Semi-Finished
Rod & Tube
Sheet & Tape
Profiles
Enkidu also manufacture Semi-Finished products from our Enkilon compounds.
Our polymer blends are developed in-house to provide the highest quality and we can produce tube, rod, profiles, sheet and tape in a wide range of sizes.
In addition to our standard products we can supply application specific products if required.
Materials are stress relieved to ensure the highest quality and suitability for machining.
Profiles can be produced according to customer-specific drawings and specifications.
Material Applications and Benefits
| Compound | Typical applications | Features/ Benefits/Characteristics | Additional fillers | Manufacturing methods | Material reference |
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| Virgin PTFE | Seals Linings High voltage applications Valve seats gaskets Bearings Optical components Hoses | Extreme chemical resistance Very low coefficient of friction Excellent electrical insulation properties Thermal stability up to 250°C. FDA approved | Compression moulding Isostatic moulding Extrusion | Enkilon 1000 | |
| Glass filled PTFE | Valve Seat Applications Gaskets Filter Housings Pump Housings Bushings | Increased compressive strength Creep resistance Improved wear resistance under load & permanent deformation | Non porous additive | Compression moulding Isostatic moulding Extrusion | Enkilon 1002 Enkilon 1003 Enkilon 1008 Enkilon 1015 Enkilon 1020 |
| Carbon filled PTFE | Seats & Valve Seats Ball valve seats Bearings Piston rings Washers | Good compression and wear resistance Good thermal/electrical conductivity. Recommended for use in water applications - low permeability | Graphite filler Lubricant | Compression moulding Isostatic moulding Extrusion | Enkilon 1011 Enkilon 1012 Enkilon 1013 Enkilon 1014 Enkilon 1021 Enkilon 1024 |
| Graphite filled PTFE | Seats & Valve Seats Ball valve seats Bearings Piston rings Washers Compressor rings High-speed bearings | Relatively low wear rate of opposing surface Good thermal/electrical conductivity. Chemically inert | Compression moulding Isostatic moulding Extrusion | Enkilon 1011 Enkilon 1016 |
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| Bronze filled PTFE | Self-lubricating bearings Compressor rings Seals and valve seats | High compressive strength Improved dimensional stability Increased thermal/electrical conductivity Good chemical resistance Low creep, cold flow and wear | CCA filler | Compression moulding Isostatic moulding Extrusion | Enkilon 1005 Enkilon 1006 Enkilon 1007 |
| Glass + MoS2 filled PTFE | Rotary Shaft Seals Lip Seals Dynamic Seals Self-lubricating bearings Compressor rings Seals and valve seats | Increased hardness and stiffness High compressive strength Excellent chemical resistance Improved compression and wear properties Dimensional stability Increased thermal and electrical conductivity | Compression moulding Isostatic moulding Extrusion | Enkilon 1004 | |
| PEEK Filled PTFE | Sealing Solutions Back-up rings Self lubricated bearings Compressor rings | High compressive strength Excellent chemical resistance Excellent dimensional stability at high temperature Good wear resistance High loading resistance | Compression moulding Isostatic moulding Extrusion | Enkilon 1027 | |
| Ekonol® filled PTFE | Bearings High temperature non-lubricated bearings Bearing pads Sliders Piston rings Washers | Excellent wear resistance High temperature resistance Good friction resistance under water, water vapor and other working conditions Low wear of opposing surface | Compression moulding Isostatic moulding Extrusion | Enkilon 1009 Enkilon 1010 |
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| Stainless Steel filled PTFE | Valve seats Slide bearings | Increased resistance to wear and load Good chemical resistance Low creep Works well in applications that are subject to steam or hot liquids. Increase thermal and electrical conductivity | Compression moulding Isostatic moulding Extrusion | Enkilon 1022 | |
| Polyimide Filled PTFE | Surgical tools Industrial robotics Rotary and reciprocating sealing applications Dry running compressor rings | Low friction coefficient Minimal wear Excellent compatibility with most fluids and gases Increased hardness Excellent high pressure resistance | Compression moulding Isostatic moulding Extrusion | Enkilon 1019 Enkilon 1026 |
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| Mineral filled PTFE | Bearings Wear pads Thrust washers Spacers Seals | Good wear resistance Lower compressive creep and increased compressive strength without the wear to the opposing face experienced with such fillers as milled glass fibre FDA approved | Compression moulding Isostatic moulding Extrusion | Enkilon 1018 | |