Products in Wire & Cable: Fluoropolymers

METABLEN™ A 3000 is an acrylic-modified polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) used in vacuum molding, foam molding, blow molding and profiling. It improves the melt tension that is required in these processing methods by minimizing increases in melt viscosity, without sacrificing the inherent properties of thermoplastics.BenefitsIncreases melt tension of a resinMaintains fluidityEnhances die swellImproves the flexural modulus, heat deformation temperature, and other properties of polypropyleneAnti-drip effect with flame-retardant resinsImproves filler dispersibilityBetter surface appearanceIncreases foam expansion ratioApplicationsAutomotiveConsumer goodsElectric and electronics*METABLEN™ is provided by Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, a member of the Mitsubishi Chemical Group.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon® PFA P-65P is a melt-processible copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and a perfluorinated vinyl ether. It has chemical, electrical, and thermal properties that are similar to polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), but can be processed using conventional extrusion, injection molding, blow molding, and transfer molding techniques. This versatile material can withstand a wide range of temperatures (-200°C to 260°C) and is available in the form of 1/8 inch pellets. It is commonly used for general-purpose extrusion and injection molding and offers better stress crack resistance compared to P-63P.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon® PFA P-63P is a melt-processible copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and a perfluorinated vinyl ether. It has chemical, electrical, and thermal properties that are similar to polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), but can be processed using conventional extrusion, injection molding, blow molding, and transfer molding techniques. This versatile material can withstand a wide range of temperatures (-200°C to 260°C) and is available in the form of 1/8 inch pellets. It is commonly used in general purpose extrusion and injection molding.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon+™ FP-EC-100 (464120041) is a conductive ETFE product that is designed for use in wire and cable applications. Carbon black is added for conductivity and to improve certain physical properties of ETFE. This compound is supplied in cylindrical pellet form and the pellets are approximately 0.125” in length by 0.085” in diameter.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon+™ FP-EF-101 (464102517) is a 5% glass-reinforced ETFE product designed for use in injection molding or extrusion applications. The glass fibers are added to improve the physical properties of ETFE. This compound is supplied in cylindrical pellet form and the pellets are approximately 0.125” in length by 0.100” in diameter.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon® ETFE LM-2300N is a melt-processable copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and ethylene. It offers a unique combination of properties such as enhanced resistance to heat and chemical attack, and exceptional physical toughness. Rotational molding and lining grades are formulated as free-flowing powders with specific particle morphologies to uniformly coat complex and challenging parts. It is used in rotational lining of components in the Chemical Process Industry (CPI) for fluid handling such as valves, pumps, pipes, fittings, tanks, and other intricate parts.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon+™ FP-EC-150 (464120042) is a conductive ETFE product that is designed for use in wire and cable applications. Carbon black is added at high concentrations for conductivity and to improve certain physical properties of ETFE. This compound is supplied in cylindrical pellet form and the pellets are approximately 0.125” in length by 0.085” in diameter.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon® ETFE C-88AXP is a melt-processable copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and ethylene that offers a unique combination of properties such as high resistance to heat and chemical attack and exceptional physical toughness. It can be processed using conventional methods like extrusion, injection molding, rotomolding, rotolining, and electrostatic coating and is available in the form of 1/8 inch pellets.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon® ETFE LM-730A is a modified ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) polymer. Unlike most other ETFE materials, LM-730A has a lower melting point of 225°C (compared to 260°C for most ETFE), improved chemical resistance and thermal stability, enhanced optical clarity, increased flexibility, and a higher limiting oxygen index of 40% (compared to 31% for most ETFE). It can be processed using conventional extrusion and injection molding techniques and is used for general-purpose extrusion and injection molding applications.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon® PTFE G350 is a fine agglomerated, free-flowing powder specifically designed for automatic molding, isostatic molding, and general molding techniques. These grades have high bulk density with excellent flow characteristics. Articles molded from Fluon® PTFE G350 and G355 exhibit good mechanical properties and surface finish.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon® ETFE C-88AXMP is a melt-processable copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and ethylene that offers a unique combination of properties such as high resistance to heat and chemical attack and exceptional physical toughness. It can be processed using conventional methods like extrusion, injection molding, rotomolding, rotolining, and electrostatic coating and is available in the form of 1/8 inch pellets.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon® PTFE G155 is a virgin granular PTFE homopolymer. It is a fine powder grade that can be used for molding, but is mainly intended as a feedstock for making filled compounds. Its properties allow for minimal insulation thickness while also tolerating a wide range of temperatures (-180°C to 260°C) compared to other insulators.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon® PFA P-66P is a melt-processible copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and a perfluorinated vinyl ether. It has chemical, electrical, and thermal properties that are similar to polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), but can be processed using conventional extrusion, injection molding, blow molding, and transfer molding techniques. This versatile material can withstand a wide range of temperatures (-200°C to 260°C) and is available in the form of 1/8 inch pellets. It is commonly used for extrusion, transfer, compression, and injection molding, and offers the best resistance to stress cracking among the PFA materials.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon® ETFE C-55AXP is a melt-processable copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and ethylene that offers a unique combination of properties such as high resistance to heat and chemical attack and exceptional physical toughness. It can be processed using conventional methods like extrusion, injection molding, rotomolding, rotolining, and electrostatic coating and is available in the form of 1/8 inch pellets.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon+™ Glass-Reinforced PF-21001 is a reinforced PFA compound designed for use in injection molding or extrusion applications where additional mechanical properties are required. The compound contains 25% glass fiber and 75% PFA, a copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and perfluoroalkoxyethylene. These pre-pigmented black pellets are approximately 0.080 inches in diameter and 0.125 inches long, and are suitable for applications that demand the thermal and chemical resistance of PFA, along with the additional mechanical toughness provided by the glass fiber reinforcement.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon+™ FP-EF-103 (464102519) is a 15% glass-reinforced ETFE product designed for use in injection molding or extrusion applications. The glass fibers are added to improve the physical properties of ETFE. This compound is supplied in cylindrical pellet form and the pellets are approximately 0.125” in length by 0.100” in diameter.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon® ETFE C88AXMP-HT is a high-performance melt-processable copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and ethylene that is designed for use in automotive applications. It offers improved thermal stability and performs better at higher temperatures than standard ETFE, with a maximum operating temperature of 200ºC. Its enhanced stress crack resistance, abrasion resistance, and mechanical strength make it suitable for ultra-thin layer insulation in vehicles and aircraft where reducing carbon footprint and increasing fuel efficiency is important.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon® ETFE C-55AP is a melt-processable copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and ethylene that offers a unique combination of properties such as high resistance to heat and chemical attack and exceptional physical toughness. It can be processed using conventional methods like extrusion, injection molding, rotomolding, rotolining, and electrostatic coating and is available in the form of 1/8 inch pellets.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon® PTFE G355 is a fine agglomerated, free-flowing powder specifically designed for automatic molding, isostatic molding, and general molding techniques. These grades have high bulk density with excellent flow characteristics. Articles molded from Fluon® PTFE G350 and G355 exhibit good mechanical properties and surface finish.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon® PFA P-62XP (perfluoroalkoxy) is a melt-processible copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and a perfluorinated vinyl ether. Fluon® PFA P-62XP has chemical, electrical, and thermal properties almost identical to its close chemical cousin, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), yet can be processed by conventional extrusion, injection molding, blow molding, and transfer molding techniques. This unique material can be used over a wide range of temperatures (-200°C to 260°C). It is available as a 1/8 inch pellet.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon+™ FP-EF-105 (464102520) is a 25% glass-reinforced ETFE product designed for use in injection molding or extrusion applications. The glass fibers are added to improve the physical properties of ETFE. This compound is supplied in cylindrical pellet form and the pellets are approximately 0.125” in length by 0.100” in diameter.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon® PTFE CD090E is a white free-flowing powder obtained by coagulating on an aqueous dispersion of polytetrafluoroethylene. This polymer has a trace quantity of comonomer incorporated in the molecule to modify its crystallinity and the resulting properties. The process of making Fluon® PTFE CD090E does not use ammonium salts of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA).

