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Name	PURE PTFE : Polytetrafluoroethylene, a fluorinated compound in which the hydrogen (H) atoms of polyethylene are replaced with fluorine (F).
Characteristics	PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) is a representative material of fluoropolymer resin, which has a melting point of 327℃. Possesses excellent heat resistance (260℃) and cold resistance (-200℃), as well as remarkable chemical resistance, low friction coefficient, self-lubrication, non-adhesiveness, and outstanding electrical properties.
Usage	Widely used in various industries, such as mechanical, chemical, plating, food, electronics, and semiconductor industries.

Name	Filled PTFE: Pure PTFE mixed with fillers such as carbon, glass, bronze, graphite, and MOS2.
Characteristics	Filler-filled PTFE material with enhanced characteristics such as wear resistance, compressive strength, creep resistance, and hardness compared to pure PTFE. Can be selected and used accordingly for each purpose.
Usage	Commonly used in industrial heavy equipment, automotive non-lubricated bearings, compressors, hydraulic machinery piston rings, bushings, sealing, and other applications.

Name	TFM
Characteristics	A resin that improves upon the poor weldability of PTFE. Exhibits excellent creep resistance and has a longer flex life compared to traditional PTFE. Also offers superior electrical insulation properties and has a smooth surface finish on molded parts. TFM has excellent secondary processing capabilities, such as welding, bending, and machining. Has good weldability at temperatures ranging from 360°C to 380°C.
Usage	Commonly used in welded components such as bellower for LCD and semiconductor, measuring tanks, and cassette guides, also PFA-processed alternative materials related to wielding.

Name	PFA : Polyoxymethylene
Characteristics	PFA is a fluoropolymer material that shares similar general characteristics with PTFE. Has a high operating temperature (up to 260°C) and is known for its excellent chemical resistance. One distinct feature is its ability to be dissolved by heat, making it suitable for processes such as thermal fusion bonding and welding. Can also be processed through methods like injection molding and extrusion.
Usage	Used in tubes, fitting, cassettes, and other injection-molded products used for piping applications. Also suitable for tube tanks.

Name	PEEK : Polyether ether ketone
Characteristics	PEEK (Polyether ether ketone) is known for its excellent chemical resistance, low friction coefficient, and self-lubricating properties. Exhibits superior abrasion resistance and high heat resistance, with continuous use up to 260°C and maintaining mechanical properties even at 300°C. Has excellent electrical insulation properties at high temperatures (up to 200°C). Flame retardant with a V-0 rating, producing minimal smoke and toxic gas. PEEK materials are available with improved sliding characteristics, as well as those reinforced with glass fiber (GF) or carbon fiber. Additionally, there are PEEK materials containing CA for enhanced conductivity.
Usage	Used in wafer guides, holding rings, wafer baskets, lcd caskets, bolts, and absorption rods in the semiconductor manufacturing process, as well as in industries such as automotive, electrical/electronics, fluid machinery, OA equipment, chemical, aerospace, and space industries.

Name	VESPEL : A trademarked high-performance plastic product line based on polyimide, known for its exceptional durability, developed by DuPont.
Characteristics	A high-performance resin known for its outstanding heat resistance (continuous use up to 288°C and short-term use up to 428°C) and exceptional non-lubricated wear resistance, which is more than 10 times that of typical resins. Exhibits excellent creep resistance, electrical properties (dielectric strength of 22 kV/mm), and machinability. Possesses excellent chemical resistance, dimensional stability, and low outgassing properties in vacuum environments.
Usage	Used in various components such as retainer rings, vacuum tweezers, chip collets, fingers, bolts, wafers, clamps, holders, bushings, washers, and seals in the semiconductor dry etching process. Also widely utilized in Drivetrain and electrical insulation parts for applications in the nuclear industry and other fields.

