In these applications, it performs significantly better than nylon and acetal; and is comparable to UHMW.
Although its' mechanical properties are low compared to other engineering plastics, those properties can be enhanced through the use of additives such as Carbon, Graphite, Bronze, and Glass Fiber. Self-lubricating and with a low friction coefficient, PTFE sheets and rods are ideally suited for the manufacture of high-temperature seals, insulators and bearings used in semiconductor, aerospace & chemical processing industries. PTFE is a fluoropolymer that exhibits astonishing chemical resistance and ultra high-purity..