- Best for
- Optimum chemical resistance, purity and low friction.
- Applications
- Aggressive media, clean process, FDA-compliant static and low-duty dynamic applications.
- Products
- Seals, bellows, gaskets, bearings, flange linings and machined parts. View grade
Material selection and precision polymer parts
Match chemical resistance, wear, load, friction and static-control requirements across pumps, valves and chemical process equipment.
Technical review by an experienced engineer · Drawings treated confidentially · No obligationChoose from the operating conditions
Selecting the right polymer component starts with the application. Review every relevant operating condition, then confirm the final grade against the complete duty cycle.
Six grades for common chemical-processing challenges
- Best for
- Ceramic-reinforced PTFE for wear, creep, deformation and extrusion resistance.
- Applications
- High dynamic duty and higher-load environments.
- Products
- Pump components, piston rings, valve seats and seals. View grade
- Best for
- Modified PTFE for chemical resistance, clean fabrication, deformation and high-temperature resistance.
- Applications
- General chemical service, formed parts and low molecular weight media.
- Products
- Linings, sleeves, seals and gaskets. View grade
- Best for
- Conductive PTFE where electrostatic dissipation is needed.
- Applications
- Solvents, flammable fluids and hazardous chemical explosion-risk environments.
- Products
- Valve seats, seals, gaskets and bearings.
- Best for
- Glass-filled PTFE for rigidity and reduced cold flow.
- Applications
- Sealing higher pressures and resisting higher loads, plus static duty.
- Products
- Static seals, gaskets, machined parts and bearing pads.
- Best for
- Carbon-fibre-filled PTFE for thermal conductivity and movement.
- Applications
- Heat dissipation, fast-moving/high-load duties; non-lubricated and soft metallic running surfaces.
- Products
- Bearings, wear parts, bushes and pump components.
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Components for chemical process equipment
Crossflon® polymer blends can be formed and then precision-machined into parts for chemical process equipment OEMs. These examples focus on equipment parts, not braided products or linear bearing systems.
Bellows
Flexible formed components for movement compensation, media isolation and protection of critical interfaces.
View PTFE bellowsLip seals
Engineered sealing profiles for media retention in rotational dynamic sealing applications.
View lip sealsO-rings & sealing rings
Simple, versatile sealing forms machined or supplied in high-performance Crossflon® grades.
Explore Crossflon®Diaphragms
Formed diaphragms engineered for controlled flexing, chemical compatibility and reliable pressure regulation.
View diaphragmsCup seals
Cup-seal geometries for fluid containment with enhanced pressure-activated sealing performance.
View cup sealsCustom machined parts
Bespoke polymer parts manufactured to drawing, including bushes, spacers, washers, sleeves, discs, rings and complex shapes.
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Turn symptoms into selection criteria
Start with Crossflon® 1000 or 1601 and confirm media concentration and temperature.
Review Crossflon® 1403 for demanding dynamic and higher-load duties.
Review conductive Crossflon® 1801 for solvent, flammable-fluid and hazardous duties.
Review glass-filled Crossflon® 605 for higher-pressure and static sealing duties.
Review Crossflon® 702 where conductivity and movement performance are important.
Send the drawing, failed part and operating conditions for a practical material review.
Crossflon properties comparison table
| Property | Units | Test method | Unfilled PTFE | 403 | 512 | 605 | 705 | 905 | 1403 | 1801 | LR (D5) | J | FG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General composition | - | - | PTFE | PTFE graphite | PTFE bronze | PTFE glass | PTFE carbon/graphite | Proprietary grade | Proprietary grade | Proprietary grade | Proprietary grade | Proprietary grade | Proprietary grade |
| Operating temperature | °C | - | -250 to +260 | -250 to +260 | -250 to +260 | -250 to +260 | -250 to +260 | -250 to +260 | -250 to +260 | -250 to +260 | -250 to +260 | -250 to +260 | -250 to +260 |
| Specific gravity | g/cm³ | ASTM D1457 | 2.19 | 2.15 | 3.86 | 2.25 | 2.08 | 2.32 | 2.06 | 2.12 | 2.27 | 1.81 | 2.25 |
| Hardness | Shore D | ASTM D2240 | 58 | 62 | 70 | 65 | 60 | 62 | 62 | 56 | 62 | 60 | 60 |
| Tensile strength | MPa | ASTM D1457 | 25-30 | 14-18 | 16-20 | 18-22 | 18-22 | 16-22 | 20-26 | 25-30 | 16-20 | 16-22 | 24-30 |
| Short-term limiting PV @ 0.05 m/s | MPa m/s | BCL method | 0.065 | 0.42 | 0.78 | 0.45 | 0.70 | 0.78 | 0.90 | 0.10 | 0.70 | 0.26 | 0.35 |
| Maximum pressure (P) | MPa | BCL method | 6.9 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 7 | 14 | 5.2 | 6.9 |
| Maximum velocity (V) | m/s | BCL method | 1.3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Coefficient of friction - dry static @ 0.2 MPa | - | - | 0.04 | 0.09 | 0.11 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.08 | 0.09 | 0.07 | 0.13 | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Coefficient of friction - dynamic @ 0.2 MPa, 5 m/s | - | - | 0.07 | 0.11 | 0.13 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.08 | 0.15 | 0.13 | 0.10 |
| Wear (K) factor vs 1040 steel, 12-16 RMS | mm³/Nm × 10⁻⁹ | BCL method | 6.6 | 0.9 | 4.2 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.21 | 3.2 | 2.2 | 1.5 | 0.81 |
General range only. Guide values are retained from the existing page. Final material selection must be confirmed against full operating conditions.
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Specification and quotation checklist
Application conditions
- Chemical media and concentration
- Continuous and peak temperatures
- Pressure, load and extrusion gap
- Static or dynamic duty and speed
- Mating surface and lubrication
- Required service life and safety controls
Part and procurement details
- Drawing, dimensions and tolerances
- Quantity and delivery programme
- Current grade or failed component
- Required certifications or approvals
- Equipment type and installation context
- Photos, samples or existing part number
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Crossflon® material and component selection
Which Crossflon® grade is best for aggressive chemicals?
Crossflon® 1000 is the starting point where optimum chemical resistance, purity and low friction are required. Crossflon® 1601 can suit general chemical service and low molecular weight media. Always confirm concentration, temperature and the complete duty cycle.
Which grade should be reviewed for high wear or load?
Crossflon® 1403 is ceramic-reinforced for wear, creep, deformation and extrusion resistance in higher-load and dynamic duties. Crossflon® 605 can also be relevant where rigidity and reduced cold flow are priorities.
Can Crossflon® parts be manufactured to a drawing?
Yes. Custom machined parts include bushes, spacers, washers, sleeves, discs, rings and complex geometries, subject to drawing and application review.
What information is needed for a material review?
Provide the media, concentration, temperature, pressure, load, movement, speed, mating surface, safety requirements and service-life target, together with a drawing or failed component where possible.
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