Herocomp CF is a Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) compound series filled with Carbon Fibers (CF). CF is added into high quality Virgin PTFE in different percentages and types in order to fulfill specific customer requirements. 

The family of CF Compounds is particularly suitable for medium to high loading and heavy-duty applications. 

Carbon Fibers are typically available from two different precursors: PAN and PITCH. Each one of these two types are chosen depending on the application requirements. By identical percentages in the PTFE compound, PAN CF are mostly chosen for dry-running, high-speed and stiffness. Alternatively PITCH CF are chosen for higher elongation and technical components in lubricated conditions.

MAIN BENEFITS

- Excellent resistance to abrasion

- Very good chemical resistance and improved resistance to hydrofluoric acid

- Very good wear resistance even in water application

- Higher thermal conductivity and lower thermal expansion than Glass Fibres

- Increased flex and compressive modulus

PROCESSING

- Compression moulding

- Automatic moulding

- Isostatic moulding

- RAM extrusion

APPLICATIONS

- Bearings

- Sealing elements

- Piston rings

- Ball-valve seats

- Thrust washers

NFF: Non Free-Flowing Grade for Compression Molding

FF: Free-Flowing Grade for Compression Molding

FF/HD: Free-Flowing Grade for Compression and Automatic Molding