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PTFE vs PCTFE
The difference between PTFE and PCTFE is mainly in the chemical structure. The addition of one Chlorine atom in place of one Fluorine atom leads to a massive change in its properties and application.
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Polyamide vs Polyimide
Polyamides and polyimides are two types of compounds that often get confused due to their similar names. However, they are very different from each other in chemical properties as well as mechanical properties.
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What is Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene? (UHMWPE)
UHMWPE is a subset of the thermoplastic polyethylene. It has extremely long chains resulting in a very tough material, with high impact strength.
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Why use PEEK as a Bearing Cage Material?
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.
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Fluoropolymers and PFAS
The current ongoing focus of researchers and regulators into PFAS, which have been used in industry and consumer products since the 1940s because of their useful properties, has prompted concerns about the use and future of Fluoropolymers.
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Materials for Seals
Seals allow a mechanical assembly to both function freely whilst also retaining fluid, so a material that is flexible enough to assist with fluid retention and strong enough to withstand the wear load of the mating parts is essential.
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PTFE vs PFA
Fluoropolymers share several unique properties which make them suitable for use in the automotive, aerospace, oil and gas and medical industries. PTFE, PFA and FEP are the most well-known and common fluoroplastics. So what, exactly, are their differences?
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Why use Rotary Shaft Seals in Wind Energy Applications
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.
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What is HPHT? (High Pressure, High Temperature)
What is HPHT? (High Pressure, High Temperature)HPHT or High Pressure, High Temperature is defined as those Wells with a bottom hole temperature greater than 150°C (300°F) and requiring pressure control…
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CNC Turning and Milling - Advantages and Applications
In the Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining process, production equipment and tools are moved according to pre-programmed computer software. The procedure can be used to operate a variety of complicated machinery, including mills, CNC routers, lathes, and grinders.
What are the advantages and applications of CNC Turning and Milling?
PTFE Uses, Advantages and Limitations
Polytetrafluoroethylene, PTFE, or Teflon® as it is often referred to, is a tough, ductile material with excellent thermal properties and outstanding resistance to chemicals and the passage of electric current. PTFE has an exceptionally low coefficient of friction, believed to be lower than any other solid.
Fluorinoid® Materials in Green Hydrogen Applications
Given its extreme flammability and reactivity, Hydrogen puts a lot of strain on the sealing materials used to contain it. Depending on the application and temperature range we recommend the use of Fluorinoid® FL102, FL355, FL512, or FL612.