Description
The DuraFab® Mechanical Series features a more textured surface, and provides the most cost effective solution for mechanical applications. These fabrics are manufactured from woven fiberglass substrates and have a moderate PTFE content. These fabrics are lightweight and possess good release characteristics for less demanding or less critical applications. The non-porous Mechanical Fabrics are ideal for applications where a mechanical impression must be transferred to a seal or a surface texture is required.
DuraFab® PTFE Coated Fabric Characteristics
DuraFab® Fabrics are engineered to retain the distinctive properties of PTFE; however, by adding a glass fabric to the matrix, AFC is able to obtain the added benefits of dimensional stability, durability, excellent tensile strength and extremely low elongation (<1%). DuraFab® Fabrics have received USDA approval for food processing and handling, and are FDA compliant (21CFR177.1550). In addition, the DuraFab® fabrics can operate in temperatures from -400ºF(-240ºC) under static conditions and -100ºF (-73º C) under dynamic conditions up to 550ºF (288ºC).
Typical Applications:
The DuraFab® Mechanical Series features a more textured surface, and provides the most cost effective solution for mechanical applications. These fabrics are manufactured from woven fiberglass substrates and have a moderate PTFE content. These fabrics are lightweight and possess good release characteristics for less demanding or less critical applications. The non-porous Mechanical Fabrics are ideal for applications where a mechanical impression must be transferred to a seal or a surface texture is required.
DuraFab® PTFE Coated Fabric Characteristics
DuraFab® Fabrics are engineered to retain the distinctive properties of PTFE; however, by adding a glass fabric to the matrix, AFC is able to obtain the added benefits of dimensional stability, durability, excellent tensile strength and extremely low elongation (<1%). DuraFab® Fabrics have received USDA approval for food processing and handling, and are FDA compliant (21CFR177.1550). In addition, the DuraFab® fabrics can operate in temperatures from -400ºF(-240ºC) under static conditions and -100ºF (-73º C) under dynamic conditions up to 550ºF (288ºC).
Typical Applications:
- Packaging
 - Food Products
 - Printing and Textiles
 - Polymer Processing
 - Building Products
 - Chemical Processing
 - Aerospace, Communications & Military
 - Other Applications
 
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            Specifications
                                                                                Nominal Thickness | 
                                                                        N/A 0.006 in | 
                                                                                Width | 
                                                                        N/A 40 in | 
                                                                                Weight | 
                                                                        N/A 0.48 lbs/yd² | 
                                                                                Tensile Wrap | 
                                                                        N/A 100 lbs/in² | 
                                                                                Tensile Fill | 
                                                                        N/A 112 lbs/in² | 
                                                                                Edge Tear Wrap | 
                                                                        N/A 800 g | 
                                                                                Edge Tear Fill | 
                                                                        N/A 700 g | 
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                                                                                          Although material width is standard, additional lead-time may be required. Additional thicknesses and styles available upon special order.  | 
                                                    
Typical Applications
                                                                                Packaging | 
                                                                        
                                                                                    
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                                                                                Food Products | 
                                                                        
                                                                                    
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                                                                                Printing and Textiles | 
                                                                        
                                                                                    
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                                                                                Polymer Processing | 
                                                                        
                                                                                    
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                                                                                Building Products | 
                                                                        
                                                                                    
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                                                                                Chemical Processing | 
                                                                        
                                                                                    
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