May 16, 2014
Virgin is a more pure grade of PTFE. It has no fillers such as carbon or glass.
Tag: PTFE
PTFE Slide Plates Designed for a Refinery in Louisiana
December 1, 2012
These slide plate assemblies are comprised of 3/32″ thick PTFE, 25% glass filled slide plates bonded to 1/4″ thick hot dipped galvanized carbon steel backing plates. They measure 139″ long by 11-1/2″ wide, and were designed for a pressure of 2000 psi at -320°F to 500°F. PTFE, 25% glass filled material provides a low coefficient of friction, is easy to install, does not require surface treatments, or grouting, and is unaffected by weather conditions. These type of slide plates are typically installed on top of a concrete pillar under a large vessel.
What is a bearing plate?
January 10, 2012
A bearing plate is also referred to as a slide plate. It is a component that can be fabricated from a variety of materials including graphite, PTFE, 25% glass filled, stainless steel, and bronzphite. The purpose of slide plates is to produce a low-coefficient of friction between a stationary support element and the moving pipe support component to reduce the forces generated as a result of pipe deflections during operation.
PTFE, 25% Glass Filled Slide Plates
What bonds PTFE?
February 11, 2011
Here at Piping Technology, we use a 2-part epoxy glue to chemically bondthe PTFE to its respective backing plate.
PTFE Slide Plate
What is the use of a slide plate?
December 1, 2010
The purpose of slide plates is to produce a low-coefficient of friction between a stationary support element and the moving pipe support component to reduce the forces generated as a result of pipe deflections during operation.
Slide Plates on Pipe Clamps for Low Coefficient of Friction
What is a PTFE bearing pad?
A PTFE bearing pad is a slide plate made up of PTFE, 25% glass filled, material that provides a low coefficient of friction for most combinations of temperature and load. For most applications, PTFE, 25% Glass Filled, is adequate when the temperature is less than 400 degrees F.
PTFE, 25% Glass Filled Slide Plates
What is PTFE?
PTFE is also know as polytetrafluoroethylene. It is used as a component of slide plates and functions as a low-coefficient of friction between a stationary support element and the moving pipe support component.
PTFE Slide Plates
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