Applications of PTFE gasket sheets
PTFE gasket sheets are often used in chemical processing, petrochemical and pharmaceutical plants, heat exchangers, and flange and valve sealing where aggressive media and elevated temperatures are present. Their chemical inertness, low friction and broad media compatibility make them suitable for static seals, gasketing between metal flanges and contamination‑sensitive systems, including applications that specify Teflon; use of expanded virgin ptfe is common where minimal dimensional change under load is required.
They may be less suitable for dynamic sealing or highly abrasive services where mechanical wear, extrusion risk or the need for high elastic recovery dominate; in such cases elastomeric or composite alternatives are often considered depending on operating conditions.
