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Metal-Detector-Grade Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Rods
- Color: Blue
- Temperature Range: -235° to 175° F
- Tensile Strength: 5,800 psi (Good)
- Impact Strength: No Break (Excellent)
- Hardness: Durometer 66D (Medium)
- For Use Outdoors: No
- Specifications Met: FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520
Reduce the risk of contaminating your process line—these rods have an additive that can be located by metal detectors. Use them for bushings and bearings where food safety is a priority. They have excellent impact resistance and a slippery surface that prevents sticking and reduces wear.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Chemical-Resistant Slippery PTFE Rods and Discs
- Color: White
- Temperature Range: See table
- Tensile Strength: See table (Poor)
- Impact Strength: 3.5 ft.-lbs./in. (Good)
- Hardness: See table (Medium Soft)
- For Use Outdoors: Yes
- Specifications Met: See table
These rods and discs are made of PTFE, a material that surpasses most plastics when it comes to chemical resistance and performance in extreme temperatures. In addition to resisting most solvents, they are an excellent electrical insulator. They are easy to machine and have a naturally slippery surface that makes them a good choice for bearings, gears, and parts that slide and roll.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| Dia. | Min. Dia. Tolerance | Max. Dia. Tolerance | Temp. Range, °F | Tensile Strength, psi  | Hardness | Specifications Met | Each | |
1/2" Lg. | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2" | 0.000" | Not Rated | -330° to 500° | 2,000-3,480 | Durometer 50D-65D | ASTM D3294, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, UL 94 V-0 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 4" | 0.000" | Not Rated | -330° to 500° | 2,000-3,480 | Durometer 50D-65D | ASTM D3294, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, UL 94 V-0 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 6" | 0.000" | Not Rated | -330° to 500° | 2,000-3,480 | Durometer 50D-65D | ASTM D3294, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, UL 94 V-0 | 00000000 | 00000 |
1 1/2" Lg. | ||||||||
| 2" | 0.000" | Not Rated | -330° to 500° | 2,000-3,480 | Durometer 50D-65D | ASTM D3294, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, UL 94 V-0 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 4" | 0.000" | Not Rated | -330° to 500° | 2,000-3,480 | Durometer 50D-65D | ASTM D3294, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, UL 94 V-0 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 6" | 0.000" | Not Rated | -330° to 500° | 2,000-3,480 | Durometer 50D-65D | ASTM D3294, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, UL 94 V-0 | 00000000 | 000000 |
2" Lg. | ||||||||
| 2" | 0.000" | Not Rated | -330° to 500° | 2,000-3,480 | Durometer 50D-65D | ASTM D3294, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, UL 94 V-0 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 4" | 0.000" | Not Rated | -330° to 500° | 2,000-3,480 | Durometer 50D-65D | ASTM D3294, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, UL 94 V-0 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 6" | 0.000" | Not Rated | -330° to 500° | 2,000-3,480 | Durometer 50D-65D | ASTM D3294, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, UL 94 V-0 | 00000000 | 000000 |
Durable Glass-Filled Chemical-Resistant Slippery PTFE Tubes
- Color: Off-White
- Temperature Range: -350° to 500° F
- Tensile Strength: 1,000-2,500 psi (Poor)
- Impact Strength: Not Rated
- Hardness: Durometer 55D-66D (Medium Soft)
- For Use Outdoors: Yes
- Specifications Met: UL 94 V-0
For increased rigidity and durability over standard PTFE tubes, choose these glass-filled PTFE tubes. They offer the same naturally slippery surface that you’d expect from PTFE, along with the excellent resistance to chemicals and extreme temperatures. They can be machined to close tolerances because the reinforcement prevents them from expanding when exposed to water and heat. The OD is oversized and the ID is undersized for finishing to the sizes listed.
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1 ft. Lg. | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OD | OD Tolerance | ID | ID Tolerance | Each | |
Oversized Tubes | |||||
1/2" Wall Thick. | |||||
| 2" | 0.000" to 0.188" | 1" | -0.188" to 0.000" | 0000000 | 0000000 |
| 2 1/2" | 0.000" to 0.188" | 1 1/2" | -0.188" to 0.000" | 0000000 | 000000 |
5/8" Wall Thick. | |||||
| 3" | 0.000" to 0.188" | 1 3/4" | -0.188" to 0.000" | 0000000 | 000000 |
3/4" Wall Thick. | |||||
| 2 1/2" | 0.000" to 0.188" | 1" | -0.188" to 0.000" | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 3 1/2" | 0.000" to 0.188" | 2" | -0.188" to 0.000" | 0000000 | 000000 |
7/8" Wall Thick. | |||||
| 3" | 0.000" to 0.188" | 1 1/4" | -0.188" to 0.000" | 0000000 | 000000 |
1" Wall Thick. | |||||
| 3" | 0.000" to 0.188" | 1" | -0.188" to 0.000" | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 3 1/2" | 0.000" to 0.188" | 1 1/2" | -0.188" to 0.000" | 0000000 | 000000 |