Raw material information

The standard PVDF (Polyvinylidene fluoride) is a homopolymer of VF2 (Vinylidene difluoride). Besides those homopolymers, copolymers with HFP (Hexafluoropropylene) such as CTFE (Chlorotrifluoroethylene) and copolymer blends also exist and are usually softer than the homopolymers.

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Properties

• Temperature of continuous use ranges from – 50 °C (-58 °F) to + 150 °C (+302 °F)
• Good chemical stability
• Best mechanical properties of all fluoroplastics
• Distinguished stability to high-energy rays
• Very smooth and easy to clean anti-adhesive surfaces
• High pressure resistance at room temperatute
• Weldable
• Nonflammable (UL 94: V0 classification)
• Low permeability
• Sterilizable and autoclavable
• Compliant with FDA and UPS Class VI

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Products

APT produces PVDF tubes from a minimum inner diameter of 0,3 mm (0.010”) to a maximum outer diameter of 100 mm (4.000”) and PVDF rods to a maximum diameter of 4,00 mm (0.160”) In addition to a large spectrum of standard products, on which we keep stock , we almost produce every possible required dimensions. On request, products can also be colored according to RAL-color system. Depending on customer’s request, PVDF tubes can be packaged in coils, wrapped on spools or supplied in straight length up to 6 m (18ft.).

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Application areas

On basis of these excellent characteristics, PVDF tubes can be used for several applications in the industrial sector:

• Chemical plant construction
• Equipment engineering
• Laboratory techniques and process engineering
• Oil and Gas industry
• Automotive, aerial and spatial engineering
• Medical engineering
• Semiconductor industry
• Electrical engineering
• Medical product