Teflon® (polytetrafluoroethylene)

Meets Military Specification MIL-I-19161A

Polytetrafluoroethylene, commonly referred to as PTFE, Teflon®, & even FEP, is a synthetic fluoropolymer of tetrafluoroethylene
For this reason, it is suitable for numerous applications.

Vanderveer Industrial Plastics has the ability to machine Teflon® to close tolerances, ensuring ,we deliver, and you receive, the
exact PTFE / FEP machined parts you need.

Several grades of Teflon® are available. For additional information on Teflon plastic materials, contact your local Vanderveer
Industrial Plastics representative.

APPLICATIONS: KEY CHARACTERISTICS:

• Electrical insulators • High Impact resistance
• Seals • High creep resistance
• Valve plates • Excellent dimensional stability

Typical Properties of Teflon®

ASTM Teflon® Teflon® Teflon® 25%
PROPERTY
or UL TEST unfilled 25% glass filled carbon filled
PHYSICAL
Specific gravity (lb/in³) D-792 0.078 0.081 0.075
Water Absorption, immersion 24 hours (%) D-229 <0.01 0.02 0.05
MECHANICAL
Tensile strength (psi) D-638 3,900 2,100 1,900
Tensile elongation at break (%) D-638 300 270 75
Tensile modulus (psi) D-638 80,000 - -
Flexural strength (psi) D-790 no break 1,950 2,300
Izod impact, notched (ft-lbs/in of notch) D-256 3.5 - -
Flexural modulus (psi) D-790 72,000 190,000 160,000
THERMAL
Melting temperature (°F / °C) D-3418 635˚ / 335˚ 635˚ / 335˚ 635˚ / 335˚
Flammability Rating UL-94 V-0 V-0 V-0
Coefficient of linear thermal expansion (x 10-5 in./in./°F) D-696 7.5 6.4 6.0
ELECTRICAL
Dielectric strength, short time .125" thick (V/mil) D-149 285 - -

Length, width, thickness, and diameter sizes and color may vary depending on manufacturer. Values may vary based on brand
name.For more information on a specific brand name. contact Vanderveer Industrial Plastics at 714-579-7700.

All statements, technical information and recommendations contained in this publication are presented in good faith, based
upon tests believed to be reliable and practical field experience. The reader is cautioned, however, that Vanderveer Industrial
Plastics, cannot guarantee the accuracy or completeness of this information, and it is the customers responsibility to determine
the suitability of specific products in an given application.

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