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temperature probe with etfe for chemical industry

ETFE

ETFE or Ethylene tetrafluoroethylene is a thermoplastic polymer based on fluorine with a high durability. It is designed to have a high resistance to corrosion and to have a stable behaviour in a wide range of temperatures, making it a material used for demanding environments. It also stands out as a substitute for glass, as it weighs 100 times less and it is more insulating and transparent, favouring the passage of light.

ETFE Properties

  • Tensile strength with wide temperature range (-185 to 150)
  • Weather resistance (UV light resistant)
  • Resistance to high temperatures
  • Chemical resistance
  • Non-stick properties

ETFE Applications

  • Coating of electrical wiring
  • Fibre optic coating
  • Nuclear industry
  • Aerospace industry
  • Glass substitute, tensile structures in architecture

Some of the most used ETFE coatings are DuPont's Tefzel or Daikin's Neoflon ETFE.

component with Tefzel ETFE for chemical bath in the textile sector
butterfly valve with etfe for drinking water sector