PVDF
PVDF is a partially fluorinated polymer and is a homopolymer of vinylidene fluoride which has low to high melt viscosity with resistance to harsh thermal, chemical and ultraviolet environments. It is widely used for piping conveying halogenated compounds but should not be used in the service where the pH is above 11. It cannot tolerate esters, ketones or aldehydes. Available as pellets or as powder for rotational molding.
Working Temperature Range: -40deg. C to 150deg. C
Classification:
- Injection
- Extrusion grades
- Roto molding grades
- Coating grades
Applications:
Grades (ASTM D 3159): | Series I1 | Series I2 | Series I4 | Series I5 | Series I6 | Series I7 |
Appearance | Translucent granules | Translucent granules | Translucent granules | Translucent granules | Translucent granules | White Powder |
MFR (g/10min) | >24.0 | 8.1-24.0 | 4.1-8.0 | 2.1-4.0 | 0.8-2.0 | 0.5-15 |
Molecular Weight | Low | Low | Medium | High | Very High | Medium |
Applications | Very Thin wall sheathed wires (0.1-0.3mm), cross-linked cables, Tubing’s, Films | Thin wall wire and cable insulatio, injected molded small parts, films, tubes, pipes | Medium to heavy wall insulations, pipes, plates, Films | Good stress cracking resistance for insulation, thick wall tubes, lining | Excellent stress crack resistance for lining, heat shrinkable tubes | Tanks, vessels,Pump housing, unusual shapes |
Fabrication Techniques | Extrusion, Injection | Extrusion, Injection | Extrusion, compression molding | Extrusion, compression molding | Transfer, compression molding | Gun spray coating, conventional powder coatings |