PTFE (polytetrafluroethylene) is a white thermoplastic material with a waxy texture, made by polymerizing tetrafluoroethylene. It is non-flammable, resists chemical action and radiation, has a high electrical resistance, and also has an extremely low resistance to friction (which is why it is perfect for pots and pans!).
Teflon is the Du Pont brand name for PTFE, so in reality, PTFE and Teflon are exactly the same thing.
At J.I.T. Industrial Products Ltd., we sell both! Of course, the tapes we sell are usually not to budding chefs looking to improvise and make their own non-stick pans! Many manufacturing processes use this type of tape in order to take advantage of the aforementioned high temperature resistance, low friction (non-stick) properties. Industrial applications like conveyor coating and rollers, heat sealing bars, production equipment all use PTFE tapes.
Below are some of the industries in which Teflon/PTFE Glass tapes can be used. If you work in one of these industries and want to know more information, or would like to order these products, take a look on our online store, or contact us by phone or email to have a chat.
