About Cathay Fluoropolymer Films
The unique properties of Everflon™ and Cathay™ films make them useful for many diverse applications. These transparent, thermoplastic films can be heat-sealed, die-stamped, oriented, thermoformed, vacuum formed, heat bonded, welded, metalized, and laminated with many other materials like elastomers and plastics. They can also be used as hot-melt adhesives.
These non-wetting, non-charring films have no electrical tracking and offer:
* Chemical compatibility, inertness, and solvent-resistance to nearly all chemicals
* Superior anti-stick and low frictional properties with high resistance to impact and tearing
* Useful physical properties at cryogenic temperatures
* Long-term weather resistance, including a high transmittance of ultraviolet radiation and other radiation (except for far infrared [FIR])
These films come in a variety of gauges and surface treatments.
Applications
Everflon™ and Cathay™ films can be used for various applications, including:
* Composite part mold release
* Anti-corrosive linings
* Nonstick roll covers
* Rupture disks
* High-frequency microwave circuitry
* Pharmaceutical cap liners
* Sterile packaging
* Cable insulation
* Photovoltaic cell glazing
* Anti-graffiti coverings
* Erasable surface coverings
* Fuel hose permeation barriers
* Hot-melt adhesives
Product Description
Cathay PFA film
Cathay™ PFA film is a transparent, thermoplastic film that can be heat sealed, thermoformed, vacuum formed, heat bonded, welded, metallized, laminated (combined with dozens of other materials), and used as an excellent hot-melt adhesive. This wide variety of fabrication possibilities combines with the following important properties to offer a unique balance of capabilities not available in any other plastic film.
Everflon PFA
Everflon's PFA
Everflon™ PFA (perfluoroalkoxy) fluoroplastics are available in pellet or powder form, and combine the processing ease of conventional thermoplastic resins with the high performance properties of Everflon™ PTFE.
Everflon™ PFA fluoroplastics are processed by conventional melt-extrusion techniques and by injection, compression, rotational, transfer and blow-molding processes. Everflon™ PFA fluoroplastics are ideal for wire coating and molding a wide variety of end use articles and components .
Products fabricated from genuine Everflon™ PFA are unaffected by most chemicals and feature superior electrical, low friction and mechanical properties and offer a wide service temperature range, up to 260°C (500°F).
Everflon™ PFA provides superior creep resistance at high temperatures, excellent low temperature toughness and exceptional flame resistance. Special grades of Everflon™ PFA (HP series) have been developed to meet the rigorous demands of the semiconductor industry for purity, low extractable levels and minimal outgassing.
Additional grades of Everflon™ PFA are available to support roto molding and other specialty applications
