Polymer Materials

Consisting of a family of proprietary materials that are composed primarily of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) based resins, the different grades of Fluoroloy^® material have been specifically formulated to meet the needs of challenging applications and the different applicable certifications. For example, some grades of Fluoroloy^® material were designed to be USDA, USP, and/or FDA compliant and therefore well suited for life science equipment such as harmonic scalpels or chemical analyzers. Other grades have been designed specifically for the energy industry and for NORSOK M-710 and API 6A certification standards relating to sour gas service, cryogenic temperatures and low fugitive emission international standards ISO 15848 and Shell MESC SPE 77-312.

You may well know this material from its use in the jacket material of Omniseal®, high-performance spring-energized seals, providing excellent chemical resistance and physical, thermal and tribological properties. 

In general, Fluoroloy^® material is used when low wear and friction are needed. It has broad chemical compatibility, and depending on the application, could include PTFE and PTFE blends, fluoropolymers, PEEK, and UHMW-PE. Each of the Fluoroloy^® grades is highly diverse and suitable for meeting the needs of extreme conditions and environments.