Teflon product PTFE (TFE) and PVDF manufacturing requires a mineral called Fluorspar that is mined in Mongolia and China. The world interest in this mineral has risen significantly, as well as supply has tightened. PTFE materials have high temperature resistance, excellent chemical resistance and really low co-efficient of friction (slick) and is used within a bunch of applications from non-stick fry kitchenware to ptfe tape for use at home. This mineral is the critical raw material in the production of fluoropolymers, fluorolubricants and quite a few refrigerants.This escalating demand paired with general shortage of raw materials is mainly responsible for a dramatic price increase (almost double throughout the last year), shortages, and we expect both these factors to continue in the near future.
Montag, 13. Oktober 2025
Polytetraflouroethylene (TFE) and Kynar both are in short supply.
Sonntag, 13. Oktober 2024
Polytetraflouroethylene (TFE) and Kynar - PVDF both are on allocation.
TFE sheet products, PTFE (TFE) along with Kynar-PVDF manufacturing requires a mineral called Fluorspar that is mined in Mongolia and China. The worldwide interest in this mineral has increased significantly, and also the supply has tightened. PTFE materials have high temperature resistance, excellent chemical resistance and very low co-efficient of friction (slick) and is used in a lot of purposes from non-stick fry griddles to ptfe tape for personal use. This particular mineral is actually the crucial raw material within the manufacturing of fluoropolymers, fluorolubricants and quite a few refrigerants.This increase in demand paired with shortage of raw materials is mainly responsible for a dramatic price increase (almost double in the last year), shortages, and we expect these two factors to stay in affect in the near future.