Outstanding chemical resistance at elevated temperatures

• Virtually inert to most organics, acids and bases
• Usable up to 260°C / 500°F but weakens significantly
• Excellent electrical insulator
• High purity for sensitive pharmaceutical and food type applications
• Material datasheet for PTFE
• PTFE pan head screw features and benefits

PTFE pan head screws are made from the fluoropolymer polytetrafluoroethylene and are known for being exceptionally corrosion resistant and inert at elevated temperatures. PTFE screws are inert to most chemical environments including organics, acids, bases, mixed chemicals and hyrdofluoric acid. Additionally PTFE pan head screws are bio-inert and will not leach into or contaminate sensitive pharmaceuticals or food based products.

Compared to other high performance polymer screws like PEEK or PVDF, PTFE screws offer the best all-around corrosion resistance especially at elevated temperatures. However the trade-off for its extraordinary corrosion resistance is the lower tensile strength compared to PVDF or PEEK screws.

Screw Types: Flat Head Screws, Hex Cap Screws, Pan Head Screws, Set Screws, Socket Head Cap Screws

PTFE Pan Head Screw Features and Benefits

Pan head screws are flat on top and rounded on the sides. PTFE pan head screws are ideal for:

• Small diameter fasteners – especially when the fastener size needed is too small for a wrench.
• When phillips or slotted drivers are desired. For many high strength specialty alloys, only slotted drives are available.
• Low torque applications because the drivers don’t offer as much force as a wrench.
• Large diameter head provides more clamping area.

How Are They Different from Button Head Screws?
PTFE pan head and button head screws have very similar profiles however, button head screws allow for a hex socket driver whereas pan head screws do not.

Mechanical Data

PTFE Properties