Fluoropolymers
Fluoropolymers are widely used in automotives, aerospace, semiconductors, electronics and common household appliances because of their unique non-adhesive and low friction properties as well as their superior heat, chemical and weather resistance and superior electrical properties compared with the other polymers.
DESCRIPTION
Fluoropolymers designed to stand the most extreme and unique conditions
Automotive fuel tubes, roofing membranes, semiconductor or wires have in common to endure the most extreme operating conditions. From chemical resistance or harsh outdoor exposure, these parts are expected to stand a broad scope of aggression, while ensuring heat stability or good electrical properties.
To meet these demanding and various expectations, DAIKIN has developed two exhaustive range of Fluoropolymers:
- POLYFLON Series, a variety of high-performance PTFE. Available in fine powder, molding powder or dispersion used for tubes, membranes, etc.
- NEOFLON Series, a complete array of melt-processable fluoropolymers such as FEP, PFA, ETFE, PCTFE, suitable for pipe, sealant, roofing, etc.
Fluoropolymer Selection guide
This comprehensive selection of fluoropolymers allows engineers to design and develop parts meeting their unique specification. Thanks to a full number of grades available, it enables part producers to dial-in the most appropriated melt flow index, particle size, melting point, strength, flex life, or other polymer properties such as
This vast range of high-performance fluoropolymers was also engineered to meet the most diverse processing methods.
Chemical plants and semiconductors productions require a low to zero maintenance and high purity in the manufacturing. Thanks to their low friction properties, DAIKIN fluoropolymers represent an adequate answer to processing challenges. Because each project specification is unique, DAIKIN Technical Expert supports engineers in selecting the right material and save development time.
Selection Guide
| ●: Recommend | PTFE | PFA | FEP | ETFE | EFEP | CPT | PCTFE | VT (under development) |
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| Chemical field | Chemical resistance + Heat resistance |
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| Chemical resistance + Mechanical property |
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| Electronics field | Electrical property | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||
| Electrical property + mechanical property |
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| Industry field | Low friction | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||||
| Low expansion coefficient | ● | ||||||||
| Other fields | Weatherability | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Flame retardancy | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |
| Optical transparency | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||
GRADES & FEATURES
POLYFLON PTFE
| Type | Main applications | Molding Process | FEATURES |
|---|---|---|---|
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POLYFLON PTFE |
Thin skived film for electronic parts Laboratory equipment Gaskets, Diaphragms, O-rings Slide bearings, V-rings, Pump parts Seals, sheet lining, Mold release films Filled compounds, Bellows, Impellers, Containers, High purity bags. |
General Compression molding | Best thermal, electrical, and chemical properties of all fluoropolymers |
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POLYFLON PTFE |
Sintered and unsintered tapes, thread seal tapes, expanded gaskets, tubing, convoluted tubing, heat shrinkable tubing, profile extrusion, wire insulation, coaxial wire insulation, fibers, filtration membrane, and apparel membrane. | Paste Extrusion molding | Most easily fibrillized under high shear |
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POLYFLON PTFE |
Impregnating yarns, packing materials, glass cloth and other media, binder for batteries, release coatings for cookware and industrial applications, circuit board laminates, belting, filter bags and media and flexible ductwork. | Impregnation, Coating, Rolling by mixing with active material | Aqueous dispersion Most easily fibrillized under high shear |
NEOFLON
| Type | Main applications | Molding Process | FEATURES |
|---|---|---|---|
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NEOFLON PFA |
Parts for semiconductors (Tube and fitting) Wire Coating | Injection molding Extrusion molding |
Melt processable Possesses the same properties as PTFE |
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NEOFLON FEP |
Wire & Cable | Injection molding Extrusion molding |
Melt processable Excellent in chemical resistance and electrical properties same as PTFE and PFA |
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NEOFLON ETFE |
Wire & Cable Release Film Roofing Material |
Injection molding Extrusion molding |
Melt processable Superior in mechanical properties (tensile strength and tear strength) |
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NEOFLON EFEP |
Fuel tube for automotive | Injection molding Extrusion molding |
Melt processable Adheres to other materials Excellent in transparency and processability |
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NEOFLON CPT |
Semiconductors Tubes and sheets Multi-layer tubes Fuel tube for automotive |
Extrusion molding | Melt processable low permeability to various chemical agents Suitable for co-extrusion |
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NEOFLON PCTFE |
Moisture Proof Film | Compression molding Extrusion molding |
Melt processable Superior moisture barrier Superior mechanical properties |
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NEOFLON VT |
Sealant application at high temperature film for capacitor tubes, pipes, wire coating, films, binder for battery |
Injection molding Extrusion molding |
Thermal stability at high and low temperature and low dielectric loss tangent. |
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