Teflon (TFE) and PVDF both are on allocation.

PTFE - Polytetrafluoroethylene  products, PTFE (TFE) and Kynar  manufacturing requires a mineral called Fluorspar that is mined in Mongolia and China. The worldwide demand for this mineral has increased significantly, and the supply has tightened. PTFE materials have high heat resistance, excellent chemical resistance and incredibly low co-efficient of friction (slippery) and is utilized in a lot of applications from non-stick fry kitchenware to ptfe tape for home use. This specific mineral is actually a essential raw materials in the production of fluoropolymers, fluorolubricants and lots of refrigerants.This increasing amount of demand joined together with shortage of raw materials has caused a dramatic price increase (almost double over the past year), shortages, and we expect these two factors to keep at it in the near future.

Acetal Copolymer rods


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