PFA 403
Everflon™ PFA 403
Engineered for extreme fluid integrity, relentless flex life, and thermal resistance in mission-critical American manufacturing.
Designed to withstand over 500,000 MIT folding endurance cycles. Built for continuous high-flex and dynamic fluid lines.
Virtually immune to aggressive chemicals, acids, and solvents even under extreme thermal and mechanical strain.
High melt strength and thermal stability allow faster extrusion rates and precision injection molding.
Maintains critical structural integrity continuously at temperatures up to 260°C (500°F).
Compliance & Quality
Meets 21 CFR 177.1550 requirements for direct food and pharmaceutical contact applications across U.S. markets.
Fully compliant with hazardous substance restrictions, ensuring environment-conscious raw materials.
Highest standard flame resistance with negligible smoke contribution and non-flame spreading properties.
Produced under rigorous quality management systems to deliver lot-to-lot manufacturing consistency.
Specifications
| Property | Test Method | Value (Standard / Imperial) |
|---|---|---|
| Melt Flow Rate (MFR) | ASTM D3307 / ISO 12086 | 2 g / 10 min |
| Melting Point | ASTM D4591 | 305 °C (581 °F) |
| Tensile Strength (23°C / 73°F) | ASTM D3307 / ISO 12086 | 28 MPa (4,000 psi) |
| MIT Folding Endurance (0.20mm film) | ASTM D2176 | 500,000 Cycles |
| Continuous Service Temp | Internal Aging Standard | 260 °C (500 °F) |
| Flammability Rating | UL 94 | V-0 |
Manufacturing
Everflon™ PFA 403 exhibits exceptional melt strength suitable for high draw-down ratios in tubing and film production.
Recommended Barrel Temp: ~390°C (730°F)
Corrosion-resistant alloys required for melt contact
Long L/D ratio extruders recommended
Ideal for complex geometry fittings, valve components, and heavy-wall parts demanding low thermal distortion.
Reciprocating screw machines preferred
Minimal shear heating at controlled melt rates
Smooth surface finish with minimal mold shrinkage
Empowering mission-critical infrastructure across the United States.
High-purity tubing and chemical handling lines requiring ultra-low extractables and zero fluid contamination.
Corrosion-resistant pipe linings, valve bodies, and vessel fittings subjected to continuous thermal stress.
Flexible diaphragms, bellows, and extruded films subjected to relentless dynamic mechanical movement.
Logistics & Supply
Everflon™ PFA 403 is supplied as uniform pellets engineered to prevent moisture pickup and environmental contamination during long-haul transit.
Standard Packaging: 25-kg multilayer heavy-duty bags with an integral polyethylene clean-liner.
Shelf Life: Indefinite property stability under ambient dry conditions.
Freight Class: Classified as Plastics Materials, Pellets for standard U.S. logistics.
Sustainability
Durability is sustainability. By dramatically extending component lifespans, Everflon™ PFA 403 reduces industrial material waste and operational footprints.
500,000 flex cycles minimize component wear, significantly reducing maintenance frequency and material consumption.
Extremely low VOC and extractable profiles keep chemical systems clean without releasing harmful pollutants.
Produced using energy-efficient melt processes and strict emission controls across all global production sites.
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