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April 2024

PTFE is extremely resistant to the elements. Unlike other plastic’s UV resistance that can become brittle and crack when exposed to UV radiation, PTFE remains flexible and durable making it ideal for many applications, such as protecting exterior components from rain, snow, dirt, and other environmental conditions.

July 2023

In the Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining process, production equipment and tools are moved according to pre-programmed computer software. The procedure can be used to operate a variety of complicated machinery, including mills, CNC routers, lathes, and grinders.

What are the advantages and applications of CNC Turning and Milling?

May 2023

Polytetrafluoroethylene, PTFE, or Teflon® as it is often referred to, is a tough, ductile material with excellent thermal properties and outstanding resistance to chemicals and the passage of electric current. PTFE has an exceptionally low coefficient of friction, believed to be lower than any other solid.

April 2023

The current ongoing focus of researchers and regulators into PFAS, which have been used in industry and consumer products since the 1940s because of their useful properties, has prompted concerns about the use and future of Fluoropolymers.

March 2023

Given its extreme flammability and reactivity, Hydrogen puts a lot of strain on the sealing materials used to contain it. Depending on the application and temperature range we recommend the use of Fluorinoid® FL102, FL355, FL512, or FL612.

February 2023

Fluoropolymers offer a unique range of properties that are sought after by green technology manufacturers and helping to enable the recently published Hydrogen Strategy.

January 2023

If the weight of a single aircraft is reduced by just one kilogram it will produce 25 tons less carbon dioxide throughout its lifetime! 

The potential to reduce CO2 emissions means that manufacturers are constantly looking for lighter and more durable materials.

November 2022

Thank you to everyone who took part in our survey earlier this month.

The winners have now been notified by email.

November 2022

We bust some myths around PTFE