcm )	10¹⁸-10¹⁹

Physical Properties

Element	Value
Flammability	V0
Radiation resistance	Poor
Refractive index	1.38
Resistance to Ultra-violet	Excellent
Limiting oxygen index( % )	95
Water absorption - over 24 hours( % )	0.01
Density( gcm⁻³ )	2.2

Thermal Properties

Element	Value
Heat-deflection temperature - 0.45MPa( C )	120
Heat-deflection temperature - 1.8MPa( C )	54
Lower working temperature( C )	-260
Upper working temperature( C )	180-260
Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ )	1000
Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ )	0.25@23°C
Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ )	100-160