PTFE Sheet :

PTFE Sheet is made of a high molecular weight fluoropolymer named Polytetrafluoroethylene, commonly referred to as PTFE. PTFE is a fluorocarbon, meaning it consists wholly of carbon and fluorine bonds and it is non-reactive in part because of the strength of the carbon-fluorine bonds. PTFE Sheet material is hydrophobic, and it possesses excellent thermal and electrical insulating properties. It has a high tensile strength. PTFE has one of the lowest coefficients of friction out of any solid.

This material is highly versatile and is often referred to when by brands that use Teflon, a PTFE based formula material that is oftentimes synonymous with non-stick coated cookware. It is preferred by the building and construction industry for its strong non-reactive nature and used to make containers and piping where reactive chemicals may come into contact with pipes. Valves and fittings are commonly made of PTFE sheet. It is also UV resistant.

The high technology sector also uses PTFE and the earliest computers and cables utilized PTFE sheet to insulate wires.

PTFE is available in PTFE sheet, rod, or tube in a variety of sizes and grades. It is also available in films and flexible tubing. It is non-toxic. Polymershapes carries PTFE sheet and other products.

PTFE sheet is available in various sizes and thicknesses ranging from 1 to 150 mm (<6mm will be skived). PTFE sheet is available from stock in standard size 1200x1200 mm, in divers thicknesses. Other sizes available on request.
When static charge needs to be avoided, we recommend an anti-static PTFE sheet. This reduces the static charge and it will be grounded safely. If the PTFE sheet needs to be bonded, we advise one side etched (or two side etched) PTFE sheet. 

PTFE is a low friction fluoropolymer with outstanding chemical and weathering resistance.

Lowest coefficient of any solid

UV stabilized

Has no slip-stick characteristics

Static & dynamic coefficients are equal

3/16" & thicker are virgin grade; all others are mechanical grade

Virgin material meets AMS 3667

Temperature range: -20°F to 500°F

Virgin meets FDA & USDA standards

Key properties of PTFE sheet

• Excellent chemical resistance
• Working temperature -190°C to +260°C
• Greatest resistance to fatigue (Wöhler curve)
• FDA approved + EU10/2011 Food Grade 
• Flame resistant - UL94V0
• No stick
• Low friction
• UV-resistant (does not age)
• Not hygroscopic (water absorption < 0,01%)
• Very good dielectric dielectric insulation properties
Properties of PTFE can be improved by adding additives as carbon, graphite, glass etc.

Applications

Commonly manufactured into gaskets and seals, bushings, slide bearings, insulators, washers, slide plates and chemical linings for use across a broad range of industries.

