AKU®-FLON FEP WELDING WIRE / WELDING ADDITIVES

Discover our high-quality FEP welding rod for reliable and durable connections.
Our FEP / fluorinated ethylene propylene type welding rods are a special mix of tetrafluoroethylene and hexafluoropropylene. Weather-resistant and radiation-resistant, electrically insulating and offers resistance to chemicals and acidsideal for demanding applications.

Find out more about our versatile solutions for safe and efficient welding work.

Products available in the following dimensions:


Abstandshalter	nicht lagernd, Mindestmenge auf Anfrage	not in stock, minimum quantity on request
Abstandshalter	Lagerware ab Werk, Zwischenverkauf vorbehalten MBM auf Anfrage	Stock items ex works, subject to prior sale MQ on request


Bezeichnung	Form	Farben	Länge mm	Ø/Dim. mm
FEP	Runddraht	natur	48m (1kg) /Bund	Ø3,5

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Perfluoroethylene propylene copolymer

FEP is a fluorinated thermoplastic produced by the copolymerization of tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) and hexafluoropropylene (HFP).
FEP belongs to the fluoropolymer family and exhibits several unique properties.

Properties of FEP:

Temperature resistance:
FEP is characterized by high temperature resistance and can withstand temperatures of approximately 200°C without changes to its structural properties.
Chemical resistance:
FEP is extremely chemical-resistant and inert to a wide range of chemicals, including acids, bases, and solvents. This property makes it ideal for applications in the chemical industry.
Transparency: FEP film is transparent to slightly translucent in thin layers (< 1 mm). With greater wall thicknesses (sheets from 2–3 mm), FEP appears milky and cloudy. FEP is therefore only suitable to a limited extent for optically clear applications.
Electrical insulation:
FEP exhibits excellent dielectric properties and is frequently used in the electrical industry for the production of cable jacketing, insulators, and other electrical components.
Low friction:
FEP has low friction, resulting in good sliding properties. This makes it useful in applications with low frictional resistance.
Biocompatibility:
FEP is biocompatible and is used in medical applications, such as flexible tubing and catheters.

Applications of FEP:

FEP is used in a wide range of applications, including

Chemical industry:
Pipelines, valves, pumps, and containers due to its chemical resistance.
Electronics:
Cable jacketing, insulators, connectors, and other electronic components.
Medical technology:
Flexible tubing, catheters, and other biocompatible applications.
Food industry:
Coatings for cookware, conveyor belts, and other applications where non-stick properties are required.

FEP is widely used in various industries due to its unique combination of properties, especially when high temperature resistance, chemical resistance and electrical insulation are required.