FLUORAMICS: Oxygen-Safe Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Tape

Photo of rolls of Fluoramics' LOX-8 PTFE Tape

Fluoramics reports that its premium full-density PTFE tape is waterproof, approved for oxygen service, and safe for use in cryogenics and with harsh chemicals. (Image courtesy of Fluoramics.)

Fluoramics has added additional sizes to its selection of LOX-8 full-density polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) tapes, now offering a 1/4-in. width and lengths of 260 and 520 in. According to the company, this width was previously difficult to find in the full-density, oxygen-safe formula.

Specifications of LOX-8 full-density PTFE tape include:

Temperature range of -400°F (-240°C) to 550°F (+287°C)
Use in cryogenic applications
Waterproof
MIL-T-27730A
A-A-58092
FDA approved for food use 21 CFR 177.1550

“We have had our tapes tested for oxygen compatibility and have the corresponding testing documents,” said Gregg Reick, president and chief chemical engineer. “We take oxygen-compatibility very seriously and only provide products tested and verified to be safe.”

Additional details are available at www.fluoramics.com.

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