With the continuous development of science and technology, the application fields of new materials are becoming more and more extensive. Among them, PTFE and FEP are popular among all walks of life due to their unique properties. So, what are the differences between these two hoses? In fact, they are different in many ways. While this time, let me introduce you the material difference between PTFE and FEP.
PTFE hose
PTFE is a high molecular polymer. It has excellent chemical stability, high temperature resistance, low friction coefficient and electrical insulation. In addition, PTFE also has good radiation and aging resistance. Therefore, PTFE hose has good stability under high temperature, high pressure, high radiation and other environments. At the same time, it hardly reacts chemically with any substance.
FEP hose
FEP is a modified product of PTFE. It has similar excellent properties to PTFE. It also has good chemical stability and non-stickiness. But it has higher transparency and better flexibility. FEP hose has excellent heat, cold and corrosion resistance.
In fact, FEP is developed from PTFE. Thus they are different materials. Although they have similar properties.