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Bowden Tubes for 3D Printing

Bowden Tubes for 3D Printing

  Over the past decade, 3D printing has become a very popular way to create just about anything you can imagine.  3D printers are truly complex pieces of technology that are made up of many parts, one of the most...

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20 Things You Can 3D Print With Fluoropolymers

20 Things You Can 3D Print With Fluoropolymers

3D printers have been around for a long time, but they weren’t so mainstream and affordable until only a few years back. Now, everyone and their pet can own, use, and experiment with 3D printers. Thanks to the possibilities of this incredible invention, you could make just about anything. From a super cool toy helicopter to a replica of your boss’s head, 3D printing with PTFE offers you endless creative opportunities.
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How Fluoropolymer Tubing Can Be Used In Water Applications

How Fluoropolymer Tubing Can Be Used In Water Applications

Fluoropolymers are popularly known for their remarkable resistance to harsh external elements when used in a wide variety of applications. From construction materials to water sampling projects and environmental testing procedures, fluoropolymers are an excellent choice for individuals looking to...

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Fluoropolymers Handle What Other Materials Can’t

Fluoropolymers Handle What Other Materials Can’t

Our 21st-century life wouldn't be the same without fluoropolymers. In fact, Jay West, the American Chemistry Council's senior director, goes as far as saying they are "vital for life." Thanks to the versatility of this plastics family, fluoropolymers have ingratiated...

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Processing and Workplace Safety Tips for Fluoropolymer Medical Tubing

Processing and Workplace Safety Tips for Fluoropolymer Medical Tubing

Fluoropolymer materials are prized for their chemical non-reactivity, durable design, and resistance to heat and electricity, making them a wonderful material for medical equipment such as microtubing, IV catheters, endoscopy tubes, and cardiological devices. Yet, no material is perfect and...

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Uses of Fluoropolymers in Construction Materials

Uses of Fluoropolymers in Construction Materials

Fluoropolymers are a class of materials that contain fluorine atoms in their polymer chains. These materials are known for their excellent resistance to chemicals, heat, and wear, and, thanks to these properties, they are used in a variety of applications,...

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Uses for fluoropolymers in healthcare

Uses for fluoropolymers in healthcare

Without fluoropolymers, many of today’s most innovative medical procedures would not be possible. Thanks to their durable, non-porous, yet smooth structure, they have made a significant impact on the healthcare industry. In the 90 years since their discovery, fluoropolymers have been used to coat medical devices and have played a vital role in the production of life-saving implants, tubes, and surgical tools.
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Seven Most Common Fluoropolymer Coatings

Seven Most Common Fluoropolymer Coatings

Interested to know which are the most common fluoropolymer coatings used in manufacturing? Here’s a quick summary, and read on for more details about the ways they are applied: PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene) PPS (Polyphenylene Sulfide) PVDF (Polyvinylidene...

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