Glass-Filled PTFE Mandrels

By Chamfr Team

March 22, 2023

Glass-filled PTFE mandrels are a new alternative to traditional PTFE-coated stainless steel mandrels.

Benefits of glass-filled PTFE mandrels:

• Allow for ultra-precision tolerances (as tight as +/- .0001″).
• Can be elongated for a simple release in seconds without damaging the device in difficult-to-extract materials, such as nylon.
• Are very consistent and reduce contamination risk due to single use.
• Are manufactured using modern grinding technology that allows for a high-performance ground surface finish and precision tolerances compared with PTFE-coated mandrels.
• Are highly lubricious (even before applying a high-performance ground finish), making them easy to remove, even when elongated.
• Can withstand working temperatures of up to 260° C/500° F, making them ideal for use in high-temperature applications.
• Increase production rates in multilumen applications due to reduced cooling and removal times for polymer mandrels compared with stainless steel mandrels.

If you’re looking for a mandrel with the benefits of a standard PTFE-coated stainless steel mandrel plus high-precision tolerances and ease of extraction, a glass-filled PTFE mandrel could be a great option for your project.

Ready to try glass-filled PTFE mandrels?