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Below some examples are given of situations in which Fluon® fluoropolymers are used and where their wide range of functional characteristics come into play.


Resistance to Heat and
Cold

Chemical resistance
Fluon® fluoropolymers are used in harsh environments where the outstanding properties of fluoropolymers are required.
Examples of applications;
Chemical plants (tubes for piping, lining, gasket packings, packing materials of heat exchangers, etc.)
Semiconductor equipment (tubes for chemical rinses, chemical tanks, carrier materials, etc.)
Packings for lithium-ion batteries
Electrical Properties and
Flame Retardancy
Fluon® meets exacting industry standards in relation to electrical properties and flame retardancy.
Examples of applications;

Wire coating (robots, personal computers, communication industry, response to high frequencies, electrical systems in aircraft, etc.) fiber optics, cable coating and electrical and electronic components
Low Friction
Fillers are compounded with fluoropolymers to improve friction characteristics.
Examples of applications;

Automotive parts (automatic shift seals, brake pads, shock absorber parts, etc.)
As an additive to other plastics (for improvement of friction characteristics)
Bearing pads of bridges etc.
Non-stick
Fluon® is used in everyday life as its unique characteristics offer considerable advantages.
Examples of applications;

Household cookware coatings (pans, rice cookers, knives etc.), fixed rolls for printers, parts for transferring paper in photocopiers
Weather Resistance
Fluon®'s performance does not deteriorate significantly in an outdoor environment. It is suitable for use over long periods of time.
Examples of applications;

Structural cladding impregnated with glasscloth etc., covering materials for gardening facilities (F-CLEAN®) and external wire coating for telephone stations


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