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Teflon® Forming Mandrels Avoid Line Shutdowns | Applied Plastics

Written by Applied Plastics | June 29, 2015

Non-flaking, high temperature-resistant forming mandrels that are in-stock for immediate delivery, to help prevent production line shutdowns, are available from Applied Plastics Co., Inc. of Norwood, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

Applied Plastics’ PTFE Natural™ Non-Flake Forming Mandrels can withstand 288°C continuous temperatures, with excursions to 371°C, for manufacturing small diameter extruded tubing, formed rubber bladders and similar products. Providing a 0.05 coefficient of friction per ASTM-1894, these anti-stick forming mandrels are in-stock for same day delivery to avoid line shutdowns.

Featuring diameter sizes from 0.127 to 1.77mm and numerous half sizes, Applied Plastics’ PTFE Natural™ Non-Flake Forming Mandrels can be supplied in cut lengths to meet specific customer requirements.  Available bonded to stainless steel or nitinol wire, they are manufactured using a proprietary grit blasting process to enhance their bonding surface and prevent flaking.

Applied Plastics’ PTFE Natural™ Non-Flake Forming Mandrels are priced from (US)$1.39 per 30cm with delivery from stock.  Free samples and literature are available upon request.
For more information contact:

Applied Plastics Co., Inc.
25 Endicott St. / P.O. Box 128
Norwood, MA 02062-0128
(781) 762-1881
info@appliedplastics.com