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Avalon 87

Polytetrafluoroethylene

Supplied by Greene, Tweed & Co.

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Product Description
Sanitary gaskets made from Avalon® 87 provide a level of performance superior to other PTFE materials found in the pharmaceutical and hygienic fluid handling industries. Avalon 87 uses the latest generation modified PTFE, and its GRAS (generally regarded as safe) filler system is optimized for maximum reinforcement and compressive strength. Avalon 87 is designed for applications requiring a PTFE compound.

With its low-wear characteristics, Avalon 87 works well in highly abrasive sealing environments where standard PTFE or other materials suffer from erosion.

Avalon 87 is available in all sanitary gasket sizes, as well as custom shapes.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Additive 
  • Unspecified Additive
Features 
  • Good Abrasion Resistance
  • Good Compressive Strength
  • Good Creep Resistance
  • Good Wear Resistance
  
Uses 
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Seals
  
Agency Ratings 
 
Appearance 
  • White
Forms 
  • Pellets
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D1457
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength (Yield)
psi
 ASTM D1457
Tensile Elongation (Yield)
%
 ASTM D1457
Coefficient of Friction      
vs. Itself - Dynamic 2
 
  
vs. Itself - Static 3
 
  
Deformation Under Load (78°F, 2000 psi)
%
 ASTM D621
Wear Factor
10^-10 in³·min/ft·lb·hr
 ASTM D3702
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Avalon 87, Avalon , Avalon87, 87, Polytetrafluoroethylene, PTFE, Fluoropolymer, Greene, Tweed
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Compressive Strength, Good Wear Resistance, Wear Resistant, Good Creep Resistance, Creep Resistant, Good Abrasion Resistance, Abrasion Resistant.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 2 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): USP (1), FDA (1).
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
233.3 psi, 150 fpm
333.3 psi
 
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