Fluoropolymer Polytetrafluoroethylene - Usable in many fields such as chemical, electrical, and mechanical due to its excellent electrical, non-adhesive, and lubrication properties. Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a durable and flexible elastomer of average tensile strength but remarkable chemical resistance, as well as excellent thermally and electrically resistive properties. The key guidance on PTFE material hardware is to make sure the hardware does not need to be structurally high in strength. PTFE material is a light-weight plastic, so should not be used for anything where strength is a major factor. PTFE material hardware is most often used in these applications: Semiconductor and electrical assemblies, Clean-room and static-sensitive equipment. High temperature applications such as automotive, food prep, powder coating, and testing environments. Any other wet environments such as for marine, outdoor, and recreational projects.