## **Teflon (PTFE) Rods Description**
**Overview:**Teflon rods, made from **PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene)**, are high-performance engineering plastics known for their **exceptional chemical resistance, wide temperature tolerance, non-stick surface, and excellent electrical insulation properties**. They are widely used across industries for sealing, insulation, and anti-friction applications.
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### **Key Features & Properties**
* **Chemical Resistance:** Inert to almost all solvents, acids, and alkalis.* **Temperature Range:** Operates continuously from **–200°C to +260°C**.* **Low Friction:** One of the lowest coefficients of friction among solid materials.* **Non-Stick Surface:** Prevents material buildup and sticking.* **Electrical Insulation:** Excellent dielectric strength for electrical and electronic use.* **Weather & UV Resistant:** Suitable for outdoor and harsh conditions.* **Non-Toxic & FDA Approved Grades:** Safe for food, pharma, and medical applications.
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### **Types of PTFE Rods**
* **Extruded PTFE Rods:** For smaller diameters (typically below 100 mm).* **Molded PTFE Rods:** For larger diameters and heavy-duty applications.* **Filled PTFE Rods:** Reinforced with glass fiber, graphite, bronze, or carbon to enhance wear resistance, conductivity, or strength.
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### **Applications**
* Seals, gaskets, washers, and insulators.* Bearings, bushings, and slide supports.* Electrical insulation components.* Food processing and pharmaceutical machinery.* Chemical industry parts exposed to corrosive environments.* Aerospace and automotive precision parts.
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### **Sizes & Availability**
* **Diameter Range:** 5 mm to 300+ mm.* **Length:** Standard rods in 300 mm, 600 mm, or 1000 mm (custom lengths available).* **Colors:** Standard **white**, with filled grades in **black, grey, or brown**.