Glass Filled PTFE Rods & Sheets (15% Glass Filled PTFE)
Technical Specification
| Form | Rods, Sheets |
|---|---|
| Filler | 15% Glass Fiber |
| Key Properties | Increased compressive strength, better wear resistance, good dimensional stability |
| Typical Uses | Piston rings, bearings, thrust washers |
Key Benefits of Glass Filled PTFE
Glass Filled PTFE adds glass fiber reinforcement to virgin PTFE, improving load-bearing capability without sacrificing much of its chemical resistance. Key benefits include:
- Increased Compressive Strength: Handles higher loads than unfilled PTFE without deforming.
- Better Wear Resistance: Performs reliably in dynamic sliding and rotating applications.
- Good Dimensional Stability: Maintains tighter tolerances under load and temperature variation.
- Retained Chemical Resistance: Still resists most industrial chemicals and solvents.
Glass Filled PTFE is a common choice wherever virgin PTFE lacks the load-bearing capacity needed.
Common Applications of Glass Filled PTFE
- Piston rings
- Bearings and thrust washers
- Rotary and reciprocating seals
- Wear rings and guide bands
- Components requiring higher compressive strength than virgin PTFE
See our full PTFE Products range for other grades, or our PTFE Grades Guide to compare all available PTFE grades.
Q1. What Is Glass Filled PTFE Used For?
A. Glass Filled PTFE is used for piston rings, bearings, thrust washers, and seals that need more compressive strength and wear resistance than virgin PTFE.
Q2. How Much Glass Fiber Does This Grade Contain?
A. This grade contains 15% glass fiber filler, which improves compressive strength and wear resistance while retaining most of PTFE’s chemical resistance.
Q3. How Does Glass Filled PTFE Compare To Virgin PTFE?
A. Glass Filled PTFE offers higher compressive strength and better wear resistance than virgin PTFE, making it suitable for higher-load applications.
Q4. Can You Machine Glass Filled PTFE To Custom Sizes?
A. Yes, we offer CNC turning, milling, and cutting for Glass Filled PTFE to your exact drawings and dimensions.
Q5. Do You Deliver Glass Filled PTFE Across Saudi Arabia And The GCC?
A. Yes, Diode Trading EST supplies Glass Filled PTFE with fast delivery across the Kingdom and the wider GCC.
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