Usa Industrials BULK-PS-PTFE-88 Virgin Ptfe Plastic Bar

Product Description

The USA INDUSTRIALS BULK-PS-PTFE-88 is a virgin-grade polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) bar stock cut to a rectangular profile measuring 0.25 inches thick, 2 inches wide, and 12 inches long. Virgin PTFE contains no reprocessed material, which preserves the resin's native chemical resistance, low friction coefficient, and dielectric properties. This bar stock is white in color and carries a dimensional tolerance of plus or minus 0.060 inches. It is used primarily as a raw material for machining gaskets, seals, slide pads, bushings, and custom components in plumbing, chemical handling, HVAC, and electrical applications.

This PTFE bar is suited for fabrication shops, maintenance departments, and trade contractors who need machinable plastic stock on the job or in the shop. Common applications include cutting custom gaskets for pipe flanges, fabricating chemical-resistant wear pads, and producing electrical insulation blocks. The rectangular shape makes it easy to clamp and mill on standard metalworking or woodworking equipment. Its weight of approximately 3 pounds per piece keeps it manageable for bench work.

Key Features

• Virgin PTFE construction - no regrind or reprocessed content, preserving full chemical resistance
• Rectangular bar profile for straightforward clamping, sawing, and milling
• White color provides visual contrast during layout and inspection
• Dimensional tolerance of plus or minus 0.060 inches suitable for most machined-component applications
• Compact 12-inch length minimizes waste for short-run fabrication jobs

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose virgin PTFE bar stock for machining custom seals, gaskets, wear pads, and insulating components across plumbing, HVAC, chemical, and electrical trade applications.

Installation Notes

Cutting and machining of PTFE bar stock is typically performed by fabricators, pipefitters, or maintenance technicians using standard saws, mills, or lathes with sharp tooling at moderate speeds to prevent melting or smearing. PTFE dust and chips should be kept away from open flames, as thermal decomposition at elevated temperatures produces hazardous fumes. Always follow applicable shop safety practices and ventilation requirements when machining fluoropolymer materials. Finished components cut from this bar should be inspected for dimensional accuracy before installation in the target assembly.