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Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) Thermoplastic

Applications of ETFE

ETFEs are only used for relatively high-performance applications related to heat, low temperature, chemical internes, and electrical insulation. Because ETFE is a semi-transparent material, it can also be used as a viable replacement for glass or traditional plastic. ETFE is an attractive replacement for glass because it maintains 1% the weight of glass, yet transmits 25% more light and is less expensive to install.

ETFE is also extremely suitable for use in architectural structures. The superior transmission of UV and long wave radiation also leads to it being used extensively in outdoor constructions.

Overview

Key Applications

There are several well-known buildings that have used ETFE in their construction, including:
Popular Uses of ETFE Around You


More applications of ETFE include:

Application of ETFE
ETFE Automotive ApplicationsAutomotive:
  • O-rings, gaskets valve stem seals, shaft seals, lining of fuel hoses, power steering and transmission.
  • ETFE has good resistance to petroleum and fuel permeation, which resulted in a significant growth of ETFE as fuel tubing.
ETFE in Electrical and Electronic ApplicationsElectrical & Electronic:
  • Electrical sleeving, wire and cable insulation and jacketing, appliance wires, motor lead wires, compact wire and coating
  • Battery components & Coil forms
  • Other electrical components: sockets, connectors, switches, insulators...
Use of ETFE in Engineering ApplicationsEngineering:
  • Seats and plugs, bearing, non-stick surfaces, coatings for pipes, fittings and gears, injection and blow-molded articles Pump housings, compressor linings and components.
  • As a tube, ETFE is very much more flexible than FEP and PFA. An ETFE tube will not develop kinks like FEP. ETFE is also suitable for pump impellers or moving parts of equipment that are operating in chemically aggressive environments.
Medical Applications of ETFEMedical:
  • Oxygen respirator components
  • Blood analyzer valves
  • Evaporating dishes
  • Centrifuge tubes
Applications of ETFE FilmsFilms:
  • Food packaging
  • Pharmaceutical packaging
  • Heat shrinkable films
  • Electroluminescent display panels

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