FEP

Background

The development of PTFE was a significant breakthrough in polymer sciences. The special processing requirements of PTFE led researchers to develop a melt processable version of PTFE - resulting in FEP. This new resin was compatible with existing processing methods and equipment. Melt processability also allowed for long continuous extrusions of FEP in applications such as wire and cable.

While similar to PTFE, FEP has some distinct differences. It has a slightly higher coefficient of friction, lower continuous service temperature, and is more transparent than PTFE. FEP also has better gas and vapor permeability properties and excellent UV transmission ratings.

Zeus offers a wide range of standard size products and precision custom FEP tubing.

Key Properties

  • Excellent transmission of ultraviolet rays
  • Lower gas and vapor permeability than most plastics
  • Low absorption of solvents (less than 1%)
  • Increased translucence compared to PTFE
  • Gamma, ETO, e-beam and autoclave sterilizable
  • Low extractable
  • Excellent Dielectric Insulation Properties

Additional Properties

  • Excellent Dielectric Insulation Properties
  • Melt weldable and thermoformable
  • Maximum working temperature 400° F (204° C)
  • Easy to clean
  • Biocompatible - USP Class VI approved
  • Chemically resistant
  • Unaffected by weather, extreme heat, or cold temperatures
  • Flame Rating: UL 94 VO (VW-1 rated)
  • Limiting oxygen index greater than 95

Zeus Capabilities

  • Etching available for bonding
  • Tight tolerance extrusions
  • Available in tubing, special profile, heat shrink and other configurations
  • Fillers available:
    • Radio-opaque (Bismuth and Barium)
    • Glass
    • Carbon
    • Pigment
    • And more

Extruded Forms

  • Tubing
  • Lay-Flat tubing
  • Special profiles
  • Heat shrink
  • Monofilament
  • Multi-lumen

Need More Information?

Contact us now for more information or to evaluate samples of our extruded tubing. To speak with a technical account manager, please call us at 1.800.526.3842 or 1.803.268.9500.

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