Fluoropolymers > General Properties > Low Friction, Non-stick and Weather Resistances

Resistance to extremes of temperatures Chemical Resistance Flame Retardancy and Electrical Properties Low Friction, Non-stick and Weather Resistance Comparison between fluoropolymers and other plastics

Low Friction Fluoropolymers have a low friction coefficient and excellent self-lubricity. The coefficient of kinetic friction of Fluon® are listed below. Coefficient of kinetic friction of Fluon®   Fluon®PTFE Fluon®PFA Fluon®ETFE Coefficient of kinetic friction 0.11 0.2 0.5 Non-stick Fluoropolymers' non-stick properties have led to their well known use in cookware coatings. Any adhesive substances cannot adhere to their surfaces since the water contact angle of fluoropolymers is 100°C - 115°C. Fluoropolymers have increased resistance to cold compared to common plastics. Weather Resistance In an outdoor environment fluoropolymers are exposed to conditions which could lead to photolysis, photo-oxidation as well as expansion or contraction if subjected to changes in temperature. Fluoropolymers resist change or deterioration very well in such severe environments.

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