One of our main product offerings is non-metallic washers—i.e., plastic or fiber disk-shaped hardware components featuring a center hole. When used alongside a compatible fastener—such as a nut or bolt—washers serve several functions including: 1) ensuring the even distribution of pressure across the fastened surface, 2) acting as a spacer or isolator, and 3) mitigating the risk of the assembly loosening due to vibration and other environmental factors. Teflon™ PTFE products are commonly found in a number of different applications and are particularly popular because of their unique set of properties, which includes resistance to both water and oil, and an extremely low coefficient of friction. Moreover, the material’s heat and chemical resistance coupled with its fairly high strength makes it both durable and dependable. When used for automobile coatings, it creates a high-gloss layer that protects cars from rust and minor wear.

Compared to other nonmetallic materials, it is relatively expensive — this is partly because it has some of the most beneficial properties of any nonmetallic material and is as such in high demand. For over nine decades, New Process Fibre has provided customers with high-quality and innovative non-metallic solutions, including Teflon washers. Our Teflon washers find application in a wide range of industries—including automotive, HVAC, and plumbing—providing durable and reliable performance even when exposed to water, oil, chemicals, and high heat. Washers can be used across a wide variety of industries and applications but it is important you only use washers made from suitable material. The best washer material to use will depend on the application you require it for, and here at Stephens Gaskets we strive to accommodate as many different applications as we can. From stainless steel, rubber and plastic through to cork, brass and aluminium, we have a wide range of washer material to choose from. Our washer materials are all incredibly versatile in their uses and applications, and one of our most popular choices is our PTFE washers. We can provide the washers in a range of pre-cut sizes, but if you are looking for something more specific, our bespoke service can create custom PTFE washers UK made to your exact required measurements. PTFE washers: UK Made Tightening nuts into place on bolts and other fasteners. Washers evenly distribute the pressure of a fastening point across a larger surface area to reduce strain and the risk of damage.PTFE can be divided into two main styles. Virgin PTFE, which is fairly hard, like plastic, however it will still compress to make a seal between two faces. Expanded PTFE is more like a sponge, making it ideal for sealing damaged, glass or plastic flanges because it compresses more easily than the Virgin grade. Excellent dielectric properties– one of the best thermally established and non-conducting plastic materials making it suitable for electrical insulators in circuit boards. PTFE washers are strong, durable, and have one of the lowest coefficient friction levels of any other solid material. They are also chemically resistant and non-conductive with excellent dielectric properties. Plus, PTFE is an excellent insulator and is FDA-approved.

PTFE washers are naturally highly chemical resistant and self-lubricating, which allows for accurate torquing and smoother operation.PTFE washers and PTFE gaskets can be supplied not only in its virgin state, but also with carbon and/or glass inserted into it leaving the finished product more durable and able to withstand even higher temperatures. Ask a member of our sales team for more information. Data sheets can be supplied free of charge upon request. In contrast to our competitors who use reprocessed material for their washers, at New Process Fibre we use the highest quality virgin Teflon resin available on the market to manufacture our Teflon washers. We manufacture PTFE Gaskets from our complete range of Polytetrafluoroethlyene (PTFE) materials. Commonly referred to as Teflon (The well known brand name of The Chemours Company), PTFE has outstanding resistance to chemicals, a wide temperature range, withstanding (–200° C to +260° C) and excellent dielectric properties. Thermal insulating washers are found in nearly every industry, including aerospace, automotive, heating and cooling, plumbing, appliances, the list goes on. And thanks to its many unique characteristics, it’s also a popular choice for washers and spacers. Its texture allows other components and parts to glide over them easily and being thermal but remaining non-conductive, also makes them a popular choice for use in circuit boards. For a number of years, metal served as the default material for washers. However, the introduction of durable and reliable plastics, such as Teflon, has led to the acceptance of plastics as a suitable alternative.

Being chemically inert, except for some alkaline metals, means PTFE Gaskets are the seals of choice in food, pharmaceutical and chemical sectors.

RH Nuttall Limited produce washers, gaskets, seals, strip and sheet PTFE for a variety of applications. General Characteristics Its rust resistance allows washers made from it to withstand moisture from car fluids and the environment. Absolutely! As a leading PTFE washer UK supplier we have state of the art, automated machinery allowing us to produce custom PTFE washers for our customers. Can you cut PTFE Washers to squares? Faster turnaround. Compression stamping equipment can achieve up to 400 strokes/minute, enabling the production of hundreds of thousands of washers each day. Washers are available in a variety of different materials to suit varying environmental and operating conditions. Although many industry professionals employ metallic washers, non-metallic washers, such as those made from nylon or PTFE, are becoming increasingly popular. In particular, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)—also known by the brand name Teflon™—offers several advantages when used for the manufacture of washers, including: