-## **Teflon (PTFE) Parts Description**
**Overview:**Teflon (PTFE) parts are **custom-engineered components** manufactured from **polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)**, a high-performance fluoropolymer renowned for its **outstanding chemical resistance, thermal stability, low friction, and excellent electrical insulation**. These parts are widely used in industries that demand **durable, non-reactive, and high-precision solutions**.
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### **Key Features & Properties**
* **Material:** Virgin PTFE, Reprocessed PTFE, or Filled PTFE (glass, carbon, graphite, bronze).* **Chemical Resistance:** Inert to almost all acids, bases, and solvents.* **Thermal Resistance:** Continuous service temperature from **–200°C to +260°C**.* **Low Friction:** Self-lubricating, non-stick surface.* **Electrical Insulation:** Excellent dielectric properties.* **Non-Toxic:** Safe for food, pharmaceutical, and medical use.* **Machinability:** Easily molded or machined into custom shapes.* **Weather Resistance:** Unaffected by UV, moisture, and aging.
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### **Common PTFE Parts**
* **Seals & Gaskets:** For chemical, petrochemical, and food industries.* **Valve Seats & Bushings:** Low-friction, long-life components.* **Washers & Spacers:** Electrical and mechanical insulation.* **Bearings & Slide Plates:** Wear-resistant, self-lubricating applications.* **Insulation Components:** For electrical, electronic, and high-temperature uses.* **Lining & Coatings:** Corrosion protection for tanks, pipes, and chutes.
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### **Applications**
* **Chemical Processing:** Resistant components for corrosive environments.* **Pharmaceutical & Food Industry:** FDA-approved, hygienic, and non-contaminating parts.* **Electronics & Electrical:** High dielectric strength insulators and spacers.* **Automotive & Aerospace:** Lightweight, high-performance, and durable solutions.* **General Engineering:** Custom wear pads, bushings, and machine parts.
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### **Availability**
* **Standard & Custom Sizes:** Available as per drawing or design.* **Grades:** Virgin PTFE, Filled PTFE (glass, carbon, graphite, bronze).* **Manufacturing Methods:** Skived, molded, machined, or CNC precision finished.