Virgin Efalon® (PTFE) hydraulic rings
are used in high chemical resistance, low velocity and low pressure applications.
Carbon-filled Efalon® (PTFE)
hydraulic rings are used the most.They have
very high wear resistance against deformation and wear under load.
They have perfect wear resistance in dry and wet environments.
They do not wear off surface in contact even at high
velocities. They have very high heat conductivity. Compared to
other filler types, their resistance to alkalies is better,
but their resistance to oxidizers is less than glass-filled.
Glass-filled Efalon® (PTFE) hydraulic
rings are recommended where chemical resistance is
important. Only their resistance to alkalies is low. They can wear
off surface in contact at high PV values if surface in
contact is not hard enough. Compared to virgin PTFE hydraulic rings,
they have higher wear resistance and deformation resistance under
load.
Bronze-filled Efalon® (PTFE)
hydraulic rings have highest heat conductivity, but their
chemical resistance is not good. Generally speaking chemical
environments that affect bronze have an effect also on bronze-filled
PTFE. Their resistance to deformation and wear under load is
good. They can be used at low and high PV values
where chemical resistance is not essential. If surface in
contact is not too hard, they are also appropriate at high speeds
in dry conditions.