PTFE in Automotive
PTFE, also known as polytetrafluoroethylene, is used in the automotive industry for the production of certain components to ensure maximum efficiency and reliability, including:
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Interconnection tubes
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Fuel lines
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Onboard diagnostic sensors
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Teflon PTFE gaskets
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Vent valves
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Stabilizer bar bushings
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Piston rings for the pneumatic compressor pump
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Automotive cable wiring for:
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Air conditioning
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Power steering
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GPS navigation and wiring for heated or cooled seats
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Other applications include:
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Cylinder head gaskets
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Sealing gaskets
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Piston rings for the pneumatic compressor pump
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Sealing rings
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Throttle body injection
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Sensor cables
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Brake sensors
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Transmission wiring
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ABS cables
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Sensors for blind spot detection and braking
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Brake pad wear indicators
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Clutch and brake pedal pins
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Door hinge sleeve bushings
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Shock absorber piston seals
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Steering ball joint inserts
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Stabilizer bar bushings
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Power steering pump rings
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Thrust rings for automatic transmission
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Engine compartment bearings
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Heat-shrink sleeves
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Automotive coatings, thanks to its non-stick and hydrophobic properties, also creating a smooth, non-stick surface