1/32" x 12" x 12" Mechanical-Grade PTFE Sheet

1/16" x 12" x 12" Mechanical-Grade PTFE Sheet

3/32" x 12" x 12" Mechanical-Grade PTFE Sheet

1/8" x 12" x 12" Mechanical-Grade PTFE Sheet

3/16" x 12" x 12" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

1/4" x 12" x 12" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

5/16" x 12" x 12" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

3/8" x 12" x 12" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

1/2" x 12" x 12" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

5/8" x 12" x 12" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

3/4" x 12" x 12" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

1" x 12" x 12" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

1/32" x 12" x 24" Mechanical-Grade PTFE Sheet

1/16" x 12" x 24" Mechanical-Grade PTFE Sheet

3/32" x 12" x 24" Mechanical-Grade PTFE Sheet

1/8" x 12" x 24" Mechanical-Grade PTFE Sheet

3/16" x 12" x 24" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

1/4" x 12" x 24" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

5/16" x 12" x 24" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

3/8" x 12" x 24" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

1/2" x 12" x 24" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

5/8" x 12" x 24" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

3/4" x 12" x 24" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

1" x 12" x 24" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

1/32" x 24" x 48" Mechanical-Grade PTFE Sheet

1/16" x 24" x 48" Mechanical-Grade PTFE Sheet

3/32" x 24" x 48" Mechanical-Grade PTFE Sheet

1/8" x 24" x 48" Mechanical-Grade PTFE Sheet

3/16" x 24" x 48" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

1/4" x 24" x 48" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

5/16" x 24" x 48" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

3/8" x 24" x 48" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

1/2" x 24" x 48" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

5/8" x 24" x 48" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

3/4" x 24" x 48" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

1" x 24" x 48" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

1/32" x 48" x 48" Mechanical-Grade PTFE Sheet

1/16" x 48" x 48" Mechanical-Grade PTFE Sheet

3/32" x 48" x 48" Mechanical-Grade PTFE Sheet

1/8" x 48" x 48" Mechanical-Grade PTFE Sheet

3/16" x 48" x 48" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

1/4" x 48" x 48" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

5/16" x 48" x 48" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

3/8" x 48" x 48" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

1/2" x 48" x 48" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

5/8" x 48" x 48" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

3/4" x 48" x 48" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

1" x 48" x 48" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

1/32" x 12" x 12" Mechanical-Grade PTFE Sheet

1/16" x 12" x 12" Mechanical-Grade PTFE Sheet

3/32" x 12" x 12" Mechanical-Grade PTFE Sheet

1/8" x 12" x 12" Mechanical-Grade PTFE Sheet

3/16" x 12" x 12" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

1/4" x 12" x 12" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

5/16" x 12" x 12" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

3/8" x 12" x 12" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

1/2" x 12" x 12" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

5/8" x 12" x 12" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

3/4" x 12" x 12" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

1" x 12" x 12" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

1/32" x 12" x 24" Mechanical-Grade PTFE Sheet

1/16" x 12" x 24" Mechanical-Grade PTFE Sheet

3/32" x 12" x 24" Mechanical-Grade PTFE Sheet

1/8" x 12" x 24" Mechanical-Grade PTFE Sheet

3/16" x 12" x 24" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

1/4" x 12" x 24" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

5/16" x 12" x 24" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

3/8" x 12" x 24" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

1/2" x 12" x 24" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

5/8" x 12" x 24" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

3/4" x 12" x 24" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

1" x 12" x 24" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

1/32" x 24" x 48" Mechanical-Grade PTFE Sheet

1/16" x 24" x 48" Mechanical-Grade PTFE Sheet

3/32" x 24" x 48" Mechanical-Grade PTFE Sheet

1/8" x 24" x 48" Mechanical-Grade PTFE Sheet

3/16" x 24" x 48" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

1/4" x 24" x 48" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

5/16" x 24" x 48" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

3/8" x 24" x 48" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

1/2" x 24" x 48" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

5/8" x 24" x 48" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

3/4" x 24" x 48" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

1" x 24" x 48" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

1/32" x 48" x 48" Mechanical-Grade PTFE Sheet

1/16" x 48" x 48" Mechanical-Grade PTFE Sheet

3/32" x 48" x 48" Mechanical-Grade PTFE Sheet

1/8" x 48" x 48" Mechanical-Grade PTFE Sheet

3/16" x 48" x 48" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

1/4" x 48" x 48" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

5/16" x 48" x 48" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

3/8" x 48" x 48" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

1/2" x 48" x 48" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

5/8" x 48" x 48" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

3/4" x 48" x 48" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

1" x 48" x 48" Virgin-Grade PTFE Sheet

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Owing to its low friction, PTFE sheet is used for applications where sliding action of parts is needed such as plain bearings, slide plates, etc. In these applications, it performs significantly better than nylon and acetal and it is comparable to UHMWPE, although not as resistant to wear.  It’s extremely high bulk resistivity makes it an ideal material for fabricating long-life electrets, which are useful devices being the electrostatic analogues of magnets. In optical radiometry, sheets made from PTFE are used for measuring heads in spectroradiometers and broadband radiometers (e.g., luminance meters and UV radiometers) due to its capability to diffuse a transmitting light nearly perfectly.  PTFE sheets have high corrosion resistance and used in laboratory environments as containers for materials such as fluoroantimonic acid.

Commonly manufactured into gaskets and seals, bushings, slide bearings, insulators, washers, slide plates and chemical linings for use across a broad range of industries.

PTFE is the most chemically resistant plastic yet known. Very few chemicals will react with it. Its mechanical strength properties are low compared to other engineering plastics such as nylon, but its properties do remain over a great temperature range. Its working temperatures are exceptional at -240 to +260°C. PTFE has outstanding thermal and electrical insulation properties. And, it is famous for its very low coefficient of friction. It is very difficult to make anything stick to PTFE without specific preparation.