Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)

Are you looking for a plastic that can be used in sterile production areas? If so, PVDF plastic could be your answer. We have great experience processing PVDF, and we can also manufacture your parts.
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What is PVDF?


PVDF stands for polyvinylidene fluoride. It is a part-crystalline food-approved thermoplastic, notable for its good chemical resistance.


PVDF is supplied in sheets and rods in a natural colour.

 

Several companies produce PVDF, and the material is known under several brand names such as TECAFLON™ og Symalit®.

 

The characteristics and advantages of PVDF

Overview of the characteristics of PVDF plastics

PVDF is a material with a high operating temperature and high density at 1.78 g/cm3. In other words PVDF is one of the heavier construction plastics, only exceeded by PFTE, which has density at 2.18 g/cm3.

 

Furthermore water absorption is low, strength is high, and qualities of gliding and wear are good, allowing it to perform in exacting environments over a long service life.

 

It possesses good chemical resistance and high UV-resistance.


In certain applications, PVDF can be subject to cold flow.

 

Want to know more about PVDF and compare it to other construction plastics? Take a look in our table of plastics. 

 

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PVDF applications


Due to the good chemical resistance against alkaline substances, for instance, PVDF can be especially useful in withstanding harsh cleaning agents: examples are the medical and dairy sectors.


PVDF is often used in environments with relatively high operating temperatures (up to 150 °C) and where there are requirements for low water absorption.


The material is also useful in environments exposed to UV.

 

PVDF is suitable in products such as:

 

  • Pump parts
  • Valves
  • Gaskets
  • Fittings
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Food-approved PVDF


When you order PVDF items from us, they are supplied as FCM-approved as standard. 

 

Processing PVDF


PVDF can be CNC-turned or machined.


If you have any questions about PVDF or its processing, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Converting to plastics

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Converting to plastics

Did you know that there are advantages to choosing plastic as an alternative to wood, steel, or metal?
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Plastics for the food and beverage industries

Do you supply customers in the food industry? We have vast experience producing food-approved (FCM) plastic parts.

Plastics for the food and beverage industries

Do you supply customers in the food industry? We have vast experience producing food-approved (FCM) plastic parts.
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Technical plastics with a high wear resistance

Technical plastics with a high wear resistance

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