Features and Benefits
The unique properties of Teflon™ and Tefzel™ films make them useful for many diverse applications. These transparent, thermoplastic films can be heat-sealed, die-stamped, oriented, thermoformed, vacuum formed, heat bonded, welded, metalized, and laminated with many other materials like elastomers and plastics. They can also be used as hot-melt adhesives.
These non-wetting, non-charring films have no electrical tracking and offer:
- Chemical compatibility, inertness, and solvent-resistance to nearly all chemicals
- Superior anti-stick and low frictional properties with high resistance to impact and tearing
- Useful physical properties at cryogenic temperatures
- Long-term weather resistance, including a high transmittance of ultraviolet radiation and other radiation (except for far infrared [FIR])
These films come in a variety of gauges and surface treatments.
Applications
Teflon™ and Tefzel™ films can be used for various applications, including:
- Composite part mold release
- Anti-corrosive linings
- Nonstick roll covers
- Rupture disks
- High-frequency microwave circuitry
- Pharmaceutical cap liners
- Sterile packaging
- Cable insulation
- Photovoltaic cell glazing
- Anti-graffiti coverings
- Erasable surface coverings
- Fuel hose permeation barriers
- Hot-melt adhesives
