Modified forming process removes volatile combustible materials. Flammability of cable-wrapping tape reduced by altering tape-manufacturing process. In new manufacturing process, tape formed by proprietary process of screw extrusion, followed by washing in solvent and drying. Tape then wrapped as before. Spectrogram taken after extrusion, washing, and drying shows lower hydrocarbon content. PTFE formed by new process suited to oxygen-rich environments. Safe in liquid oxygen of Space Shuttle tank and in medical uses; thin-wall shrinkable tubing in hospital test equipment, surgical instruments, and implants.


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    Title :

    Low-Flammability PTFE for High-Oxygen Environments


    Contributors:
    Walle, E. (author) / Fallon, B. (author) / Sheppard, A. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1986-07-01



    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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