Products > PTFE Fabrics > Anti-Static (24 Series)

Product Description


DuraFab® Anti-Static Fabrics are specially formulated to dissipate surface static build-up during operation. These fabrics are black in color and are manufactured from woven fiberglass substrates, have an optimum PTFE (Fluon®) content, and have a proprietary additive. The Anti-Static Fabrics have the highest thermal conductivity (best heat transfer) of any of the DuraFab® products and is best used in applications where surface static dissipation is desired.

DuraFab® PTFE Coated Fabric Characteristics


DuraFab® Fabrics are engineered to retain the distinctive properties of PTFE; however, by adding a glass fabric to the matrix, AFC is able to obtain the added benefits of dimensional stability, durability, excellent tensile strength and extremely low elongation (<1%). DuraFab® Fabrics have received USDA approval for food processing and handling, and are FDA compliant (21 CFR177.1550). In addition, the DuraFab® fabrics can operate in temperatures from -400°F (-240°C) under static conditions and -100°F (-73°C) under dynamic conditions up to 550°F (288°C).

Typical Applications

 


Packaging:
Poly bag manufacturing
Impulse/L-Bar sealing
Form fill and seal
Over wrapping (Tray packing)
Side and End sealing
Blister tray covers
Vacuum pack machines

Food Products:
Non-stick baking, cooking
    and drying
Food dehydration
Smoking of meat and fish
Flash-freezing meat, poultry
    and fish
Oven and microwave liners
    for home and industrial kitchens

Printing and Textiles:
Heat transfer presses
Silkscreen table covers
Fabric lamination
Garment fusing

Polymer Processing:
Vulcanizing presses
Rubber curing presses
Manufacture of filter media

Aerospace, Communications
& Military:
Composite mold release/bonding
Vacuum bagging


Building Products:
Manufacture of specialty wood-
    based products
Vinyl window manufacturing

Chemical Processing:
Tank seals and contaminant barriers
Gaskets, membranes, seals &
    diaphragms
Corrosion resistant chute, drum,
    and hopper liners
Protective curtains and aprons

Other Applications:
Insulation and protection
Release sheets/separation materials
Printed circuit board manufacturing
Wire and cable insulation and
    protection
Manufacture of metalized balloons

Additional applications exist. Contact AFC for more specific information.

Please note:
DuraFab® Anti-Static Fabrics are not recommended for Radio Frequency (RF) curing and electrical applications.


Styles Available


Product
ID

Nominal
Thickness

Weight
(lbs/sq yd)

Tensile Warp*
(lbs/sq in)

Tensile Fill*
(lbs/sq in)

Edge Tear
Warp (grams)

Edge Tear
Fill (grams)

Full Widths
(inches)

24-03 .003" 0.27 56 32 190 125 40, 80*
24-05 .005" 0.48 100 112 400 350 40, 80*
24-06 .006" 0.54 100 112 400 350 40*, 80*
24-10 .010" 0.94 200 160 700 550 40*, 60*, 80
24-14 .014" 1.25 320 232 1850 1600 40*, 80
24-19 .019" Proprietary Proprietary Proprietary >6400 >6400 80*
24-25 .025" 1.50 520 472 >6400 >6400 38, 60*
24-28 .028" Proprietary Proprietary Proprietary >6400 >6400 84*, 141*
24-33 .033" Proprietary Proprietary Proprietary >6400 >6400 82*, 141*


Please note: Additional thickness and styles available upon special order and lead times may vary for different styles and widths.


*Disclaimer: All figures provided in the above table are based upon ASTM D 4969-97, the Standard Specification for Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Coated Glass Fabric. The above tensile values are based upon the ASTM D828 test method and are not actual values of AFC’s materials. The above tensile values are 80% of the figures provided in Table 6 of specification D579. AFC states that its actual tensile will be greater than the above material specification and that actual tensile values will be provided upon request. Edge Tear values are based upon ASTM D1424 (Elmendorf Tearing Test) and are average values that can vary.