Are PTFE and Teflon the same?

You may see the terms Teflon and PTFE a lot when using plastic related products. Now you might be wondering: What does PTFE mean? What is Teflon coating?Are PTFE and Teflon the same? Hope you comprehend these two terms easily after reading this article:

PTFE,short for Polytetrafluoroethylene(Element &Compounds）,is a white thermoplastic material with a waxy texture, made by polymerizing tetrafluoroethylene. It is nonflammable, resists chemical action and radiation, and has a high electrical resistance and an extremely low coefficient of friction. It is also known as Teflon（Trademark）used for making gaskets, hoses, insulators, bearings, and for coating metal surfaces in chemical plants and in nonstick cooking vessels. And Teflon coating is actually another way people call Polytetrafluoroethylene when used in nonstick cooking vessels.

Now you’ve figured out that PTFE and Teflon is the same thing.Let’s learn more about the role Teflon plays in the production of plastic related products:

1.Teflon coating is usually applied in food moulds to effectively prevent food sticking problems.

2.Teflon spraying is applied to mechanical parts.It is anti-adhesive and sometimes can also play a role of lubrication.

3.Teflon spraying is applied to the processing workpiece ,which help improve some key properties of the workpiece.To a certain extent, it assures the quality and safety of the workpiece for it having anti-adhesive, anti-corrosion, insulation characteristics.