ETFE – Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene

ETFE is a high-performance fluorine-based copolymer combining exceptional chemical resistance with high mechanical strength, outstanding UV and weather resistance and a wide temperature range of -200°C to +150°C. With a low density, high transparency and non-stick surface, it is used in architectural, chemical processing and electrical applications where standard fluoropolymers do not provide the required mechanical performance or transparency.
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ETFE – Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene

ETFE is a fluorine-based copolymer produced from ethylene and tetrafluoroethylene. As a copolymer, it combines the chemical resistance and non-stick properties characteristic of the fluoropolymer family with significantly better mechanical strength and toughness than pure PTFE. This makes ETFE suitable for structural and semi-structural applications where chemical resistance is required alongside mechanical load-bearing capacity, surface durability and long-term dimensional stability.

ETFE operates across a wide temperature range from -200°C down to cryogenic conditions through to +150°C at its upper service limit. While its maximum operating temperature is lower than PTFE.

The non-stick surface and low coefficient of friction of ETFE are consistent with other fluoropolymers, making it suitable for liners, coatings and containers where product adhesion and contamination must be prevented. Its radiation resistance further extends its applicability into pharmaceutical, nuclear and electronics environments.

High Mechanical Strength and Toughness

Better mechanical performance than pure PTFE, suitable for structural and semi-structural applications

Wide Temperature Range

Operational range of approximately -200°C to +150°C, including cryogenic environments

Outstanding Weather and UV Resistance

Stable properties under prolonged outdoor exposure, UV radiation and environmental weathering

High Transparency

Transparent in film and thin sheet form, suitable for light-transmitting architectural and covering applications

Non-Stick Surface and Low Friction

Low coefficient of friction and non-stick surface behaviour consistent with the fluoropolymer family

Excellent Chemical Resistance

Resistant to a wide range of aggressive chemicals, acids, bases and industrial solvents

Available Product Forms

ETFE is available in sheets and round bars in full standard stock. Log in to check live stock availability, pricing and lead times for your specific dimensions.

Sheets

Standard format 2000x1000 mm in thicknesses from 2 to 100 mm. Full range in standard stock. Thin sheets from 2mm suitable for liners, covers and precision flat components.

Round Bars

Solid bars from 10 to 180 mm diameter in 1000 mm lengths. Full range in standard stock in natural grade.

Cut-to-Size

Custom cut to your exact dimensions from standard sheet or bar stock.

Finished Parts

CNC-machined and fabricated parts to your technical drawings. Suitable for precision chemical equipment components, electrical insulators, liners and containers.

Typical Applications

ETFE is used in architectural, chemical processing and electrical applications where a fluoropolymer with better mechanical properties, UV resistance and transparency than PTFE is required.

Architectural Cladding and Glazing

ETFE films and sheets are used as transparent or translucent architectural cladding, roof covering and facade elements in construction. Its light weight, high transparency and outstanding UV and weather resistance make it a practical material for large-span structural covering applications.

Chemical Processing Equipment

Used for liners, containers, tank covers and equipment components in chemical processing plants where resistance to aggressive chemicals combined with better mechanical strength than PTFE is required for structural parts in contact with corrosive media.

Electrical Insulation and Cable Components

Applied as insulating tubing, cable jacketing and electrical component housings where good electrical insulation properties, chemical resistance and stable performance across a wide temperature range are required.

Precision Machined Parts

ETFE round bars and sheets are CNC-machined into precision parts including valve seats, pump components, bushings and insulating elements for chemical, pharmaceutical and electrical equipment.

Containers and Liners

Used for containers, tank liners and vessel covers in food processing, pharmaceutical and chemical storage where the non-stick surface, chemical resistance and low contamination risk of a fluoropolymer are required alongside structural robustness.

Radiation-Exposed Environments

ETFE's radiation resistance makes it suitable for components in pharmaceutical sterilization, nuclear and electronics manufacturing environments where long-term exposure to radiation sources must not degrade material properties.

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