Name	Characteristics	Usage
PURE PTFE : Polytetrafluoroethylene, a fluorinated compound in which the hydrogen (H) atoms of polyethylene are replaced with fluorine (F).	PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) is a representative material of fluoropolymer resin, which has a melting point of 327℃. Possesses excellent heat resistance (260℃) and cold resistance (-200℃), as well as remarkable chemical resistance, low friction coefficient, self-lubrication, non-adhesiveness, and outstanding electrical properties.	Widely used in various industries, such as mechanical, chemical, plating, food, electronics, and semiconductor industries.
Filled PTFE: : Pure PTFE mixed with fillers such as carbon, glass, bronze, graphite, and MOS2.	Filler-filled PTFE material with enhanced characteristics such as wear resistance, compressive strength, creep resistance, and hardness compared to pure PTFE. Can be selected and used accordingly for each purpose.	Commonly used in industrial heavy equipment, automotive non-lubricated bearings, compressors, hydraulic machinery piston rings, bushings, sealing, and other applications.
PVDF : Polyvinylidene fluoride is an opaque, amorphous thermoplastic fluoropolymer.	PVDF exhibits excellent chemical resistance and possesses outstanding mechanical performance and abrasion resistance. Has low absorption, low refractive index, and good bending characteristics. The operating temperature range for PVDF is -40°C to 140°C.	Commonly used in semiconductor fluid solution BATH, piping materials, and wafer guids.
PCTFE : Polychlorotrifluoroethylene	PCTFE (Polychlorotrifluoroethylene) is a fluoropolymer known for its excellent chemical resistance, electrical properties, and surface characteristics. Has superior mechanical properties compared to PTEE and offers good gas-sealing performance. Can be used in a wide temperature range from -40°C to 150°C.	Commonly used in semiconductor equipment components such as spin chucks and main arm fingers.
TFM	A resin that improves upon the poor weldability of PTFE. Exhibits excellent creep resistance and has a longer flex life compared to traditional PTFE. Also offers superior electrical insulation properties and has a smooth surface finish on molded parts. TFM has excellent secondary processing capabilities, such as welding, bending, and machining. Has good weldability at temperatures ranging from 360°C to 380°C.	Commonly used in welded components such as bellower for LCD and semiconductor, measuring tanks, and cassette guides, also PFA-processed alternative materials related to wielding.
PFA : Polyoxymethylene	PFA is a fluoropolymer material that shares similar general characteristics with PTFE. Has a high operating temperature (up to 260°C) and is known for its excellent chemical resistance. One distinct feature is its ability to be dissolved by heat, making it suitable for processes such as thermal fusion bonding and welding. Can also be processed through methods like injection molding and extrusion.	Used in tubes, fitting, cassettes, and other injection-molded products used for piping applications. Also suitable for tube tanks.
PEEK : Polyether ether ketone	PEEK (Polyether ether ketone) is known for its excellent chemical resistance, low friction coefficient, and self-lubricating properties. Exhibits superior abrasion resistance and high heat resistance, with continuous use up to 260°C and maintaining mechanical properties even at 300°C. Has excellent electrical insulation properties at high temperatures (up to 200°C). Flame retardant with a V-0 rating, producing minimal smoke and toxic gas. PEEK materials are available with improved sliding characteristics, as well as those reinforced with glass fiber (GF) or carbon fiber. Additionally, there are PEEK materials containing CA for enhanced conductivity.	Used in wafer guides, holding rings, wafer baskets, lcd caskets, bolts, and absorption rods in the semiconductor manufacturing process, as well as in industries such as automotive, electrical/electronics, fluid machinery, OA equipment, chemical, aerospace, and space industries.
VESPEL : A trademarked high-performance plastic product line based on polyimide, known for its exceptional durability, developed by DuPont.	A high-performance resin known for its outstanding heat resistance (continuous use up to 288°C and short-term use up to 428°C) and exceptional non-lubricated wear resistance, which is more than 10 times that of typical resins. Exhibits excellent creep resistance, electrical properties (dielectric strength of 22 kV/mm), and machinability. Possesses excellent chemical resistance, dimensional stability, and low outgassing properties in vacuum environments.	Used in various components such as retainer rings, vacuum tweezers, chip collets, fingers, bolts, wafers, clamps, holders, bushings, washers, and seals in the semiconductor dry etching process. Also widely utilized in Drivetrain and electrical insulation parts for applications in the nuclear industry and other fields.
ULTEM	An amorphous thermoplastic resin that offers high heat resistance and low smoke generation. Possesses inherent flame retardancy and exhibits stable dielectric constants and low dielectric loss coefficients over a wide range of temperatures and frequencies.	Used in semiconductor manufacturing process inspection equipment such as jigs, etc.
UHMW PE : Ultra High Molecular Weigh Poly Ethylene	UHMW PE (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) a resin with an ultra-high molecular weight that exhibits excellent wear resistance. A non-toxic material with self-lubricating properties, which helps prevent noise and pollution.	Used as rollers, guides, gears, slide tapes, and washers in semiconductor equipment, OA equipment, industrial machinery, transportation machinery.