D-TEKBLUE PTFE

Fluoroplastics –

D-TEKBLUE PTFE

D-TEKBLUE, which belongs to fluoroplastics, is an FDA- and EU 10/2011-approved, food‑grade blue PTFE. It can be detected with X-ray and metal detectors, making it a popular material in the food industry. We deliver D-TEKBLUE PTFE as plastic sheets and bars.

Physical properties
  Value Unit Test method
Specific gravity 2.3 g/cm3 DIN EN ISO 1183
Average molecular mass 106 g/mol
Water absorption, 24/96 h (23 °C) % DIN EN ISO 62
Weather-resistance poor
Combustibility HB UL 94 DIN EN ISO 527-2
Food safety yes
Mechanical properties
  Value Unit Test method
Modulus of elasticity MPa DIN EN ISO 527-2
Tensile strength 22 MPa DIN EN ISO 527-2
Elongation at break % DIN EN ISO 527-2
Tensile strength at break 220 % DIN EN ISO 527-2
Flexural modulus MPa DIN EN ISO 178
Flexural strength MPa DIN EN ISO 178
Compressive modulus MPa EN ISO 604
Compressive strength, 1%/2% 5 MPa EN ISO 604
Impact strength (Charpy) kJ/m2 DIN EN ISO 179-1eU
Notch impact strength (Charpy) kJ/m2 DIN EN ISO 179-1eA
Notch impact strength (Izod) kJ/m2 DIN EN ISO 180/2A
Toughness (ball pressure) MPa ISO 2039-1
Toughness (Shore D) 55 Sh D DIN EN ISO 868
Wear-resistance % Sand-Slurry
Coefficient of friction (against steel) 0.06 μ
Thermal properties
  Value Unit Test method
Glass-transition temperature -20 °C DIN 53765
Melting point °C DIN 53765
Operating temperature (instantaneous) 260 °C
Operating temperature (continuous) 260 °C
Operating temperature (minimum) -200 °C
Thermal expansion coefficient, 23–60 °C 10-5 K-1 DIN EN ISO 11359-1;2
Thermal expansion coefficient, 23–100 °C 13 10-5 K-1 DIN EN ISO 11359-1;2
Specific heat capacity J/(g×K) ISO 22007-4:2008
Thermal conductivity W/(m×K) ISO 22007-4:2008
Electrical properties
  Value Unit Test method
Surface resistivity 1016 DIN IEC 60093
Resistivity 1017 Ω×cm DIN IEC 60093
Dielectric strength 80 kV/mm DIN EN 60243-1
CTI value V DIN EN 60112
Optical properties
  Value Unit Test method
Light transmittance
Refractive index
Optical errors DIN 52305/AS
Abrasion-resistance, 100 rotations with 500 g % haze ANSI Z26.1

Additional downloads

Delivery selection plastic sheets, 1,000 x 1,000 mm, 1,200 x 1,200 mm, plastic bars
Specific gravity 2.3 g/cm3
Service temperature -200 … 260 °C
Price category €€€ (€26–50/kg)

Special properties

  • extremely low coefficient of friction
  • almost total resistance to chemicals
  • excellent electrical properties
  • broad service temperature range
  • low water absorption
  • good weather-resistance
  • food-grade product
  • suitability for contact with foodstuffs in accordance with the EU directive 2002/72/EC and FDA regulations 21CFR177.1520 and 1CFR178.3297
  • ease of machining
  • detectability with metal detectors

Applications

components for food-industry equipment, food and drinks industry, various machine parts, conveyor systems, bakery equipment, brewing industry

Standard colours

blue

Premade pieces

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Commonly known brands

D-TEKBLUE