Why is there TFE and Kynar Price Increases.

Over the last year, the business has experienced more shortages than I've come across around my over 25 years of experience. In the past I have seen sharp price increases, and I have observed several shortages, and delivery problems as a consequence of material allocations through plastic resin suppliers. This is actually the very first instance I have seen all these issues at the same time.

PTFE Rod (TFE) and Kynar are both on allocation.

The two of these resins are in short supply. The  PTFE Sheet suppliers product PTFE (TFE) and Kynar  manufacturing requires a mineral called Fluorspar which is mined in Mongolia and China. The world need for this mineral has increased significantly, additionally, the supply has tightened. PTFE materials have high heat resistance, excellent chemical resistance and extremely low co-efficient of friction (slippery) and is used in a good deal of applications from non-stick fry pots and pans to ptfe tape for home use. This specific mineral is the key raw material inside the manufacturing of fluoropolymers, fluorolubricants and a lot of refrigerants.This increased demand combined with general shortage of raw materials is mainly responsible for a dramatic price increase (almost double during the last year), shortages, and we expect these two factors to keep at it in the near future.

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