Intro
PFA
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FEP
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PVDF
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PTFE
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Index
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Technical
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ETFE
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Parker Hannifin Corporation
| Parflex
®
Division, TexLoc | Fort Worth, Tx |
www.texloc.com
For detailed ordering information, please consult price list or contact Parker Texloc.
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PFA (Perfluoroalkoxy)
Working Temperature: 500°F (260°C)
Color: Clear with light blue or tint
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High purity resins available
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Low permeation resins available
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Use when you need the temperature range of PTFE
and the clarity of FEP
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Exceptional heat resistance
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Self extinguishing
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Nonwetting
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Good flexlife
High Purity PFA (Perfluoroalkoxy)
Working Temperature: 500°F (260°C)
Color: Clear with light blue or tint
See characteristics of PFA with these additional features:
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Lowest level of extractables
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Highest molecular weight available
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Withstands corrosive surfactants for longer periods
of time
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Higher flow
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Higher purity
FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene)
Working Temperature: 400°F (204°C)
Color: Clear
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Excellent chemical resistance
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Nonwetting
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Weldable
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Tubes can be sealed by melting
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Long continuous lengths
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Low refractive index
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Improved clarity over PFA
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Lower cost alternative to PFA
Property Quick Reference
PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene)
Working Temperature: 500°F (260°C)
Color: Opaque to translucent
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Chemically inert
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Lowest coefficient of friction
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Superior dielectric strength
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Exceptional heat resistance
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Self extinguishing
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Nonwetting
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Excellent flexlife
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Laser markable
PVDF (Polyvinylidene Fluoride)
Working Temperature: 265°F (130°C)
Color: Varies
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Very good chemical resistance
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Excellent resistance to creep and fatigue
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UV Resistant
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Weldable
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Exceptional corrosion resistance for chlorine,
fluorine, or bromine environments
ETFE (Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene)
Working Temperature: 302°F (150°C)
Color: Clear
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Best abrasion resistance
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Chemically inert
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Excellent tear resistance
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Low permeability
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Superior impact strength to PTFE
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Excellent for cryognic applications