Polytetrafluroethylene (PTFE) is a high molecular weight polymer, one of the most versatile plastic materials known and useful for a large range of products for applications excluded to other materials.

The most outstanding characteristics are:

• high heat resistance
• high resistance to chemical agents and solvents
• high anti adhesiveness
• high dielectric properties
• low friction coefficient
• non-toxicity

PTFE is generally considered a thermoplastic polymer; at 327°C it retains a very high viscosity, thus requiring particular transformation techniques for manufacturing of finished and semi-finished goods.

PTFE can be used in a temperature range from -200°C to +260°C.