Wilmington FibreKynar®
Kylar® PVDF is a highly chemically resistant crystalline thermoplastic. It is used extensively in the chemical processing industry by users looking for plastic chemical resistance. The material is also chosen because of its unique properties which include outstanding chemical and solvent resistance, good corrosion resistance, good thermal stability, outstanding UV resistance, and low flammability.
Additional Information
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| Max Temperature | 340˚F / 170˚C |
| Industry Applications | Construction Architecture Electrical Chemical Plant Engineering Process Engineering Medical Technology Cleanroom Technology |
| Available Sizes | Up to 24" diameter
Up to 6" thick |
| Estimated Lead Time | 3-4 Weeks |
Information courtesy of Ensinger®
| ABS | Acetal/Delrin | Cellulose Acetate | Fishpaper | Kynar | Nylon | PEEK | PES | Polypropylene | Polysulfone | PTFE | PVDF | Techtron PPS | |
| Cost Efficiant | ✔ | ✔ | — | — | — | ✔ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| High Melting Point | — | — | X | — | ✔ | — | ✔ | ✔ | — | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | — |
| Strength/Stability | ✔ | ✔ | — | ✔ | — | — | ✔ | ✔ | — | ✔ | — | — | ✔ |
| Absorbs Moisture | — | X | — | ✔ | X | — | — | — | X | X | X | X | — |
| Chemical Resistance | ✔ | ✔ | — | — | ✔ | ✔ | — | ✔ | ✔ | — | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Electrical Insulation | — | — | — | ✔ | — | — | — | — | — | ✔ | — | ✔ | — |
| Creep Resistance | — | ✔ | ✔ | — | — | ✔ | ✔ | — | — | ✔ | — | — | ✔ |
| FDA Approved | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✔ | — | — | — | ✔ | — | — |