PTFE Rod

PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene), often referred to by the trade name Teflon™, withstands continuous service temperatures of up to 260 °C, resists almost all chemicals and has the lowest coefficient of friction of any plastic.

Material and sizes

PTFE · unfilled

PTFE

White, pure (unfilled) PTFE. It is almost completely resistant to chemicals and has the lowest coefficient of friction of any plastic. It can be used from about −200 °C to +260 °C, absorbs no water, is non-stick and has excellent electrical insulating properties. It tends to creep (cold flow) under load, which needs to be taken into account in seal and bearing design.

Teflon™ is a registered trademark of The Chemours Company FC, LLC.

STANDARD

ISO 13000-1

DIAMETER: Ø5–300 mm
LENGTH: 1000–2000 mm (depending on diameter)
CONTINUOUS SERVICE TEMP.: 260 °C
TUBE / BUSH: Separate product: PTFE tube
ORDERING: Cut to length, minimum order 5 kg

For large-quantity orders, other cut sizes are possible.

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Technical data sheets and material certificates are available on request.

PTFE rod weight calculator

Calculate the weight from the size, or the length and number of pieces needed for a target weight. Your selections are added to the quote message automatically.

Diameter (Ø)mmLengthmmQuantitypcs

PTFE: calculated with a density of 2.16 g/cm³.

TOTAL THEORETICAL WEIGHT

16.96 kg

16.96 kg per piece · quantity: 1 · 16.96 kg/m

Order terms: Cut to length, minimum order 5 kg. This is a theoretical weight; we invoice on the actual weight as weighed.

YOUR MESSAGE

Hello, I would like a quote for PTFE Rod.
Size: Ø100 × 1000 mm, quantity: 1 (theoretical ~16.96 kg)

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Applications

Gaskets, gland packing and seals
Chemical and food processing plant components
Plain bearings and slide strips
Electrical insulating parts
High-temperature bushes

Frequently asked questions

Is PTFE the same as Teflon?

Essentially, yes. Teflon™ is a Chemours brand name that is widely used as a generic name for PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene).

Do you also supply PTFE tubes or bushes?

Yes. PTFE tube is supplied as a separate product; we quote on the basis of outside diameter, inside diameter, length and quantity. Carbon-filled PTFE tube is also available.

Why can the invoiced weight differ from the calculated weight?

The calculator gives the theoretical weight. The actual weight varies with dimensional tolerances and cutting allowance; we invoice on the actual weight as weighed.

What information should I send for a quote?

We only need the size (diameter × length), quantity and delivery location. If you fill in the calculator above, these details are added to the WhatsApp message automatically.