What is PTFE? PTFE stands for PolyTetraFluoroEthylene, which is the chemical term for the polymer (CF2)n.
Polytetrafluoroethylene, PTFE has a low coefficient of friction, excellent insulating properties, and is chemically inert to most substances. It also can withstand high heat applications and it is well know for its anti-stick properties.
FLUON®
AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. (AGC). They have plants in the U.S., England, and Japan.
DYNEON®
Dyneon, a 3M Company, produces PTFE resin in Gendorf, Germany. This plant has operated since 1964, founded by Hoechst AG and resin formerly trademarked as HOSTAFLON®.
POLYFLON®
Daikin Industries Ltd. has been producing PTFE resin since the 1960's in Japan and since 1994 in the U.S as Daikin America Inc.
ALGOFLON®
Solvay Solexis, formerly Ausimont, has plants in the U.S. and Italy. Ausimont was purchased by Solvay.