Fluorosint® HPV PTFE

FDA compliant Fluorosint HPV (colour: tan) is a high performance bearing grade of Fluorosint - optimized for high PV and very low "K" or wear factor.  Fluorosint HPV was developed for bearing applications where other, low-tech PTFE formulations exhibit premature wear or simply cannot perform. FDA compliance gives food and pharmaceutical equipment manufacturers new design options and all benefit from its excellent load bearing and wear characteristics.

Product Overview.

• High maximum allowable service temperature in air (260°C continuously)
• Excellent chemical and hydrolysis resistance 
• Outstanding UV- and weather resistance
• Physiologically inert (suitable for food contact, except Fluorosint 500, Fluorosint MT-01)
• Inherent low flammability
• Good electrical insulating properties

Fluorosint enhanced PTFE’s unique properties are the result of a proprietary process in which synthetically manufactured mica is chemically linked to virgin PTFE. This bonding results in properties not normally attainable in reinforced PTFE. Fluorosint grades offer an excellent combination of low frictional properties and dimensional stability. 

Engineering Notes.

Due to its unique PTFE matrix, Fluorosint's physical strength characteristics are not as high as other advanced engineering plastics profiled here such as Ketron® PEEK or Duratron® PAI (formerly Torlon® PAI). This compliance/ductility makes it ideal for seats and seals.