PTFE Virgin Grade Sheet, Poltytetrafluoroethylene, (PTFE), Skived Sheet, recognized as the first fluorocarbon material in the world and referred to as PTFE or TFE, it is the most chemically resistant plastic known. It has a working temperature range of minus 400°F to 500°F, excellent thermal and electrical insulation properties and a low coefficient of friction.

With a non-stick surface, very few materials will adhere to it (See - Chemical Etching link below) and those that stick can easily be peeled or rubbed off. PTFE's mechanical properties are lower than other engineering plastics, but that can be improved by adding fillers such as glass fiber, carbon, graphite, molybdenum disulfide and bronze.

Common applications include, food processing, electrical parts, insulators, medical components, seals, bearings and high heat situations.

Note: Mechanical grade PTFE sheet is made from reprocessed PTFE resin and is less expensive than "Virgin grade" sheet, which is made from unreprocessed PTFE resin. Modern Plastics offers both grades.

Other attributes of PTFE Mechanical Grade Sheet products include:

• Temperature range of -400°F to 500°F
• Low coefficient of friction
• Easy to machine
• Excellent thermal and electrical insulation properties
• Many filler options available

Available Fills: Glass, Carbon, Graphite, Calcium, Ceramic, Bronze, Moly-Disulphide and Colors.