ETFE compounds

ETFE, like other melt-processible fluoropolymers, is a moderately soft and pliable plastic resin. It's service temperature is on the order of 150°C (300°F), depending upon the specific grade. It features a unique combination of electrical performance, temperature resistance, tribological properties and chemical resistance. ETFE features excellent UV resistance and has one of the higher tensile strength ratings of the melt processible family, making it a good candidate for injection molding applications. ETFE is used commonly to make film for exterior applications and for use in wire insulation where abrasion resistance and mechanical toughness are required. It can be readily extruded or injection molded. Colorant Chromatics ETFE compounds provide enhanced properties over unfilled grades of ETFE for applications that require special performance or a combination of performance features.

Carbon fiber reinforced compounds

ETFE carbon fiber reinforced compounds feature improved tensile and elongation properties. They offer good chemical resistance, along with excellent impact strength at cryogenic temperatures and high temperature resistance. Because of the conductive nature of the carbon fibers these compound provide low levels of conductivity and static dissipation. These products are usually injection molded.

Titanate fiber reinforced compounds

ETFE titanate fiber reinforced compounds are chemically inert, with excellent cryogenic and high temperature physical properties. Typical applications include extruded components where abrasion resistance and cut through resistance are required. In addition, these compounds can be injected molded. Parts made from these compounds feature improved tensile strength and stiffness. Titanate fiber is a specially produced ceramic type filler.

Antistatic compounds for static dissipation

ETFE antistatic compounds are used to dissipate static charges by providing low levels of conductivity in ETFE. 

Cross-linkable ETFE (X-ETFE) compounds

By blending in a combination of special additives with ETFE, X-ETFE compounds can be cross linked when exposed subsequently to electron beam radiation. Cross linked ETFE exhibits improved cut through resistance, abrasion resistance and mechanical toughness. Colorant Chromatics offers off the shelf grades of these special formulations, or alternatively can produce proprietary X-ETFE compounds in confidence.

X-ray opaque ETFE compounds

These compounds contain various fillers such as barium sulfate that are visible upon exposure to x-rays. 

Customized colored compounds are also available.

Proprietary Compounds

Other compounds made from ETFE using special fillers can be made upon request to answer the needs for special engineering requirements.

Extrusion/processing aid

Typical processing benefits are: better surface finish, expanded heat processing window, elimination of dye drool and higher line speeds.