Films & Film Prototyping Services
Welch Fluorocarbon specializes in the prototyping of high-performance polymer films. Our extensive film properties library assists in selecting the ideal material for your specific application, ensuring optimal performance.
Key Film Characteristics
Our films exhibit exceptional:
- Chemical resistance
- Dielectric strength
- Temperature resistance
- Low permeability
- Resilience to Weather
- Optical Clarity
- Weather resilience
Film Prototyping Capabilities
We offer comprehensive film prototyping services, including:
- Material selection guidance
- Custom prototyping to meet unique requirements
- Rapid turnaround for prototypes
Industries Served
Our film prototyping services cater to a variety of industries, including:
- Aerospace
- Medical
- Electronics
- Industrial
Compare Films
A concise overview of the principle characteristics for a variety of high-performance materials arranged side by side for easy comparison.
| Film | Chemical Name | Brand | Mechanical | Thermal | Electrical | Chemical |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| *ECTFE | Ethylene chloro-trifluoroethylene | Halar® Norton® | Excellent | Better Continuous use: 150°C | Excellent | Excellent |
| *ETFE | Ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene | Norton® Tefzel® | Excellent | Better -100° to 165°C | Excellent | Good |
| *FEP | Fluorinated ethylene propylene | Teflon® Norton® | Better | Excellent -190° to 205°C | Better | Excellent |
| LDPE | Low-density polyethylene | Blueridge Bloomer | Good | Good | Good | Better |
| *MPTFE | Modified polytetrafluoroethylene | Norton® DeWal | Better | Excellent -180° to 260°C | Excellent | Excellent |
| *PCTFE | Polychlorotrifluoroethylene | Aclar® | Excellent | Better -250° to 150°C | Good | Excellent |
| PEEK | Polyetheretherketone (PEEK Film) | Vestakeep® Ajediuim® Aptiv® Optima® | Excellent | Excellent Continuous use: 260°C | Excellent | Better |
| PEI | Polyetherimide | Ultem® | Excellent | Better Continuous use: 171°C | Better | Excellent |
| PETG | Glycol-modified Polyethylene terephthalate | Spectar® | Excellent | Good Continuous use: 65°C | Good | Good |
| *PFA | Perfluoroalkoxy | Teflon® Norton® | Better | Excellent -150° to 260°C | Better | Excellent |
| PP | Polypropylene | Blueridge Bloomer | Good | Good Continuous use: 82°C | Good | Better |
| *PVDF Film | Polyvinylidene fluoride Film (PVDF Film) | Kynar® Norton® | Excellent | Better Continuous use: 130°C | Better | Excellent |
| *PVF | Polyvinyl fluoride Tedlar® Film | Tedlar® | Excellent | Good Continuous use: 230°C | Good | Good |
| TPI | Thermoplastic Polyimide | Aurum® | Excellent | Excellent Continuous use: 230°C | Excellent | Better |
| Film | Chemical Name | Brand | Mechanical | Thermal | Electrical | Chemical |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| *ECTFE | Ethylene chloro-trifluoroethylene | Halar® Norton® | Excellent | Better Continuous use: 150°C | Excellent | Excellent |
| *ETFE | Ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene | Norton® Tefzel® | Excellent | Better -100° to 165°C | Excellent | Good |
| *FEP | Fluorinated ethylene propylene | Teflon® Norton® | Better | Excellent -190° to 205°C | Better | Excellent |
| LDPE | Low-density polyethylene | Blueridge Bloomer | Good | Good | Good | Better |
| *MPTFE | Modified polytetrafluoroethylene | Norton® DeWal | Better | Excellent -180° to 260°C | Excellent | Excellent |
| *PCTFE | Polychlorotrifluoroethylene | Aclar® | Excellent | Better -250° to 150°C | Good | Excellent |
| PEEK | Polyetheretherketone (PEEK Film) | Vestakeep® Ajediuim® Aptiv® Optima® | Excellent | Excellent Continuous use: 260°C | Excellent | Better |
| PEI | Polyetherimide | Ultem® | Excellent | Better Continuous use: 171°C | Better | Excellent |
| PETG | Glycol-modified Polyethylene terephthalate | Spectar® | Excellent | Good Continuous use: 65°C | Good | Good |
| *PFA | Perfluoroalkoxy | Teflon® Norton® | Better | Excellent -150° to 260°C | Better | Excellent |
| PP | Polypropylene | Blueridge Bloomer | Good | Good Continuous use: 82°C | Good | Better |
| *PVDF Film | Polyvinylidene fluoride Film (PVDF Film) | Kynar® Norton® | Excellent | Better Continuous use: 130°C | Better | Excellent |
| *PVF | Polyvinyl fluoride Tedlar® Film | Tedlar® | Excellent | Good Continuous use: 230°C | Good | Good |
| TPI | Thermoplastic Polyimide | Aurum® | Excellent | Excellent Continuous use: 230°C | Excellent | Better |