DESCRIPTION

Types of 3M™ Dyneon™ Fluorothermoplastics
From the most demanding industrial processes and groundbreaking architecture to wiring in your car and that non-stick pan in your kitchen, 3M™ Dyneon™ Fluorothermoplastics are found in more places than you'd expect. Processable by a wide variety of thermoplastic processing techniques, these versatile fluoroplastics are used in such varied applications as automotive fuel systems, semiconductor manufacturing and stadium roofs. Our broad portfolio includes options with high temperature and chemical resistance, excellent electrical properties, low temperature processability, and ultra high purity.
Our fluoroplastic application specialists will help you select and handle our materials and ensure a smooth transition into your manufacturing process. In addition, we offer custom thermoplastic compounding services for a broad range of made-to-order polymers. Our technical experts will help you identify and develop materials to solve your toughest challenges, and quickly scale-up from development to production.

* PFA

3M™ Dyneon™ PFA has exceptional heat resistance, excellent electrical properties and excellent chemical and weather resistance. Available in both FLEX and ultra high purity (UHP) grades, PFA is the material of choice for semiconductor manufacturing.

* FEP

3M™ Dyneon™ FEP offers exceptional electrical properties, excellent chemical resistance, toughness and durability. It is an essential component in films, linings, tapes, wire insulation and cable jackets in a variety of industries.

* ETFE

With a wide service temperature range and outstanding resistance to abrasion and cut-through, 3M™ Dyneon™ ETFE is suited for a number of applications, including wiring, tubes, pipes, and UV resistant films for solar modules and architectural membranes.

* THV

Flexible and processable at low temperatures, 3M™ Dyneon™ THV offers exceptional optical clarity and light transmission. It can be bonded to many elastomers and plastics, and is used to make multi-layer hoses, tubes, sheets and films for a variety of markets.

* PVDF

Widely used in the chemical processing, semiconductor and wire and cable industries, 3M™ Dyneon™ PVDF offers excellent strength and resistance to aging, flame, permeation, and UV radiation.

3M Dyneon FEP 6338 Z Fluorothermoplastic was designed primarily for ultra-high-speed wire extrusion. Its distinguishing features include:

Low viscosity

Very high extrusion speed

High thermal stability

Wide processing window

Excellent dielectric properties

Special Features

Excellent dielectric properties
High thermal stability
Service temperature range up to more than 200 °C
Outstanding chemical resistance
Wide processing window
Excellent flex life properties
Extremely low flammability (high LOI)
Smooth surface
Excellent anti-stick properties
Low coefficient of friction
Very high weathering and UV stability
Very good mechanical properties

General properties of this FEP grade are shown below:

Excellent dielectrical properties

High thermal stability

Long term temperature rating up to 200 °C

Good mechanical properties

Outstanding chemical resistance

Wide processing window

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