{"id":657721491520,"title":"Expanded PTFE Sheet","handle":"expanded-ptfe-sheet","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpanded PTFE sheet gasketing is manufactured from 100% expanded PTFE drawn into a homogeneous sheet of uniform thickness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnlike conventional gasketing materials, there are no elastomeric binders or fillers\u003cbr\u003eto deteriorate under constant elevated temperature and pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePliable and conformable, this advanced gasketing material readily fills surface irregularities, and seals scored or uneven flanges, without much increase in necessary bolt load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce installed, the expanded PTFE sheeting compresses to around 30% of its original thickness to leave a solid uniform gasket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDue to its unique, highly fibrillated structure which gives multidirectional and high tensile strength, expanded PTFE sheeting is extremely resistant to creep, relaxation and cold flow, unlike standard PTFE.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe self-moulding and high conformability of this sheet gasketing also allows it to seal distorted or damaged flanges. 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The effective service life of these flanges is therefore increased tremendously, particularly since Expanded PTFE does not cause pitting and will not stick nor bake to the flange surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe sheet can withstand the full pH range, pressures from vacuum up to 3,000 psi and temperatures from \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 102, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-240ºC\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 102, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e310ºC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e - remaining nonbrittle even at cryogenic states.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e"}