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Fluorosint®

Most Dimensionally Stable PTFE-Based Product

Fluorosint's® unique properties are the result of a propietary processin which synthetically manufactured mica is chemically linked to PTFE. This bonding results in properties not normally attainable in reinforced PTFE. It has a continuous use temperature to 500°F (260°C). When compared to PTFE is has a higher load carrying capability and a lower coefficient of thermal expansion. Fluorosint® is available in two basic formulations with the different in composition being the fill level of the synthetic mica filler to enhance different characteristics such as resistance to deformation under load, and dimensional stability and creep resistance.

Fluorosint® 500

Fluorosint® 500 is the structural/seal grade. The snythetic mica filled level of this PTFE creates a very low coefficient of thermal expansion (approximately 1/7 or 15% of unmodified PTFE). This virtually eliminated fit and clearance problems.

Fluorosint® 207

Fluorosint® 207 is the FDA bearing grade. This propietary filled PTFE material uses the same synthetic mica filler as Fluorosint® 500, but at a lower fill level. The result is a material that is more ductile than the 500, but has a higher coefficient of thermal expansion. Fluorosint® 207 is FDA compliant.

Fluorosint® Filled PTFE Properties
Property ASTM or UL Test Fluorosint 500 FLuorosint 207
Water Absorption (24hrs) (%) D-570 0.10 0.03
Density (lb/in³) D-792 0.083 0.083
(g/cm³) 2.32 2.30
IZOD Notched Impact (ft-lb/in) D-256 0.9 1.0
Tensile Strength (psi) D-638 1,100 1,500
Tensile Modulus (psi) D-638 300,000 250,000
Tensile Elongation at Break (%) D-638 10 50
Hardness (Shore D) D-785 D55 D50
Compressive Strength (psi) D-695 4,000 3,800
Compressive Modulus (psi) D-695 250,000 225,000
Flexural Strength (psi) D-790 2,200 2,000
Flexural Modulus (psi) D-790 500,000 350,000
Thermal Conductivity (BTU-in/ft²-hr-°F) C-177 5.30 -
(x 104 cal/cm-sec-°C) 18.3 -
Heat Deflection Temp at 264 psi (°F / °C) D-648 270 / 132 210 / 99
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (x 10-5 in./in./°F) D-696 2.35 5.70
Flammability Rating   UL-94 V-O V-O
Melting Temperature (°F / °C) D-3418 621 / 327 621 / 327
Max Operating Temp (°F / °C) - 500 / 260 500 / 260
Dialectric Strength, 1/8" thick (V/mil) D-149 420 450
Dialectric Constant at 1 MHz   D-150 3.8 3.7
Dissipation Factor at 1 MHz   D-150 0.005 0.005
Volume Resistivity at 50% RH (ohm-cm) D-257 1015 1015
Physical Mechanical Thermal Electrical