PTFE Polytetrafluoroethylene Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is an high molecular weight fluoropolymer derived from tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) synthesis developed and patented by Du Pont de Nemours in 1938. PTFE was discovered by serendipity during research on refrigerants and since the beginning appeared to be very interesting, this waxy white powder could not be dissolved in any known acid, solvent or base and did not flow at melting temperature. The importance and breakthrough properties of PTFE which would have shaped the future of industrialization were immediately recognized by the US scientists that were looking for materials for gaskets and sealings to handle aggressive chemical components. For this reason the discovery of PTFE was not disclosed until the end of World Word II and the industrial production started only in 1950. With the discovery of PTFE began the era of fluoropolymers. PTFE can be transformed using several different techniques such as ram extrusion, compression molding, paste extrusion and isostatic molding. Thanks to its unique mix of properties, PTFE has had an increasing success in the most diverse industrial applications where represents a solution to high-end technological challenges. Fluorseals’ portfolio includes Virgin, Modified and Filled Compounds products marketed through the trade name fluteck™ P, which identifies the PTFE business line. PTFE Virgin PTFE PTFE Modified PTFE PTFE PTFE Compounds FLON GASKETS S.R.L. – 24060 Sovere (BG) Italy – Via delle Industrie 7 – Phone +39 035 827119 – Fax +39 035 827243 – VAT n° IT03811300163 We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Ok OkCookie policy

LABORATORY All the tests concerning density, mechanical characteristics, hardness and dimensional tests are carried out internally in compliance with International Standard Test Methods ASTM, DIN, AMS, BS. We perform among others the following tests: Specific Gravity Tensile Tests, Elongation, Hardness Microscope profile measurements Electronic Measurements tools All the companies of the our group have a fully equipped laboratory. These allow to cover all the steps of the production process guaranteeing full traceability and consistency from the powder, to the semi-finished and the machined parts. FLON GASKETS S.R.L. – 24060 Sovere (BG) Italy – Via delle Industrie 7 – Phone +39 035 827119 – Fax +39 035 827243 – VAT n° IT03811300163 We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Ok OkCookie policy