Teflon product PTFE (TFE) and Kynar-PVDF manufacturing requires a mineral called Fluorspar which is mined in Mongolia and China. The world demand for this mineral has risen significantly, and also the supply has tightened. PTFE materials have high temperature resistance, excellent chemical resistance and really low co-efficient of friction (slick) and is utilized within a good deal of applications from non-stick fry pots and pans to ptfe tape for personal use. This specific mineral is the key raw material inside the production of fluoropolymers, fluorolubricants and many refrigerants.This increasing amount of demand mixed with shortage of raw materials has caused a dramatic price increase (almost double over the past year), shortages, and we expect these two factors to continue in the near future.
Sunday, March 5, 2023
PTFE (TFE) and Kynar both are experiencing long lead times.
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