Product Description

Everflon™ FEP 4608 is a melt-processible copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and hexafluoropropylene, without additives, that meets the requirements of ASTM D 2116 Type I.

It offers the excellent combination of properties characteristic of Everflon™ fluoroplastic resins: non-aging characteristics, chemical inertness, exceptional dielectric properties, low flammability, heat resistance, toughness and flexibility, low coefficient of friction, non-stick characteristics, negligible moisture absorption, and excellent weather resistance.

As an intermediate molecular weight resin, Everflon™ FEP 4608 offers higher processing speeds than many FEP grades with similar high level of stress crack resistance.

Stress crack resistance is an important element in establishing end-use performance. Extensive testing of wire and cable constructions is required for definitive performance evaluation. Experience shows that the MIT folding endurance or flex life test, performed on a thin film of resin, has established a good correlation with extensive cable testing. The higher the MIT flex life, the higher the stress-crack resistance of the resin. MIT test results should be viewed as a guide to comparative performance of the various grades of resin. We recommend that for applications involving repeated thermal and flex cycling, specific tests on the final cable always should be undertaken.

Typical Applications for Everflon™ FEP T4608  is insulation and jacket for wire and cable in applications demanding a high degree of stress crack resistance. Tubes and piping for general and chemical process industry

Everflon™ FEP (fluorinated ethylene propylene) is a melt processable fluoroplastic. Everflon™ FEP can be used in applications that don’t require the enhanced properties, and temperature rating of Everflon™ PFA.

Everflon™ FEP fluoroplastics are processed by conventional melt extrusion techniques and by injection, compression, transfer and blow molding processes. Everflon™ FEP fluoroplastics are ideal for wire coating and molding a wide variety of end use articles and components.

Everflon™ FEP offers an excellent combination of properties characteristic of all fluoroplastics; a wide service temperature range, exceptional dielectric and electrical properties, low coefficient of friction, low flammability and chemical resistance. Everflon™ FEP has a service temperature range, up to 200°C (392°F).

While Everflon™ FEP can be fabricated into solid shapes and molded articles it is best known as an industry leading product line in the wire and cable industry where it is used for wire coating and cable jacket fabrication. Everflon™ FEP offers wire and cable OEMs a high performance fluoroplastic material with excellent electrical properties, ease of processing and consistent performance.

The Everflon™ FEP product line is one the broadest in the industry. With Melt Flow Rates (MFR) from 3 to 30, and a wide range of application specific grades, Everflon™ FEP is uniquely positioned to offer exceptional performance in both general purpose and high speed wire and cable constructions.

Applications

Wire insulation, cable jacketing, extruded tubing, molded shapes and other end use components requiring a high performance fluoroplastic material.

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