Mechanical Grade Fabric
Mechanical Grade
PTFE Coated
Fiberglass
Fabric
Taconic mechanical grade PTFE coated fiberglass fabric provides an economical coated fabric option for applications where surface texture, grip, dimensional stability, and cost efficiency are important.
Mechanical grade PTFE fabrics use a lighter PTFE coating than premium or standard grades while still offering useful release characteristics, heat resistance, and performance for general industrial processing.
Use this fabric category for mechanical processing, conveyor components, protective covers, textured release surfaces, and industrial fabrication where a more textured PTFE coated fiberglass substrate is preferred.
Performance Advantages
Why choose this
fabric construction?
Textured Surface
A lighter PTFE coating leaves more fabric texture available for applications where grip, mechanical contact, and surface profile matter.
Cost Efficient
Mechanical grade PTFE coated fiberglass fabric provides practical performance for applications that do not require premium release properties.
Mechanical Grip
A textured coated surface can help support conveyor components, covers, and fabricated parts where added grip is helpful.
Heat Resistant
PTFE coated fiberglass construction offers useful heat resistance and dimensional stability for general industrial processing.
Common Applications
Built for focused
industrial use cases.
Mechanical grade PTFE coated fiberglass fabrics are used where texture, grip, cost efficiency, heat resistance, and dimensional stability support practical industrial performance.
Product Values
Mechanical grade PTFE coated fiberglass fabric
products and specifications.
Compare available mechanical grade PTFE coated fiberglass fabric products by thickness, coated weight, tensile strength, tear strength, dielectric performance, FDA compliance, and maximum width. Product numbers link to individual product pages where available.
| Product Page | Nominal Thickness (Inches) | Total Coated Weight (lbs/sq yd) | Tensile Strength Warp/Fill (lbs/inch) | Tear Strength Warp/Fill (lbs) | Dielectric Breakdown (volts/mil) | FDA Compliant | Max Width (Inches) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7037 | 0.0025 | 0.20 | 70/75 | 3.0/2.0 | 600 | N | 61.5 |
| 7057 | 0.0045 | 0.38 | 150/150 | 6.25/6.25 | 500 | Y | 62 |
| 7107 | 0.008 | 0.79 | 200/170 | 10.5/7.5 | 380 | N | 62 |
| 7147 | 0.0119 | 1.15 | 265/180 | 8.0/5.0 | 400 | N | 38 |
The data herein are averages based on the authoritative testing of several lot numbers. This information is intended for comparison purposes only.
Fabric FAQ
Common questions about
mechanical grade fabric.
What is mechanical grade PTFE fabric?
Mechanical grade PTFE fabric is a coated fiberglass construction with a lighter PTFE coating and more visible surface texture than standard or premium grades.
When should I choose mechanical grade fabric?
Choose mechanical grade fabric when cost efficiency, texture, grip, and general heat resistance are more important than maximum release performance.
Does mechanical grade PTFE fabric provide chemical resistance?
Yes. Mechanical grade PTFE fabrics provide useful chemical resistance, though premium and standard grades may be better suited for more demanding release or chemical exposure.
Need help selecting a fabric?
Taconic can help match thickness, release performance, airflow, FDA compliance, tensile strength, and coating type to your application.
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