TRIFRON® is non-stick
As is well known, fluorocarbon resins are uniquely non-adhesive and mold-releasable.These characteristics result from a firm combination of fluorine atoms with carbon atoms, forming a highly water-shedding surface with low surface energy.
Numerator structure of TRIFRON®PTFE
The internal "core" represents a carbon atom that is surrounded by a numerous number of fluorine atoms.
Extremely slippery
A little known, but important characteristic of fluorocarbon resins is their slipperiness.In particular, our TRIFRON®PTFE has the lowest friction coefficient (about 0.02) among all solid substances and thus is self-lubricating.
In addition, its high heat-resistance and corrosion-resistance offers a wide range of applications with the above-mentioned slipperiness.
Highly heat resistant
Another characteristic of fluorocarbon resins is their wider range of operating temperatures than other general plastic.For instance, our TRIFRON®PTFE offers the widest operating range from -250 to +280°C (operating temperature at 260°C) and even can withstand a temperature of 300°C for a short time.
Unaffected by strong acid
Fluorocarbon resins are remarkably chemical resistant.For example, these resins are free from corrosion by aqua regia, the most corrosive acid, sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, alkali, oxidizing agents as well as organic salvations.
Profoundly weather resistant
Because of their strongly-bonded macromolecules, the resins demonstrate thermal/chemical stability as well as excellent weather resistance. For example, they do not suffer any transformation even after extreme temperature changes or long-time exposure to ozone.
Excellent electric insulation
Fluorocarbon resins include unique electrical properties, such as low dielectric loss, high insulation resistance, large breakdown voltage, etc.Amongst of all, our TRIFRON®PTFE offers the smallest dielectric tangent and permittivity that will never change even in a wide frequency domain.
In addition, its operating temperature range is so wide that TRIFRON®PTFE has widely served as a high-frequency insulation material.
