Why is there TFE and Kynar- PVDF long lead times
Over the last year, the industry has experienced more shortages than I have come across in my 30 years experience. In the past I have seen sharp price increases, and I have experienced several shortages, and delivery delays stemming from plastic resin allocations by resin vendors. This is definitely the first instance I have seen all these issues at the same time.
Polytetraflouroethylene (TFE) and Kynar - PVDF are both on allocation.
The two of these resins are in short supply. The PTFE Sheet suppliers product PTFE (TFE) and PVDF manufacturing requires a mineral called Fluorspar that's mined in Mongolia and China. The world requirement for this mineral has risen significantly, additionally, the supply has tightened. PTFE materials have high temperature resistance, excellent chemical resistance and incredibly low co-efficient of friction (slippery) and is used in tons of purposes from non-stick fry pots and pans to ptfe tape for personal use. This mineral is actually a essential raw material in the manufacturing of fluoropolymers, fluorolubricants and lots of refrigerants.This increasing amount of demand paired with general shortage of raw materials has caused a dramatic price increase (almost double over the past year), shortages, and we expect both these factors to continue in the near future.
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