Overview of PTFE Fillers Used in Rotary Seals, Wear Rings, Piston Rings and Related Sealing Products
PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) has become a commonly used material in sealing applications where other materials do not meet temperature, chemical compatibility, friction, or wear requirements. Many customers are unaware that “fillers” may be added to PTFE in order to enhance certain characteristics not found in virgin PTFE. Virgin PTFE possesses “creep” behavior that reduces effectiveness in […]
