Teflon product PTFE (TFE) as well as Kynar manufacturing requires a mineral called Fluorspar that is mined in Mongolia and China. The worldwide need for this mineral has increased significantly, additionally, the supply has tightened. PTFE materials have high heat resistance, excellent chemical resistance and very low co-efficient of friction (slick) and is utilized within a good deal of purposes from non-stick fry kitchenware to ptfe tape for home use. This specific mineral is a critical raw material within the manufacturing of fluoropolymers, fluorolubricants and many refrigerants.This surge in demand paired with general shortage of raw materials is mainly responsible for a dramatic price increase (almost double during the last year), shortages, and we expect both these factors to continue in the near future.
Sunday, 12 October 2025
PTFE (TFE) and PVDF both are experiencing long lead times.
Tuesday, 8 October 2024
Polytetraflouroethylene (TFE) and Kynar - PVDF are both on allocation.
PTFE - Polytetrafluoroethylene products, PTFE (TFE) and Kynar-PVDF manufacturing requires a mineral called Fluorspar that's mined in Mongolia and China. The world interest in this mineral has increased significantly, as well as the supply has tightened. PTFE materials have high temperature resistance, excellent chemical resistance and very low co-efficient of friction (slippery) and is used within a bunch of purposes from non-stick fry cookware to ptfe tape for personal use. This specific mineral is the essential raw materials within the manufacturing of fluoropolymers, fluorolubricants and lots of refrigerants.This escalating demand joined together with shortage of raw materials has caused a dramatic price increase (almost double within the last year), shortages, and we expect these two factors to keep at it in the near future.