Why are there TFE and Kynar Price Increases.

Throughout the last year, the market has experienced more shortages than I have come across during my 3 decades experience. In the past I have seen sharp price increases, and I have observed several shortages, and delivery delays on account of material allocations from resin manufacturers. This is actually the first time I have seen all these issues at one time.

PTFE Sheet (TFE) and PVDF both are on allocation.

The two of these resins are in short supply. The  PTFE - Polytetrafluoroethylene product PTFE (TFE) and also Kynar-PVDF  manufacturing requires a mineral called Fluorspar which is mined in Mongolia and China. The world need for this mineral has increased significantly, and the supply has tightened. PTFE materials have high heat resistance, excellent chemical resistance and incredibly low co-efficient of friction (slippery) and is used throughout dozens of purposes from non-stick fry pans to ptfe tape for use at home. This particular mineral is the key raw materials within the production of fluoropolymers, fluorolubricants and many refrigerants.This increased demand mixed with general shortage of raw materials is mainly responsible for a dramatic price increase (almost double during the last year), shortages, and we expect these two factors to stay in affect in the near future.

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