FEP

Non Melt

Melt

FEP (fluorinated ethylene propylene) is chemically a copolymer of hexafluoropropylene and tetrafluoroethylene with good thermal stability, outstanding chemical inertness, good electrical insulation and low friction coefficient. It possess most of the excellent physical, chemical and electrical properties of PTFE fluoropolymer resin with the ability to be processed using melt processing equipment’s. It differs from the PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) resins in that it has a lower melt viscosity than PTFE and can be processed like other thermoplastic resins and is melt-processible using conventional injection molding and screw extrusion techniques. It is normally inert to liquid oxygen and is weathering resistant.

Working Temperature Range:    -29deg. C to 150deg. C

Classification:

  1. Extrusion grades
  2. Molding grades
  3. Dispersion grades
  4. Coating grades

FEP (fluorinated ethylene propylene) is chemically a copolymer of hexafluoropropylene and tetrafluoroethylene

Applications:

Grades (ASTM D 2116): Series F1Series F2Series F3Series F4Series F5Series F6
AppearanceTranslucent granulesTranslucent granulesTranslucent granulesTranslucent granulesTranslucent LiquidWhite/Gray Powder
MFR (g/10min)20.0-24.06.5-12.02.1-4.01.2-2.0Solid mass: 52.0-55%, SSG 1.40-1.43, pH 8-9Bulk density 530-750
Average Particle Size (μm)2-1010-253-1010-25  
Molecular WeightLowMediumHighVery HighLow 
ApplicationsThin wall coating (0.1-0.3mm), Tubing’s, Films <=250μm, MonofilamentsMedium to heavy wall coating, Tubing, Hoses, Films, MonofilamentsGood stress cracking resistance for tubing, films, insulation, jacketing, liningExcellent stress crack resistance for lining, diaphragmsGlass fabric coating, release coating formulationsHigh build coatings
Fabrication TechniquesExtrusion, Injection, rotationalExtrusion, Injection, rotationalExtrusion, Injection, compression moldingTransfer, compression moldingGun spray, Dip CoatingElectrostatic coatings, Roto lining, Fluidized bed coating