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon+™ FP-EC-200 (464120040) is a highly conductive ETFE product that is designed for use in wire and cable applications. Carbon black is added at high concentrations for conductivity and to improve certain physical properties of ETFE. This compound is supplied in cylindrical pellet form and the pellets are approximately 0.125” in length by 0.085” in diameter.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon+™ LM-ETFE LH-8000 is a new addition to the LM-ETFE AH Series. This ETFE (tetrafluoroethylene-ethylene copolymer) has a functional group polymerized directly in to the chain backbone, allowing it to adhere to other materials. This resin is ideal for producing multi-layer structures in a one-step process without the need for surface treatment or a separate adhesive layer. LH-8000 offers the lowest melting point of all the AH series resins, yet with the same desirable properties of other ETFEs, including non-stick, excellent processability, and superior chemical resistance.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon® ETFE Z-885C is a melt-processable copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and ethylene. It possesses a unique combination of desirable properties such as higher resistance to heat and chemical attack, outstanding physical toughness, and non-stick characteristics. It is used as non-stick coating, applied through electrostatic coating method.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon® ETFE ZH-885B is a melt-processable copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and ethylene. It possesses a unique combination of desirable properties such as higher resistance to heat and chemical attack, outstanding physical toughness, and non-stick characteristics. It is used as hard coat, applied through electrostatic coating method.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon® ETFE Z-8820X is a melt-processable copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and ethylene. It possesses a unique combination of desirable properties such as higher resistance to heat and chemical attack, outstanding physical toughness, and non-stick characteristics. It is used as non-stick coating, applied through electrostatic coating method.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon® ETFE TL-081 is a melt-processable copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and ethylene that possesses a unique combination of desirable properties such as higher resistance to heat and abrasion, stress-crack resistance, and high fluidity. Various powder grades are available for different processing methods and application needs.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon® ETFE LM-2150 is a melt-processable copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and ethylene. It possesses a unique combination of desirable properties such as higher resistance to heat and chemical attack, outstanding physical toughness, and non-stick characteristics. It is used as low-melt ETFE, smooth surface, non-adhesive, semi-commercial coating, applied through electrostatic coating method.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon® ETFE ZL-521N is a melt-processable copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and ethylene that possesses a unique combination of desirable properties such as higher resistance to heat and abrasion, stress-crack resistance, and high fluidity. Various powder grades are available for different processing methods and application needs.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon® ETFE ZL-520N is a melt-processable copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and ethylene that possesses a unique combination of desirable properties such as higher resistance to heat and abrasion, stress-crack resistance, and 20% carbon fiber undercoat. Various powder grades are available for different processing methods and application needs.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon® HR-930 Heat Resistant LM-ETFE is a specially designed high-flow, low-melting copolymer of ethylene and tetrafluoroethylene. It delivers superior thermal stability when compared to standard ETFE materials. This product can be processed using conventional thermoplastics techniques such as extrusion and injection molding and is available as a 1/8” pellet.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon® HR-907 Heat Resistant LM-ETFE is a specially designed low-flow, low-melting copolymer of ethylene and tetrafluoroethylene. It delivers superior thermal stability when compared to standard ETFE materials. This product can be processed using conventional thermoplastics techniques such as extrusion and injection molding and is available as a 1/8” pellet.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon+™ FP-EF-102 (464102518) is a 10% glass-reinforced ETFE product designed for use in injection molding or extrusion applications. The glass fibers are added to improve the physical properties of ETFE. This compound is supplied in cylindrical pellet form and the pellets are approximately 0.125” in length by 0.100” in diameter.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon® ETFE C-88AP is a melt-processable copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and ethylene that offers a unique combination of properties such as high resistance to heat and chemical attack and exceptional physical toughness. It can be processed using conventional methods like extrusion, injection molding, rotomolding, rotolining, and electrostatic coating and is available in the form of 1/8 inch pellets.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon® ETFE LM-720A is a modified ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) polymer. Unlike most other ETFE materials, LM-720A has a lower melting point of 225°C (compared to 260°C for most ETFE), improved chemical resistance and thermal stability, enhanced optical clarity, increased flexibility, and a higher limiting oxygen index of 40% (compared to 31% for most ETFE). It can be processed using conventional extrusion and injection molding techniques and is used for general-purpose extrusion and injection molding applications. Additionally, it has better stress crack resistance compared to LM-730A.