Raw material information

Halar^® ECTFE is a partially fluorinated semi-crystalline polymer offering a unique combination of properties such as:

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Properties

• Temperature of continuous use ranges from – 50 °C (-58°F) to + 150 °C (+302°F)
• Outstanding chemical resistance
• Good mechanical properties
• Very good stability to high-energy rays
• Good release properties
• Low permeation
• Weldable
• High abrasion resistance
• Sterilizable and autoclavable

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Products

APT produces Halar^® ECTFE tubes and welding rods from the Solvay grades 901 and 500 LC. Diameters can range from 0,3 mm (0.010”) to a maximum outer diameter of 25 mm (1.000”). Depending on customer’s request, Halar^® ECTFE tubes can be shipped in coils, on spools or supplied in straight length up to 6 m (18ft.).

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Application areas

On basis of these excellent characteristics, Halar^® ECTFE tubes can be used for several applications in the industrial sector:

• Photovoltaic
• Architectural applications
• Laboratory process engineering
• Membranes
• Anti-corrosion applications (protective linings)
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