PTFE coated Fabric for Expansion Joint

PTFE coated fabric for expansion joint material is engineered to support high-performance non-metal expansion joint insulation and protective requirements. PTFE Skived Film/Glass Fabric combines PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) film with E-glass cloth to form a flexible, reinforced coated fabric system.

PTFE Skived Film provides superior chemical resistance and anti-stick performance, while Glass Fabric contributes strong mechanical support and thermal stability. As a result,PTFE coated fabric for expansion joint helps deliver reliable tensile strength, excellent flexibility, and long-term durability under demanding industrial operating conditions.

PTFE coated fabric for expansion joint is offered in multiple styles (e.g., ESLAM GP1–GP5) to match project targets for fabric thickness, PTFE film thickness, and tensile performance.

Style	Thickness mm(inch)	Weight g/sqm(oz/sqyd)	Tensile strength in warp N/5cm(lbf/inch)
ESCOAT 500	0.35(0.0138)	700(20.7)	3500（400）
ESCOAT 1000	0.83(0.0327)	1120(33)	7000（800）
ESCOAT 2000	1.05(0.0413)	1650(48.7)	11000（1256）

Core Features of PTFE coated fabric for Expansion Joint
Designed for demanding industrial environments, this material offers a variety of outstanding physical and chemical properties:

Outstanding Resistance to Heat and Chemicals: It can withstand extreme temperatures and offers exceptional resistance to corrosion from various chemicals.
Gas-Barrier Properties: It provides an effective barrier against gas penetration.
Flame Retardancy: It offers excellent fire resistance, ensuring safety in industrial applications.
Excellent Release Properties: The specially formulated coating provides a non-stick surface.
Exceptional Weatherability: It maintains stable and reliable performance over the long term, even in complex outdoor or harsh environments.

Main Applications of PTFE fabric for Expansion Joint

Thanks to this combination of exceptional properties, PTFE coated fabrics are considered the ideal material for fabricating non-metallic expansion joints.

PTFE coated fabric for expansion joint
To meet different industrial requirements, the material is available in various grades of thickness and strength (such as the ESCOAT 500, 1000, and 2000 styles shown in the table):

Thickness: Ranging from 0.35 mm (0.0138 inch) to 1.05 mm (0.0413 inch).
Weight: Ranging from 700 g/sqm (20.7 oz/yd²) to 1650 g/sqm (48.7 oz/yd²).
Tensile Strength (in warp): Offers extremely high mechanical strength, ranging from 3500 N/5cm (400 lbf/in) up to 11000 N/5cm (1256 lbf/in).