Technical Data Sheet
Carbon Filled Teflon Guide Bush
Paper Industry
Polytetra Processors
Rakhial, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
www.automatasia.com
Guide bushes machined from carbon filled Teflon for paper mill service. Pressure withstand 15 kg/cm², temperature withstand 320°C.
Specification
| Sizes | Custom bore, outside diameter and length |
|---|---|
| Tolerances | Machined clearances to approved drawing |
| Grades | 25% Carbon-filled PTFE, Graphite-filled PTFE, Virgin PTFE on request |
| Standards | ASTM D4894, ASTM D4745 |
| Typical uses | Rotary joint guiding, High temperature bushing |
| Industries | Paper mills |
Typical properties — virgin PTFE
| Property | Typical value | Test method |
|---|---|---|
| Specific gravity | 2.14 – 2.20 | ASTM D792 |
| Tensile strength | 20 – 35 MPa | ASTM D638 / D4894 |
| Elongation at break | 200 – 400 % | ASTM D638 / D4894 |
| Hardness | Shore D 50 – 65 | ASTM D2240 |
| Coefficient of friction (dynamic) | 0.04 – 0.10 | ASTM D1894 |
| Continuous service temperature | −200 °C to +260 °C | — |
| Melting point | ≈ 327 °C | ASTM D4894 |
| Dielectric strength | ≈ 32 kV/mm (short time, thin section) | ASTM D149 |
| Water absorption | < 0.01 % | ASTM D570 |
Typical values for guidance only, not guaranteed minimums. Filled grades, linings and finished parts differ; confirm limits for your application. Issued 2026.