DuPont Tefzel® HT-2127 Fluoropolymer Resin

Subcategory: Fluoropolymer; Thermoplastic; ETFE/ECTFE

Key Words: Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene Copolymer; DuPont Fluoroproducts

Material Notes:
Because they offer mechanical strength and toughness together with resistance to heat and chemicals, DuPont™ Tefzel® fluoropolymer resins are widely used to make compact wire and cable constructions that provide long, reliable service in demanding environments. In addition, Tefzel® resins offer easy processing, high specific dielectric strength, and a low coefficient of friction.

Tefzel® HT-2127 retains these traditional characteristics of Tefzel® resins while providing some new property advantages. The advantages offered by Tefzel® HT-2127 include greater flexibility, improved retention of tensile properties at elevated temperatures, reduced flammability, and long-term service life at potentially higher temperatures compared to other Tefzel® resins.

Tefzel® HT-2127 will have the same temperature rating (150°C [302°F]) as other Tefzel® resins.

Applications

The relatively low flexural modulus of Tefzel® HT-2127 means that compared with Tefzel® 200, it can be used as a thicker wall insulation on a given conductor for greater durability while retaining the same degree of flexibility. It can also be used in large diameter constructions to reduce stiffness. Wire insulated with Tefzel® HT-2127 could find use in industries where its special performance attributes are needed. In electronic control assemblies, for example, increased flexibility may be an asset during manufacturing.