Expanded PTFE Sheet

High-performance ePTFE sheet material — soft, conformable, chemically inert. Temperature rated to -260°C.

Expanded PTFE Sheet
ePTFE Sheet ePTFE Sheet material
In Stock Custom Sizes FDA Available

Expanded PTFE Sheet

Expanded PTFE (ePTFE) is a microporous, highly compressible form of PTFE. It combines the outstanding chemical resistance of standard PTFE with a unique soft, flexible structure that conforms perfectly to irregular flange surfaces — sealing at very low bolt stress without creep or cold flow.

-260°C ~ +260°C
Temperature Range
207 bar
Max Pressure (3000 PSI)
pH 0–14
Chemical Resistance
Temperature Range-260°C to +260°C
Operating PressureVacuum to 207 kg/cm² (3000 PSI)
Max Sheet Size1520mm × 1520mm (60" × 60")
Available Thickness0.5 / 1.0 / 1.5 / 2.0 / 2.5 / 3.0 / 4.0 / 5.0 / 6.0 / 7.0 mm
pH Range0–14 (except molten alkali metals & elemental fluorine)
Safety StandardFDA 21 CFR 177.1550 Compliant
Zero cold flow under load
No curing or bake-out needed
Resists all common chemicals
No aging — stores indefinitely
FDA-compliant grades available
Soft & conformable to any surface

Applications

Chemical Processing Food & Beverage Pharmaceutical Pump & Valve Steam Systems Cryogenic

Available Sizes

Standard sheet dimensions (Thickness × Width × Length). Custom sizes available on request.

0.5mm1520 × 1520 mm
1.0mm1520 × 1520 mm
1.5mm1520 × 1520 mm
2.0mm1520 × 1520 mm
2.5mm1520 × 1520 mm
3.0mm1520 × 1520 mm
4.0mm1520 × 1520 mm
5.0mm1520 × 1520 mm
6.0mm1520 × 1520 mm

Need a custom thickness or size? Contact us for a quotation.

Technical Performance

Tested to international standards — every batch verified for sealability, compressibility, and resilience.

🌡️
-260°C ~ +260°C
Temperature Range
Operating range
0.06 ml/hr
Sealability (0.8mm)
ASTM F37B
📐
63.6%
Compression Ratio
ASTM F36 — 0.8mm sample
↩️
≥8.8%
Elastic Resilience
ASTM F36
Property0.8mm Sample2.0mm SampleTest Standard
Sealability0.06 ml/hr0.17 ml/hrASTM F37B
Compressibility63.6%63.4%ASTM F36
Elastic Resilience8.8%9.1%ASTM F36
Stress Relaxation16.3%37.1%ASTM F38

Why Expanded PTFE Sheet?

ePTFE sheet outperforms conventional gasket materials in the most demanding sealing applications.

⚙️ Universal Chemical Resistance

Withstands virtually all chemicals across the full pH range (0–14) — including acids, alkalis, solvents, and oxidizers. Only molten alkali metals and elemental fluorine can affect it.

🧊 Wide Temperature Window

Rated from -260°C (cryogenic / LN2 environments) to +260°C continuous service. Suitable for liquid nitrogen, steam, thermal oil, and high-temperature chemical processes.

🔒 Zero Cold Flow / Creep

The expanded microporous structure eliminates cold flow and creep under bolt load. Seals maintain integrity indefinitely without re-torquing — unlike conventional PTFE.

🏭 Instant Seal at Low Stress

Highly compressible at 63%+ compression ratio. Conforms to irregular, damaged, or warped flange surfaces even at low bolt stress — no compound mating required.

✅ No Cure / No Bake-Out

Ready to use straight from the sheet. No curing cycle, no bake-out procedure, no waiting. Reduces downtime and installation labor significantly.

🍽️ FDA & Food-Grade Ready

Complies with FDA 21 CFR 177.1550. Available in USP Class VI grades for food, pharmaceutical, and ultra-pure water applications. No contamination, no particles.

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