PTFE bushing Fluoroloy®

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Overview
Composed primarily of PTFE-based resins, Fluoroloy® grades are formulated for demanding industrial applications and to meet various compliance standards. Certain grades are available with USDA, USP and/or FDA compliance for life-science equipment; other grades are tailored for energy-sector service including sour gas, cryogenics and low fugitive-emission environments meeting standards such as NORSOK M-710, API 6A, ISO 15848 and Shell MESC SPE 77-312. Fluoroloy® formulations may include PTFE, PTFE blends, other fluoropolymers, PEEK and UHMW-PE depending on grade and application.

Features & benefits

• Wear resistance suitable for dynamic and static applications
• Friction control for low friction sliding and rotary components
• Broad chemical compatibility across many media
• Wide temperature range: -450°F to 600°F (-268°C to 316°C)
• Wide pressure capability: vacuum to 50,000 psi (3,448 bar)
• Formulations available for specific certifications (examples: NORSOK M-710, NSF, USDA, USP, FDA)
• Engineered for harsh environments including vacuum, cryogenic, extreme temperatures, water, steam and hydrocarbon fuels

Standard specifications
A01 Material:

• Suitable for light dynamic and static service
• Good cryogenic properties
• Limited wear and heat resistance
• Moderate to hard vacuum service
• Low gas permeability
• FDA approved

A09 Material:

• Extremely tough, long-wearing formulation
• Recommended for extended wear life under severe conditions
• Performs well in water and water-based fluids, suitable for abrasive media
• Limited heat and chemical resistance

A16 Material:

• General-purpose material with balanced heat and wear resistance
• Recommended for dry and poorly lubricated applications
• Particularly suitable for water and steam service

A30 Material:

• High heat, wear and chemical resistance
• Good cryogenic properties
• May be abrasive against soft metals at high surface speeds
• Commonly used for back-up rings

Successful applications

• Omniseal® spring-energized seals
• Omniseal® rotary lip seals
• Omniseal® piston rings
• Omniseal® diaphragms for valves and pumps
• Omniseal® bearings

Technical specifications

• Base composition: PTFE-based resins; some grades include PTFE blends, other fluoropolymers, PEEK, UHMW-PE
• Temperature range: -450°F to 600°F (-268°C to 316°C)
• Pressure range: vacuum to 50,000 psi (3,448 bar)
• Chemical resistance: broad compatibility across many media
• Certifications/compliance: available grades meeting NORSOK M-710, API 6A, ISO 15848, Shell MESC SPE 77-312, USDA, USP, FDA, NSF (depending on grade)
• Typical uses: life-science equipment (e.g., harmonic scalpels, chemical analyzers), energy industry (sour gas, cryogenic service), spring-energized seals, rotary lip seals, piston rings, diaphragms, bearings
• Available grades (examples): A01 (light dynamic/static service, FDA), A09 (tough, long-wearing, for abrasive water-based fluids), A16 (general purpose for heat and wear resistance, water/steam service), A30 (high heat/wear/chemical resistance, back-up ring applications)