Barrier Layers – The broad chemical resistance of ECTFE makes this material a good match for use as liners and barrier layers for anti-corrosion protection as well as a defense against chemical contamination and seepage. ECTFE is also hydrophobic to keep water out.

Critical Fluid Transfer – ECTFE is particularly used for chemical process and laboratory applications involving corrosive chemicals. ECTFE’s low permeability, hydrophobicity, and mechanical properties are especially preferred in these applications.

Wiring Harness – ECTFE has a high presence in the aircraft and automotive areas where it is particularly preferred to provide flame resistant insulation covering wires and cables. In addition to adding stiffness and protection from abrasion, ECTFE tubing does not melt or drip should ignition occur.

Convoluted Tubing – This type of tubing contains multiple convolutes in series resulting in a highly flexible and maneuverable tubing material. Frequently referred to as flexible conduit, convoluted tubing is used as protective covering for wires in critical areas of aerospace, automotive, and general industrial applications where flexibility and performance are paramount. ECTFE convoluted tubing can withstand continuous temperatures up to 298 °F (148 °C).

Extruded Tubing – ECTFE tubing can be used to protect contents from chemical contaminants, mechanical stresses, or water all while providing excellent flame-resistant insulation over wires. ECTFE’s durability makes it highly suitable for long-term use outdoors easily tolerating weathering and UV exposure for years. Where complete coverage is not required, ECTFE spiral cut tubing allows unwieldly cables and wires to be bundled and stowed more easily. Our spiral cut product forms an expandable tubing for wire harnessing applications where it is wrapped around cumbersome and disorganized wires. With its broad working temperature range and good protection against corrosive chemicals, ECTFE provides a very cost-effective solution for many of these applications.

Fiber – ECTFE is UV and abrasion resistant. As drawn fiber this material is an excellent material for braiding over electrical wiring and hoses. This material imparts excellent impact resistance to the protected components comparable to more expensive polymers such as PEEK or FEP. This fiber has a very smooth surface finish and holds up extremely well to weathering. For monofilament, standard sizes range from 0.003″ (0.076 mm) to 0.400″ (1.016 mm). This monofilament is lightweight and sterilizable via multiple protocols. This monofilament is available as a custom order.

Chemical Resistance – ECTFE exhibits excellent resistance to a broad group of chemical types including aliphatic hydrocarbons, alcohols, halogens, salts; and organic, and inorganic acids bases.

Flame Resistance – ECTFE has a UL 94 rating of V-0 meaning that this material is highly reluctant to burn. Even under combustion conditions, ECTFE does not melt or drip and produces little to no smoke; these qualities have made it highly preferred in aerospace and mass transit applications. Additionally, ECTFE has a Limiting Oxygen Index of 52 (compared to ETFE’s of 32, for example) insuring that it will almost certainly not burn in open atmosphere.

Sterilizable – ECTFE is sterilizable via gamma irradiation and e-beam methods.

Weather Resistance – ECTFE shows only very slight change in appearance or in its properties with long-term outdoor use. ECTFE exhibits superior stability under extended duration UV exposure and weathering.

Wide Working Temperature Range – ECTFE has a wide service temperature range from -94 °F (-70 °C) to 298 °F (148 °C) enabling it to be used in almost all ordinary working environments.

Ultra-Low Permeability – ECTFE offers excellent permeation resistance to many chemicals. ECTFE’s chemical structure gives it very low permeation to simple gases such as hydrogen, oxygen, or nitrogen. ECTFE’s permeation is lower than other polymers such as HDPE, ETFE, and PFA, and is typically further reduced for more complex molecules.

UV Resistant – This material is highly resistant to UV exposure meaning that it will not breakdown or deteriorate under sunlight exposure.