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What are PTFE gaskets
All Seals is a recognized leading converter of high quality PTFE gaskets, seals, washers and insulators. All Seals has experience in the providing of precision PTFE gaskets, seals, washers, and insulators for a wide range of industries and applications. Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) ...Read More -
Utah PTFE Products & Machine Manufacturers / Suppliers
Utah is a state in the western United States. It became the 45th state admitted to the U.S. on January 4, 1896. Utah is the 13th-largest by area, 31st-most-populous, and 10th-least-densely populated of the 50 United States. Utah has a population of more than 3 million (Census estimate for July 1,...Read More -
EPDM vs PTFE
EPDM rubber belongs to the thermoset elastomers (rubber) classification, while PTFE belongs to the thermoplastics. Please note that the two materials have significantly dissimilar densities. EPDM rubber is a thermoset elastomer or rubber material. It has a fairly low density and the highest...Read More -
Using PTFE coatings in intravascular medical devices
Dr B P van der Wal, Merit Medical Coatings and Charles Fields, Whitford Corporation, discuss the use of PTFE coatings in intravascular medical devices. There has been much discussion about PTFE coatings in the vascular medical device market. In November, 2015 the FDA issued a safety commu...Read More -
Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene
Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE, UHMW) is a subset of the thermoplastic polyethylene. Also known as high-modulus polyethylene, (HMPE), it has extremely long chains, with a molecular mass usually between 3.5 and 7.5 million amu.The longer chain serves to transfer load more effecti...Read More -
The Difference between Polyurethane and Nylon Tubing
Trying to decide whether to purchase nylon tubing or polyurethane hoses for your pneumatic application? Understanding the differences in materials will enable you to make the right choice and significantly improve system performance. Polyurethane Hose Or Nylon Tubing? Flexibility: While polyuret...Read More
