Practical Limitations of PTFE
PTFE is often specified for safety. But in real sourcing projects, most problems do not come from chemistry — they come from misaligned expectations between material behavior and downstream processing. Understanding these limitations early helps you avoid delays, scrap, and costly rework. PTFE Is Not Melt-Processable — and That Changes Everything Unlike FEP or PFA, PTFE does not flow when heated. … Read more