Fluon® + MPC

Fluon+™ AR High Performance Flexible Fluoropolymers

Fluon+™ AR is a range of melt-processable compounds that provides the desirable properties of a fluoropolymer with greatly enhanced flexibility. Cables that require a thicker jacket construction, such as high voltage subsea cables, can be made much more flexible for ease of handling.

The Fluon+™ AR grades are capable of continuous operation at 200°C, and their properties can be enhanced by radiation crosslinking. They can also be coloured for branding and identification by incorporating Fluon+™ Colour Concentrates.

Standard ETFE Fluon+™ AR-ETFE
Property Unit C-88AXP LM-720AP AR-3300N AR-3300P AR-3300XL AR-3300LH
Flex Modulus MPa 900 716 140 100 100 100
Melting Point ˚C 260 225 225 225 225 190
MFR (297°C, 5Kg) g/10min 11 15 9 8 9 9
Specific Gravity 1.73 1.78 1.62 1.64 1.63 1.63
Tensile Strength MPa 48 43 11 11 10 10
Tensile Elongation % 415 380 440 290 260 380
Service Temp ˚C 150 150 200 200 200 200
Flammability UL94 V-0 V-0 V-2 V-0 V-2 V-2
MIL-W-22759
Crosslinking proof test
7 h @ 300°C Pass

More Fluon+™ Melt Processable Compounds

Fluon+™ Melt Processable Compounds extend fluoropolymer properties of chemical resistance, toughness, and lubricity. They are based on copolymer resins including ETFE and PFA, with the standard products free of cadmium, hexavalent chromium, and lead. All Fluon+™ melt processable compound products are manufactured to precise specifications.

Colour concentrates

Superb surface finish, colour consistency and dispersion even at high-speed extrusion rates.

Reinforced compounds

Incorporate glass and mineral fillers for enhanced characteristics like dimensional stability, abrasion resistance, shrinkage resistance, and thermal conductivity.

Foam concentrates

Designed for gas injection foaming when manufacturing LAN and coaxial cables. The properties of a foamed insulation help minimise signal loss and enhance high-speed data transmission, while reducing weight and material.

Cross-linkable compounds

Increase mechanical properties such as scrape abrasion, cut-through resistance, and tensile strength at elevated temperatures.

Conductive / anti-static compounds

Effectively control heat and static electricity. Wire coated with a conductive fluoropolymer, these compounds can be used for freeze protection and process temperature control.

Adhesive-grade compounds

Modified ETFE used in applications requiring strong adhesion to polyamide polymers, especially Nylon 12. These compounds also exhibit high permeation resistance to many fluids and gases, especially automotive fuels.

Main Product Types

Below is an overview of the main types of MPC product. Melt processable compounds can also be manufactured to custom specifications. Please contact AGC Chemicals Europe to order with special requirements.

ECTFE ETFE FEP MFA PFA PVDF
Colour concentrates Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Reinforced compounds Custom Standard Custom Standard Custom
Foam concentrates Standard Custom Custom
Cross-linkable compounds Standard
Flexible AR compounds Standard
Conductive / anti-static compounds Custom Standard Custom Custom Standard Custom
Adhesive-grade compounds Standard

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