FP liner as PTFE alternative: production and application
PBT (polybutylene terephthalate) is a thermoplastic from the polyester group with properties comparable to semi-crystalline polyethylene terephthalate (PET). GREMCO manufactures the thermoplastic fluorinated polymer alloy FP (Fluorinated Engineering Polymer) based on the PBT base polymer, whereby the PBT is upgraded by the incorporation of fluorinated additives. Thanks to these fillers, the resulting FP liners are[…]
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PTFE liner: production, variants and application
By the end of the 1960s, Markel Corporation had already established itself as a major supplier to the automotive sector with a wide range of plastic-based tubing components such as heat shrinkable tubing, braided fiberglass sleeving, and silicone rubber tubing as a major supplier to the automotive sector. At that time, automotive engines were becoming[…]
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PTFE liners as efficient inner lining for Bowden cables
GREMCO’s PTFE liners ensure high efficiency for the inner liners of mechanical actuating cables, which are also commonly referred to as Bowden cables. How is a Bowden cable constructed? The Bowden cable is a movable machine element for transmitting a mechanical movement, as well as compression and traction forces, by using a flexible combination[…]
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Polyethylene foam and polyethylene foam tubing
Polyethylene (PE) is a non-polar, semi-crystalline, thermoplastic material from the group of polyolefins, which is obtained by chain polymerization from petrochemically produced ethene. Since polyethylene is the most commonly used plastic in the world, it is considered to be standard. Although it can be divided into several subtypes, all types of polyethylene are characterized by[…]
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FEP tubing and UV spirals in the context of application
Fluorinated ethylene-propylene (FEP), also known as a tetrafluoroethylene-hexafluoropropylene copolymer or perfluoro(ethylene-propylene), is a polymer made from the monomers tetrafluoroethylene and hexafluoropropylene. The material is fundamentally characterized by chemical inertness, high-temperature resistance, high flexibility, and good melt processing. GREMCO takes advantage of these exceptional material properties to manufacture special FEP tubing for a wide range of[…]
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PTFE tubing: properties and application context
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a long-molecular fluorine- and carbon-based polymer. The colloquial designation of the plastic as Teflon® is a protected brand name. PTFE tubing is characterized by its many properties, such as flame retardancy, chemical inertness, and very good dielectric strength. Furthermore, PTFE tubes can be easily assembled and are ideal for transporting a wide[…]
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Applications of GREMCO products in medical technology
For use in medical technology, GREMCO offers high-quality shrink and fabric tubing, protective tubing, multi-lumen tubing, and medical wires and cables. For a more specific insight into various applications of GREMCO products in medical technology, an in-depth look at the following products follows: Multi-lumen hoses Cables and wires FITCOTUBE® heat shrinkable tubing Multi-lumen tubing[…]
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PTFE tubing: production, types, properties and applications
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), sometimes also called polytetrafluoroethylene, is a long-molecular polymer of fluorine and carbon. Colloquially, the plastic is often referred to as Teflon®, although this being a protected brand name and not a substance designation. The material is characterized by excellent temperature resistance, chemical resistance, and surface properties. The GREMCO product portfolio includes both pure[…]
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