Custom FEP Machined Parts | High-Precision FEP Machining Services

Plastic Machining Inc. has extensive experience in machining FEP plastic parts and is able to make them to your specifications or help you design parts to fit your needs.  Processing and machining of FEP plastic sheets takes place in a completely controlled environment, and complete records of our products are maintained.  Excellence is built into every part that we machine.

For an affordable quote on your custom FEP parts, please email us, call us at 888-761-4262, or use our contact form.

Material Overview: FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene)

Material Description: FEP (fluorinated ethylene propylene) is a fluoropolymer similar to ETFE and Tefzel®.  It is a relatively soft thermoplastic with lower tensile strength, wear resistance, and creep resistance than many other engineering plastics; however, it is chemically inert and has a low dielectric constant over a wide frequency range.  FEP plastic material possesses a very high degree of stress crack resistance, a low coefficient of friction, exceptional dielectric properties, heat resistance, retention of properties after service at 400°F (204°C) with useful properties at -454°F (-270°C), and meets FDA 21CFR.177.1550.  FEP has high transparency (with good transmittance of ultraviolet and visible wavelengths) and offers the lowest refractive index of all thermoplastics with low light reflection (the same as water).

Key Features of FEP Material

Notable Material Features:

• Chemical Resistance: Exceptional resistance to a wide range of chemicals.
• Thermal Range: Operates efficiently from -400°F to 400°F.
• Weatherability: Excellent durability in outdoor environments.
• FDA Approval: Compliant with USFDA standards.
• Electrical Insulation: Outstanding insulating properties.
• Other Forms Available: FEP is also available in tubing, film, roll covers, and shrink tubing.

In addition to its excellent performance characteristics, FEP plastic is highly valued for its versatility in various applications. Industries ranging from aerospace to healthcare rely on FEP for its superior properties. For instance, in the aerospace sector, FEP’s light weight and high resistance to extreme temperatures make it an ideal material for insulation and protective coatings. In the medical field, FEP’s biocompatibility and excellent chemical resistance make it suitable for tubing and other components in medical devices.

Furthermore, its unique electrical properties are helpful in the electronics industry, where FEP seals can serve as insulators for wiring and cabling systems. These diverse applications underscore the material’s adaptability and the critical role it plays in modern technology and industry.

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For more information on similar materials, see our pages on ETFE Plastic Machined Parts and Tefzel® Plastic Machined Parts.