NORTON® High Performance Films
Fluoropolymers provide Solutions where nothing else works!
Saint-Gobain High Performance Films extrudes the broadest range of Fluoropolymer and Engineering films in the world. We choose to supply this broad range due to our customer’s demands for the delivery of material solutions capable of meeting a broad range of environmental extremes. Saint-Gobain is recognized globally as an expert in solutions designed to withstand the limits of Chemical Exposure, High Temperature Operating environments and long term Outdoor aging.
Our processes are state of the art for manufacturing very thin films (0.0005” / 12.5 µ) at wide widths up 82” (2100 mm). We have been the world leaders in developing multi-layer fluoropolymer solutions designed to give outstanding performance with economical cost structures. We take advantage of the latest technology for process measurement and control to supply products second to none in quality.
Frequently, fluoropolymers are the only product of choice when metals and less expensive plastics fail or where long term reliability is required. Fluoropolymers often solve the most challenging existing problems or are enabling materials to facilitate new technologies.
Prices can vary dramatically based on the polymer selected. Defining the property requirements for your application allows for the selection of a solution that optimizes the economic / performance relationship. Selection of an appropriate Saint-Gobain High Performance Film product often begins with an evaluation of the application temperature environment. Saint-Gobain offers a broad variety of film products covering a range of thermal performance requirements.
Relative Performance Comparison
| Material | Use
Temp. | Tensile Strength | Elong. | Modulus | Tear Resist. | Specific Gravity | Coeff of Friction | Chemical Resist. | Abrasion Resist. | Light Transp. |
| PFA | 260°C | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| FEP | 205°C | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| ETFE | 165°C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| ECTFE | 170°C | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| PVDF | 130°C | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| PMP | 160°C | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
Rating relative to group where 1 = highest value
Note: Effective use temperature is application dependent
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