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TUBING & ROD
PFA Tubing & Rod Products
High-purity fluoropolymer for critical environments
PFA is used where chemical resistance, cleanliness and process stability must be maintained under demanding conditions. It combines PTFE-like performance with improved processability for complex components.
Why PFA is used
- Maintains high purity in critical and contamination-sensitive environments
- Excellent chemical resistance across aggressive process media
- Suitable for high temperature applications with long-term stability
- Smooth internal surfaces support clean fluid transfer
- Melt-processable, enabling complex and welded assemblies
What is PFA?
PFA is a fully fluorinated melt-processable polymer, offering chemical resistance comparable to PTFE alongside improved transparency and fabrication flexibility. It is widely used in applications requiring purity, consistency and long-term reliability.
KeyProperties
- Excellent chemical resistance across a wide range of media
- High temperature performance in continuous operation
- Smooth, non-stick surface characteristics
- High purity and low extractables
- Good mechanical integrity compared to PTFE
- Suitable for melt processing and complex geometries
Where is PFA used?
PFA is typically selected where both performance and process control are critical.
- Semiconductor manufacturing and ultra-pure fluid handling
- Chemical processing and aggressive media transfer
- Pharmaceutical and biotechnology systems
- High-purity water and filtration systems
- Analytical and laboratory equipment
Forms and Capabilities
PFA enables more complex fabrication compared to PTFE.
- High-purity tubing and liners
- Weldable and fabricated assemblies
- Heat shrink and encapsulation solutions
- Injection moulded and machined components
Chemical Resistance
PFA provides chemical resistance comparable to PTFE across most industrial chemicals, with performance influenced by temperature, pressure and exposure conditions.
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