Carbon Filled PTFE Tube is a reinforced PTFE tubing material offering higher mechanical strength, improved wear resistance and better pressure performance than virgin PTFE.
What Is Carbon Filled PTFE Tube?
Carbon Filled PTFE Tube is an engineered fluoropolymer tube manufactured by reinforcing virgin PTFE with a controlled percentage of carbon filler.
This reinforcement significantly improves mechanical strength, wear resistance, pressure capability and dimensional stability compared to pure PTFE tubes.
Carbon filled PTFE tubes are designed for industrial environments where a combination of temperature, abrasion, chemical exposure and mechanical load is present,
delivering reliable and long-term performance.
Key Engineering Properties
- High mechanical strength for loaded industrial lines
- Excellent wear and abrasion resistance
- Improved dimensional stability under pressure
- Wide operating temperature range from −200°C to +250°C
- Better thermal conductivity than virgin PTFE
- Low friction for smooth fluid and gas flow
- Good chemical resistance to most industrial media
Industrial Applications
- Transfer of corrosive fluids at medium to high pressure
- Industrial gases and hot vapor lines
- CNC-machined tubes and precision components
- Wear-resistant bushings and liners
- High-temperature process piping
- Oil, gas and petrochemical systems
- Chemical processing equipment
Typical Technical Properties
| Property | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Carbon filler content | 5% – 25% (depending on grade) |
| Operating temperature | -200°C to +250°C |
| Hardness (Shore D) | 55 – 70 |
| Wear resistance | Very high |
| Coefficient of friction | 0.08 – 0.15 |
| Thermal conductivity | Higher than virgin PTFE |
| Dimensional stability | Excellent |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between carbon filled PTFE tube and virgin PTFE tube?
Carbon filled PTFE tubes offer higher strength, improved wear resistance and better pressure performance than virgin PTFE tubes.
Is carbon filled PTFE tube suitable for corrosive gases?
Yes. Its mechanical stability and temperature resistance make it suitable for industrial gas applications.
Can carbon filled PTFE tubes be machined?
Yes. This material is widely used for CNC machining of wear-resistant tubular components.
For selecting the most suitable Carbon Filled PTFE Tube grade based on pressure,
temperature and operating conditions, professional technical consultation is recommended.