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As a tetrafluoroethylene and hexafluoropropylene copolymer, fluorinated ethylene propylene copolymer (FEP) is a semi-crystalline perfluorinated polymer that is closely related to PTFE (FP30). Although its characteristics are mostly inferior to those of PTFE, they are comparable nonetheless, and it has the excellent practical benefit of being melt-processable. (though more expensive).
Its superior chemical resistance, electrical capabilities (up to very high frequencies), and excellent weathering resistance are comparable to those of PTFE when compared in more detail. It has increased impact strength and better radiation resistance, but it also has lower maximum use and heat deflection temperatures, and it is even a little less stiff and robust.
The Global EV Fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP) market accounted for $XX Billion in 2022 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2023 to 2030.
Similar to Fluorinated Ethylene-Propylene (FEP), which has the trademark TeflonTM, PTFE was developed and has since grown to be one of the most significant man-made materials. PTFE, which is well-known for its non-stick qualities, is more flexible than conventional thermoplastics and durable over a broad temperature range.
PTFE is also extensively used because of its dielectric qualities, which enable it to be used as the dielectric material in RF coaxial cable assemblies and as insulation for wire jackets.
A centre conductor can be used to extrude PTFE into narrow cylindrical shapes, which can then be jacketed to create coaxial lines like RG-6 or RG-174 wire.PTFE cable is remarkably popular in LVDS and military cabling, in addition to being used on RF cables. Manufacturers struggle to bind materials to the PTFE jacket and process intricate cable bundles because of how slippery it is.
Small gauge wires that are twisted and routed in a bundle run the risk of sliding within the cross-section, which would result in the cable losing its form. In order to create a differential pair using the PTFE dielectric material as the wire jacket, twisted pairs can be wrapped together with a tight lay that achieves 4 twists per inch or tighter.
