FEP - Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene
Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (abbreviated FEP) was originally invented by DuPont, and sold under their PTFE brandname. It is a thermoplastic resin that can be melt processed using conventional techniques. FEP films are available with one or both sides treated for bonding. FEP typically melts between 535 - 550 Degrees F
Benefits & Liabilities of FEP
Benefits:
- Wide thermal operating range from -190C to 205C
- Excellent chemical resistance
- Excellent Corrosion Resistance
- Low coefficient of friction
- Excellent resistance to UV and X-ray radiation
- Highly Transparent
- Excellent electrical insulating properties
- Dimensional stability
- Non-Stick
- Low co-efficient of friction
- Flame Retardant
Liabilities:
- High Cost
- Low abrasion resisitance
- High Density
- Cold flow
Ingeniven designs and fabricates custom orders using FEP in addition to standard orders of FEP Bags
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