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As per our Shipping and Returns Policy, custom cuts and fabricated parts are non-returnable. If you need an over- or undersized item, note it under \"Comments\" during Checkout. Cut-to-size orders have an acceptable cut tolerance of 1/8" (0.125"), so clarify if the adjustment is to be made on the (+) or (-) side of the saw blade. Please review our full return and shipping policy here.

Measure Twice, Cut Once

Since custom cuts and fabricated parts are non-refundable, be very careful while measuring your dimensions. As each cut is nominal, even the slightest miscalculation could be costly.

How to Use a Measuring Tape

Extend your tape measure several inches to find the 1 and 2 inch markers. In between the inch markers you’ll find 16 equally spaced tick marks.

Measure by counting the increments beyond the nearest inch. As the increments decrease, so does the length of the mark. For example, 1/2\" has a bigger mark than 1/4\" which has a bigger mark than 1/8\". The smallest mark follows at 1/16\". Please be aware that some measuring tapes may have even smaller increments.

Features of a Measuring Tape: Sliding End Hook

The sliding end hook is designed for two different types of measurements. An outside measurement (where the hook of the tape hangs over an edge), requires the hook to slide out a bit to account for the thickness of the material. When making an inside measurement (where the hook will push up against a surface), the clip slides in, again, accounting for its thickness. The measuring tape self-adjusts to guarantee an accurate measurement (as far as the tape is concerned).


PTFE Rods | Mechanical

PTFE Rods | Mechanical

PTFE, Polytetrafluoroethylene

SKU: TFENEM RR


Price for .187" Diameter - 1 Feet

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Description

PTFE, or Polytetrafluoroethylene, is a fluoropolymer that is resistant to heat and chemicals. PTFE is inert to mostly all chemicals and is considered the slipperiest material in existence. It has an extremely low coefficient of friction, and is used as a coating on cookware, gaskets, seals, and hoses. It is unaffected by virtually all acids and caustics, functioning in environments up to 500°F, and as low as -350°F. Virgin PTFE is approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use in the food, beverage, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries.

[PDF Spec Sheet]

  • Extremely low co-efficient of friction
  • Excellent chemical and weather resistance
  • Great electrical insulator
  • Great thermal stability and operating temperature range
  • Resistant to chemicals and moisture
  • FDA approved for food handling (Virgin)

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Specifications

Material: PTFE - PTFE
Water Absorption: 0.01% @ 24H
Density: 0.078 lb/in3
Friction Coefficient: 0.1
Tensile Strength: 3200 psi
Tensile Modulus: 80 ksi
Flexural Modulus: 72 ksi
Flexural Strength: No-Break
Elongation: 300% @ Break
Izod Impact Strength: 3.5 ft-lb/in.
Hardness: 50 (Shore D)
Compressive Strength: 3500 psi
Compressive Modulus: 70 ksi
Continuous Operating Temp: 500°F
Heat Deflection Temp: 132°F @ 264 psi
Melting Point: 635°F
UL94 Flammability: V-0
Linear Expansion Coefficient: 7.5
Dielectric Constant: 2.1 @ 1 MHz
Dissipation Factor: 0.0002 @ 1MHz

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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Tetrafluoroethylene, CAS 116-14-3, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Tetrafluoroethylene, CAS 116-14-3, which are known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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