Crosslinked PTFE
Polytetrafluoroethylene can be crosslinked. (RDC 1/21/2011)
PTFE may be crosslinked by irradiating with ionizing radiation and heating in a low oxygen atmosphere. (Tomohito and Tomohito, US Patent 7,811,977; 10/12/2011)
Crosslinked PTFE
Fluorinated Polymers
Polymers /Resins
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
PTFE Copolymers
Recent US Patents
10/12/2010
7,811,977
Thermoplastic resin composition, resinous material including same composition, and sliding members using same material
Oto and Hashimoto of Nissan Motor, Japan developed a low friction material for chain guides in an engines with oil and heat resistance. The material consists of 5 to 40 parts by weight of crosslinked tetrafluoroethylene polymer or copolymers and 95 to 60 parts engineering thermoplastic. (RDC 1/11/2011)