PTFE (Teflon) Virgin Sheet

PTFE, better known by the brand name Teflon ®, is the material engineers reach for when nothing else survives the conditions. It is chemically inert to almost every acid, solvent and base, holds up from -200°C to +260°C, and has the lowest coefficient of friction of any solid material. Our sheet is virgin grade, so it is FDA compliant and suitable for direct food contact.

Key features

• Exceptional chemical resistance: inert to most acids, solvents and bases
• Wide temperature tolerance: performs from -200°C to +260°C
• Ultra-low friction: one of the lowest coefficients of friction of any solid material
• Non-stick surface: excellent for lining, sliding or insulating surfaces
• Electrical insulation: high dielectric strength for insulating components
• Food safe and FDA compliant: suitable for direct contact in food processing and packaging

Typical applications

• Gaskets, seals and washers
• Electrical insulation and circuit boards
• Sliding bearings and wear strips

• Food processing liners and conveyor belts
• Chemical tank linings and pipe flanges
• Laboratory equipment and anti-stick surfaces

Filled grades, available to order

Virgin PTFE gives the best chemical resistance and the lowest friction. Where a part needs more mechanical strength, filled grades trade some of that away and are available on request.

• Glass filled PTFE for increased wear and creep resistance
• Carbon filled PTFE for added strength and conductivity
• Bronze filled PTFE for enhanced compressive strength

Filled grades are not food safe. If the part touches food, specify virgin.

Sizes and cutting

We supply standard sheet sizes and cut PTFE to your dimensions. PTFE is soft and deforms under a blunt blade, so a clean cut matters more here than with most plastics. If you need a filled grade or a machined part rather than sheet, send us the details and we will quote it.