RS PRO Opaque PTFE Round Rod, 1 m Length, 25 mm Diameter, Fluoroplastics, 680-656

The RS PRO PTFE Rod model 680-656 is an industrial-grade round bar fabricated entirely from polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), renowned for its outstanding resistance to chemicals, low friction surface, and extremely broad operating temperature range. Measuring 1 meter in length and 25 millimeters in diameter, the opaque rod is engineered for use in applications where durability, non-reactivity, and purity are essential.

PTFE is celebrated for its high-performance insulating properties, exceptionally low moisture absorption, and capacity to withstand both cryogenic (-200°C) and elevated temperatures up to +260°C, making it ideal for environments exposed to aggressive chemicals, solvents, or temperature cycling. The robust nature of this RS PRO rod ensures no significant degradation even in steam or high-pressure water settings, making it popular for valve seats, bushings, insulators, and critical structural or medical device parts.

Engineered for industrial and laboratory demands, this rod combines a non-stick surface, excellent dielectric strength, and mechanical stability. Applications span bushings, rollers, gears, sheaves, cable insulation, structural frameworks, and insulators for electrical, food, medical, and chemical processing sectors. Its non-toxic, sterile, and biocompatible characteristics extend utility to sensitive biomedical and food-contact applications as well.

The RS PRO 680-656 PTFE rod is fully compliant with major international approvals and safety norms, including Aerospace, RoHS, ISO 9001, FDA, EU 10/2011, and REACH, ensuring reliability across regulated industries. Additional properties include a density of 2.21g/cm³, tensile strength of 25MPa, flammability rating of UL 94 V-0, elongation at 50%, and very low water absorption (0.3 percent).

With its blend of strength, chemical inertness, environmental resistance, and precise fabrication, this PTFE rod serves as a fundamental material for laboratory, industrial process, electrical insulation, and high-purity mechanical solutions. Its performance is vital in environments where standard plastics would degrade or react. Typical usage can be found in construction of machine parts, custom industrial components, and replacement insulators or bushings where performance and compliance are non-negotiable.

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