PTFE (TFE) and Kynar - PVDF are both on allocation.
TFE sheet products, PTFE (TFE) and Kynar manufacturing requires a mineral called Fluorspar which is mined in Mongolia and China. The world need for this mineral has increased significantly, and the supply has tightened. PTFE materials have high heat resistance, excellent chemical resistance and extremely low co-efficient of friction (slick) and is utilized in a bunch of applications from non-stick fry cookware to ptfe tape for personal use. This particular mineral is a important raw materials inside the production of fluoropolymers, fluorolubricants and lots of refrigerants.This rise in demand linked with general shortage of raw materials has caused a dramatic price increase (almost double within the last year), shortages, and we expect both these factors to stay in affect in the near future.
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