In many plants, sealing materials are still made from single-material fluoroplastics (e.g., PTFE, FEP), asbestos rubber sheet, or silicone rubber—converted into gaskets, washers, and packings. However, asbestos rubber and silicone rubber gaskets/washers/packings suffer from random [...]
Expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) Membrane is produced from PTFE and engineered to deliver a unique micro-porous “fibril–node” network. The method below is an improvement over traditional ePTFE Membrane production. It balances two critical properties that typically [...]
Gaskets are widely used for the safety, sealing and sanitation of storage tanks, reactors, pipelines, etc. Leading PTFE sheet manufacturers are using technology to produce high-quality custom PTFE enveloping gaskets. These washers are easily available [...]
For rotary pumps, reciprocating pumps, mixers, and valve stuffing boxes, aramid PTFE braided packing delivers reliable sealing with self-lubrication, chemical resistance, easy installation, and asbestos-free compliance. This design addresses the typical pain points seen in [...]
Many braided packing factories are often asked to simply provide "PTFE packing". Although this seems to be a straightforward request, it generates questions that must be answered to ensure the correct application of PTFE packing. [...]
Overview Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) has a distinctive helical molecular conformation. In a PTFE molecule, fluorine atoms form a helical “shell” encapsulating the carbon backbone. This inert perfluorinated helix shields the PTFE main chain from chemical attack. [...]
Mechanical seals prevent leaks of the pumped fluid and the loss of expensive pumped products. They keep or seal the pump so that the fluid stays inside it. Since about the 1950s, mechanical seals have [...]
If you have been doing research, you may notice that one of them is rarely mentioned. So are they synonymous? Or are they different types of the same thing? What is not used for PTFE? [...]
When it comes to choosing the correct industrial seal types for your product, you should first answer a few key questions to avoid malfunctions. Depending on the application of a particular seal, the wrong choice [...]
O-rings and gaskets are often used to create a sealed mating surface between components. When multiple components are joined together, we can install an o-ring or gasket at the place where they meet, the individual [...]
