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Polytetrafluoroethylene (thermoplastic fluoropolymer) — virtually universal chemical inertness and the widest temperature range — a rigid fluoropolymer, not a true elastomer.
Chemically inert to nearly all media, with the lowest friction of any solid — used as backup rings, envelope gaskets and O-ring encapsulation.
PTFE is a thermoplastic fluoropolymer (not an elastomer): chemically inert to nearly all media, spanning an extreme temperature range with the lowest coefficient of friction of any solid. Because it doesn’t recover elastically and can cold-flow, it’s used as backup rings, chevron/lip seals, envelope gaskets, and as an encapsulating jacket over a silicone or FKM O-ring core — combining PTFE’s chemistry with an elastomeric spring.
Typical published ranges — final properties depend on the specific ARC compound, cure system and fillers. Request a compound-specific data sheet for design values.
Envelope/lined gaskets, valve seats and seals for aggressive or universal media.
Sanitary encapsulated O-rings and seals for CIP/SIP and high-purity service.
Backup and anti-extrusion rings, chevron/V-ring stacks, valve seals.
High-purity, low-outgassing seals and low-friction components.
Send your service conditions or drawing — our engineers will confirm the right PTFE compound and a path to production.
