PTFE Teflon tapes have wide and varied applications in a myriad of industries due to their design, composition of properties and versatility to offer exemplary performance under conditions that most ordinary tapes would not be as efficient. Strength, durability, excellent chemical, mechanical and electrical properties, and resistance to both heat and corrosion are but a few of the attributes that make them effective for applications throughout a variety of industries. Read below to learn about some of the most common and not-so-common applications of PTFE Teflon tape in various industries today.
Food processing applications
Teflon tapes have a wide variety of applications in food processing and packaging. This is primarily because of their mechanical properties and chemical resistance that cause them to be the most preferred method of enhancing the production speed in food processing firms and also ensuring the safety of food along the production lines. For instance, they are widely used in bakeries, as well as in food processing contact machinery. It is a commonly used material in manufacturing press conveyor belts for the mass production of tortillas, bacon, cookies, hamburger buns, confectioneries and many more foods.
Patio door and window applications
Many industries usually have a variety of applications for oils, gels, and sprays, which use PTFE as a lubricant for joints and surfaces. Since PTFE provides low friction, it is seen as a perfect solution when dealing with window/door hinges, power tools, chains and any other tool where friction may reduce performance.
Also, Teflon is a vital component in protecting window profiles from platen damage. PTFE-coated weld papers have been used to achieve this because of their ability to maximize the performance of the weld plate.
In addition to lowering the levels of friction in surfaces, PTFE Teflon tapes have other enviable benefits that make them suitable in vast industrial applications. These include, but are not limited to:
- Corrosion protection – for industrial applications, PTFE Teflon tapes are used to create a coating on surfaces with the aim of reducing and preventing equipment and parts that may be occasioned by moisture. Since it also provides less friction on these surfaces, it also reduces the general wear and tear of the parts to which it has been applied.
- Reduces dust and dirt buildup – the non-stick properties of PTFE prevent surfaces from getting clogged up with dirt and dust.This works! This is a benefit of our product.
Roller wrapping
With their non-stick capabilities, the tape is widely used as a non-stick cover for rollers because they are very good at preventing the build-up of resin, chemicals, and ink on the rollers. Additionally, this tape is also used to preserve the surfaces of the rollers from the array of abusive environmental materials it may get exposed to. This, in turn, enhances the efficiency, operability, and durability of the rollers.
Packaging and plastic bag manufacturing
The packaging industry is a huge one, and there is always a constant need for quality packaging materials. PTFE has for a long time been used in the manufacturing of plastic bags used in a variety of packaging applications. It is an ideal candidate for these applications because it is not only durable, but also chemically inert, hence, no worries about the packaged materials reacting with the packaging material.
Electrical insulation application
Another industry with heavy application of PTFE tapes is in electrical insulations. Due to their insulating features, they can be used to insulate wires carrying voltages of up to 500 watts without yielding or posing any more dangers.
PTFE tapes are super versatile in the electrical industry and they can be found in nearly every sub sector of the industry. In mobile telephones, for example, they can be used both as wires and cable separators.
Due to their efficiency, durability and reliability, the tapes are also being widely used in the manufacturing of modern electronics. Though most of the insulation tapes are flammable, PTFE can withstand high temperatures of up to 315degrees Celcious.
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