PTFE - Polytetrafluoroethylene products, PTFE (TFE) and also PVDF manufacturing requires a mineral called Fluorspar which is mined in Mongolia and China. The worldwide requirement for this mineral has increased significantly, as well as the supply has tightened. PTFE materials have high temperature resistance, excellent chemical resistance and really low co-efficient of friction (slippery) and... Continue Reading →
Polytetraflouroethylene (TFE) and PVDF both are experiencing long lead times.
PTFE - Polytetrafluoroethylene product PTFE (TFE) along with Kynar-PVDF manufacturing requires a mineral called Fluorspar which is mined in Mongolia and China. The worldwide demand for this mineral has risen significantly, as well as the supply has tightened. PTFE materials have high heat resistance, excellent chemical resistance and really low co-efficient of friction (slick) and... Continue Reading →
Teflon (TFE) and PVDF both are on allocation.
Teflon product PTFE (TFE) and PVDF manufacturing requires a mineral called Fluorspar that's mined in Mongolia and China. The worldwide interest in this mineral has grown significantly, as well as the supply has tightened. PTFE materials have high temperature resistance, excellent chemical resistance and incredibly low co-efficient of friction (slick) and is used in tons... Continue Reading →