Polyfluor is a leading PTFE specialist in the Benelux with over 40 years of experience, and the plastic ETFE we use is the highest quality. Our elite team of specialists is constantly working on progressive solutions to serve you and ensure that we have a suitable solution for every question both now and in the future.
ETFE is favoured for its impact resistance and strong resistance to stress cracking. This fluoropolymer compound always retains these special properties, even during a continuous working temperature of 150°C.
In addition to the high degree of stress cracking, the Polyfluor’s ETFE has the following properties:
Polyfluor provides materials to ensure that we provide innovative materials for all applications. Our products and expertise are a guarantee you can rely on. Polyfluor offers a wide range of ETFE products, including hoses, foil, rods, monofilament, coating, and cleanroom tubing. We have a solution for most applications, and when we don’t have one, we make the solution for you. Ultimately, there is not a challenge too great for Polyfluor.
Polyfluor's ETFE is mainly used in the chemical and mechanical industries because our products’ properties are unparalleled in the market. ETFE is commonly used in the construction of chemical processing equipment, storage tanks, and piping systems. Its resistance to corrosive chemicals and high temperatures make it an ideal material for these applications. ETFE is also used in the production of chemical pumps, valves, and gaskets, where its high strength and flexibility are essential. Because this stress-resistant plastic is often used in the chemical and mechanical industries, our sector knowledge is extensive. It is important that our solutions are innovative and make a difference in people’s live, which is why we offer many industry-specific solutions and closely follow new developments in these industries.
Polyfluor is well-known for its leading products and its emphasis on customer service. Our specialists have extensive product knowledge and can effortlessly connect your challenges with the right solutions. Further, Polyfluor is characterized by its no-nonsense mentality. We are consistent and realistic; we always do what we promise. Transparency and honesty are the bases of our company, which explains why we have been a household name for over 40 years.
ETFE (Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene) is a fluoropolymer that combines chemical resistance, mechanical strength and impact resistance. It's related to PTFE, but the ethylene component in its molecular structure makes it mechanically stronger and easier to process.
ETFE stands out for its excellent resistance to stress cracking, and it retains this property even at a continuous operating temperature of up to 150°C. It also offers strong chemical resistance against most acids, bases and solvents.
ETFE is mainly used in the chemical and mechanical industries, where impact resistance and chemical resistance both matter. Think of components exposed to aggressive media combined with mechanical load, such as piping, valves and structural parts.
Yes, ETFE retains its stress-resistant properties at a continuous operating temperature of up to 150°C, making it suitable for most industrial processes — though PTFE remains the preferred choice for extreme temperatures or prolonged exposure to the most aggressive media.
PTFE offers slightly higher chemical inertness and heat resistance, while ETFE provides better mechanical strength at a lower cost for comparable applications. The right choice depends on whether chemical inertness or mechanical load-bearing capacity is the deciding factor for your application.
Need more information about the properties of ETFE? You will find this in the technical data sheet below.
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