What is Teflon (PTFE)?
Teflon is a trademark of the DuPont company. Teflon (PTFE), or Polytetrafluoroethylene, is a specialty material used in many applications due to its unique properties. There are some safety issues but overall it is a common and safe coating used for mechanical wear components, contacts, etc. A Teflon coating can greatly reduce surface friction. Teflon is a polymer which contains fluorine. See also: http://www2.dupont.
Teflon is a trademark of the DuPont company. Teflon (PTFE), or Polytetrafluoroethylene, is a specialty material used in many applications due to its unique properties. There are some safety issues but overall it is a common and safe coating used for mechanical wear components, contacts, etc. A Teflon coating can greatly reduce surface friction. Teflon is a polymer which contains fluorine.