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The benefits and applications of PFA
October 2022
PFA was invented in 1938 by DuPont as a melt processable version of PTFE and is sold under the Teflon brand name.
PFA is a co-polymer product of PTFE. The co-monomer perfluoroalkyl vinyl ether interferes in the crystallinity and molecular weight to achieve good mechanical properties and melt processability without sacrificing thermal performance and chemical resistance...
Why use PEEK as a bearing cage material?
July 2022
PEEK has been successfully used as a replacement material for bearing cages for many years. In addition to its high performance characteristics it offers weight reduction along with cost savings compared to traditional bearing cage materials such as brass and aluminium.
High Performance Plastics in the Chemical Industry
June 2022
Because of their superior properties, fluoropolymers have been rapidly replacing metal alloys for corrosion inhibition in chemical processing equipment...
Rotary Shaft Seals in the mining industry
May 2022
The objective of a rotary shaft seal is to prevent the leakage of oil, grease, and other fluids while also keeping environmental contaminants out. Nowhere is this more important than in the mining industry where vehicles and equipment are generally sealing oil but exposed to the environment.
Celebrating 60 years
May 2022
This September, the Fluorocarbon Group of companies celebrates its 60th anniversary.
Why use Rotary Shaft Seals in Wind Energy Applications
March 2022
The Wind Energy Industry continues to find new ways to increase the lifetime and reliability of wind turbines.
As wind energy moves to larger, lighter-weight turbines located in harsh and remote locations, service life and reliability have grown increasingly more important.
Off-Shore Bridge Bearings
November 2021
Fluorocarbon supplies Fluoroglide® Bridge Bearings for link bridges, which connect and carry services between platforms.
Why use PCTFE in the Semi-Conductor Industry?
September 2021
At Fluorocarbon, we supply critical components used in sophisticated chip-processing equipment to Semicon OEM’s across the world.
A guide to Machining PEEK
August 2021
Used in hostile environments, PEEK is a high strength alternative to ferrous materials. It exhibits very low smoke and toxic gas emissions whilst carrying a V-0 flammability rating.
