Description / Abstract:
Form
This specification covers virgin, unfilled
polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) in the form of extruded rods, tubes,
and profiles.
These products have been used typically for parts, such as
bushings and insulators, requiring better chemical inertness and
dimensional stability up to 500 °F (260 °C) than AMS3657 and better
mechanical and electrical properties than AMS3656, but usage is not
limited to such applications. For applications such as bearings,
seals, and back-up rings that do not require dielectric properties
it is recommended to use AMS3678/1 Grade B.
Safety - Hazardous Materials
While the materials, methods, applications, and processes
described or referenced in this specification may involve the use
of hazardous materials, this specification does not address the
hazards which may be involved in such use. It is the sole
responsibility of the user to ensure familiarity with the safe and
proper use of any hazardous materials and to take necessary
precautionary measures to ensure the health and safety of all
personnel involved.
Types 1 and 2, which were defined in previous revisions of this
specification, have been combined. For documentation which
specifies Type 1 or Type 2 of this specification, all of the
requirements of this specification now apply.