Since our childhood we are taught that
iron and few materials are good conductors of electricity and
therefore they are coated with plastic sheet which protect the human
body from any kind of accident which might take place by touching the
naked wires. Well, this application is applied on all types of
electrical wires, equipments and appliances. But, have you ever tried
to know that what material or plastic coating is used to cover the
wires? An answer to this question is fluoropolymers or often referred
of
teflon PTFE tubing (polytefrafluoroethylene) system. The tubing
system is blessed with versatile features and is used in not only the
electronic applications but also for various kitchen accessories.
The history of Teflon tubing system
goes back to 1938 when it was developed by Dr. Roy Plunkett. The
invention of tubing system revolutionized plastic industry to great
extent and emerged as an utmost need of this industry.
The versatility of teflon PTFE tubing
can be understood from the features like high temperature resistant,
chemical resistant and insulating properties adhered in it. It is
capable of operating smoothly in all types of conditions whether it
is gaseous, liquids or high temperature. The major characters of the
teflon tubing are categorized as below:
- It has low coefficient of friction
- Offers superior chemical and electrical
protection to different products
- Capable of operating smoothly under
extreme temperature up-to 500°F and minimum temperature up-to -454°F
- Offers superior release properties
- FDA compliant and USP Class VI approved
- AWG size varies from zero to 32.
In simple words, it can be said that if
you start analyzing the
benefits and applications of teflon PTFE tubing than it
will not be possible for you to minimize them in words because apart
from being used in varied industries this tubing system is used in
wide activities that are performed at home as part of our day to day
activities.
