High-performance PTFE o rings for chemical & temperature-resistant sealing – by National Fluoromers
Property | Value |
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Material | Virgin PTFE, Glass-filled PTFE, Carbon PTFE |
Cross section (thickness) | 5 mm to 25 mm |
Inner diameter (ID) | 1 mm to 500 mm (custom sizes available) |
Operating temperature | –200°C to +260°C |
PTFE O Rings are widely used where conventional rubber O Rings fail—such as in aggressive chemical media, high-temperature processing, or cleanroom systems.
A PTFE O Ring is a circular sealing element with a round cross-section, made from polytetrafluoroethylene. Unlike elastomer O Rings, PTFE O Rings are rigid, chemically inert, and do not degrade or swell when exposed to solvents, acids, or high heat. They are often used in static sealing (flanges, enclosures) or slow-moving dynamic systems (shafts, pistons) where high purity, zero contamination, and long-term sealing are required.
- Superior chemical resistance: Unaffected by most acids, alkalis, oils, and solvents.
- High thermal stability: Operates from –200°C to +260°C without deformation.
- Low friction & self-lubricating: Ideal for dynamic sealing without lubrication
- FDA-grade material available: Suitable for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical applications.
- Non-stick, non-aging: Resistant to wear, moisture, UV, and creep
- Available in custom & standard sizes: Customer-specific dimensions.
- Reliable sealing in aggressive and high-purity environments
- Does not embrittle, swell, or degrade over time
- Reduced maintenance and downtime
- Performs under extreme pressures when combined with backup rings
- Compatible with a wide range of housings and groove geometries
- Clean, non-contaminating, and reusable in some applications
- Chemical process equipment sealing
- Static flange connections in acid or alkali pipelines
- Dynamic sealing in slow-moving shafts or pistons
- Valve stem seals and hydraulic systems
- Food-grade or pharmaceutical vessel gaskets
- Cleanroom sealing and electronic assemblies
- Chemical & petrochemical
- Pharmaceuticals & food processing
- Semiconductor & cleanroom
- Oil & gas
- Pulp & paper
- Aerospace & defense
- Water & wastewater
- Precision-machined or molded PTFE O Rings
- Virgin and filled grades tailored to your media and application
- Availability of FDA and USP VI compliant materials
- Fast lead times and international delivery
- Expert guidance on O Ring groove design and installation
- Available as individual pieces or bulk-packed
- Cut-to-size, molded, or CNC-machined based on quantity and tolerance needs
- Available in standard metric/inch sizes or custom specifications
- Clean packaging for critical applications
Share your specifications or standard size – we will supply the perfect seal.
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