PTFERevision 1 — Published
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Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE / Bronze Filled BFT) Technical Reference Data Sheet
Universal chemical resistant fluoropolymer with low friction. Includes Bronze Filled Hard and Soft Strip grades.
Continuous Operating Temperature Window:
Minimum: -200°CMaximum: 260°C
Resistant To / Recommended Media
Chemical media and fluids compatible under typical operating conditions:
- ✓Universal resistance across virtually all industrial chemicals, solvents, acids, and fuels
Not Recommended / Incompatible Media
Aggressive fluids or environmental factors leading to accelerated swelling or degradation:
- ✕Molten alkali metals
- ✕Elemental fluorine gas at pressure
Key Engineering Advantages
- •Extremes from cryogenic -200°C to +260°C
- •Self-lubricating low friction coefficient
- •Enhanced rigidity in bronze grades
Operational Limitations
- •Inelastic; requires mechanical energizer or precise gland fit
Product Families Manufactured in PTFE
Engineering Reference Disclaimer
The technical data herein is compiled directly from Classic Rubber Products official catalogs and laboratory evaluations. Polymer performance is influenced by multiple interacting operational variables such as fluid pressure, seal gland compression, cycle frequency, and surface finish. Classic Rubber Products recommends testing prototypes under actual working conditions prior to full-scale deployment.