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AKU®-FLON FEP CIRCULAR BARS or FULL BARS in FEP untempered 

Compared to pure PTFE, FEP (perfluoroethylene propylene copolymer) has a lower melt viscosity, higher impact strength, lower strength and rigidity, lower continuous service temperature, but comparable chemical and weathering resistance, flammability and comparable electrical properties and is weldable.

The following dimensions are tool dimensions, i.e. the semi-finished product dimensions are smaller by the material-specific shrinkage of 1.2 %.

FEP (fluoroethylene propylene) rods are high-quality plastic rods made from the polymer fluoroethylene propylene.

They are characterized by their exceptional heat resistance, chemical resistance and non-stick properties.

FEP rods are particularly suitable for applications that require extreme temperatures and aggressive chemicals, such as in the chemical industry, food processing and electrical engineering.

Thanks to their outstanding properties, FEP rods offer a reliable and durable solution for demanding applications in various industries.

Rods made from DuPont™ Teflon® FEP 9302

*) Weight = theoretical weight, calculated at actual weight!

**) Bars have ovality due to horizontal pressing process!

All product designations with ®=reg. Product names are the property of the respective manufacturer


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 has some unique properties. 

Properties of FEP:

  • Temperature Resistance:
    FEP is characterized by high temperature resistance and can withstand temperatures of approximately 200°C without its structural properties changing.

  • 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 is transparent and maintains its clarity across a wide temperature range. This property makes it attractive for optical applications.

  • Electrical Insulation:
    FEP exhibits excellent dielectric properties and is frequently used in the electrical industry for the production of cable sheathing, insulators, and other electrical components.

  • Low Friction:
    FEP has low friction, which results 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 for flexible tubing and catheters.

Applications of FEP:

FEP is used in a wide range of applications, including

  • Chemical Industry:
    Piping, valves, pumps, and containers due to its chemical resistance.

  • Electronics:
    Cable sheathing, insulators, connectors, and other electronic components.

  • Medical Technology:
    Flexible tubing, catheters, and other biocompatible applications.

  • Optics:
    Lenses, coatings, and other optical components due to its transparency.

  • 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.

 
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