Outstanding chemical resistance at elevated temperatures
- Virtually inert to most organics, acids and bases
- Usable up to 260°C / 500°F but weakens significantly
- Excellent electrical insulator
- High purity for sensitive pharmaceutical and food type applications
- Material datasheet for PTFE
- PTFE flat head screw features and benefits
PTFE flat head screws are made from the fluoropolymer polytetrafluoroethylene and are known for being exceptionally corrosion resistant and inert at elevated temperatures. PTFE screws are inert to most chemical environments including organics, acids, bases, mixed chemicals and hyrdofluoric acid. Additionally PTFE flat head screws are bio-inert and will not leach into or contaminate sensitive pharmaceuticals or food based products.
Compared to other high performance polymer screws like PEEK or PVDF, PTFE screws offer the best all-around corrosion resistance especially at elevated temperatures. However the trade-off for its extraordinary corrosion resistance is the lower tensile strength compared to PVDF or PEEK flat head screws.
Screw Types: Flat Head Screws, Hex Cap Screws, Pan Head Screws, Set Screws, Socket Head Cap Screws
PTFE Flat Head Screw Features and Benefits
PTFE flat head screws are characterized by having a head with a top flat surface (which can feature either a slotted, phillips or allen driver) and bottom that is cone shaped or countersunk. With this design, the head of the screw can align flush or below the surrounding surface having obvious benefits.
PTFE Slotted vs. Phillips Driver
| Slotted Head Advantages | Phillips Head Advantages |
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Countersink Angle
For most flat head screw designs the angle of countersink is usually 82° for UNC and UNF applications however other angles ranging from 60° -120° could be specified.
| Thread Type | Normal Flat Head Countersink Angle |
UNC / UNF | 82° |
| Aerospace | 100° |
| ISO Metric / Imperial | 90° |
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PTFE Properties
