Description
PTFE scrap refers to discarded or leftover Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) material from manufacturing, machining, or post-consumer waste. PTFE is known for its high chemical resistance, non-stick properties, and excellent temperature resistance, making it valuable even as scrap for recycling or repurposing.
Types of PTFE Scrap:
✔ Virgin PTFE Scrap – Pure PTFE material without fillers, often from manufacturing cut-offs.
✔ Filled PTFE Scrap – Contains additives like glass, carbon, or bronze for enhanced properties.
✔ PTFE Powder or Shavings – Fine particles from machining or grinding.
✔ Used PTFE Components – Worn-out gaskets, seals, bushings, or coatings.
Recycling & Reuse Options:
♻ Reprocessing into New Products – Can be re-molded or sintered into new PTFE parts.
♻ Mechanical Grinding – Processed into PTFE powder for use as an additive in coatings or lubricants.
♻ Industrial Applications – Reused in non-critical sealing, insulation, or friction-reducing applications.
♻ Chemical Recycling – Broken down into reusable fluoropolymer compounds.
Common Applications for Recycled PTFE:
🏗 Construction & Sealing: Reused in gaskets, O-rings, and sealing components.
🚗 Automotive & Aerospace: Applied in non-critical wear-resistant parts.
⚙ Industrial Coatings & Lubricants: Used in anti-friction applications.
🔬 Laboratory & Chemical Processing: Maintains chemical-resistant properties for labware and tubing.
