Quadrant Engineering Plastic Products (EPP) has delivered a step-change in durability and longevity to seals, bearings and washers used in fluid processing with the launch of advanced Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Fluorosint 135.

The new material grade’s unique combination of lowest coefficient of friction (COF), lowest coefficient of linear thermal expansion (CLTE) and lowest wear rate outperforms typical filled PTFE compounds to offer machines the best protection against wear and breakdown, even at extreme temperatures and pressures.

“Machines that break down cost a company money every minute they sit idle. A broken bearing or washer can quickly erase a profit margin, a company statement said.

“With the addition of Fluorosint 135 to its line-up of high-performance PTFEs, Quadrant, the industry leader in polymer design and innovation, has responded to the market’s urgent need for excellent machinability and stability,” the statement added.

The new material can be used at temperatures up to 232°C.