This specification covers one grade of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) in the form of extruded and sintered rods, tubes, and profiles. These products have been used typically for parts, such as bushings and insulators, requiring chemical inertness up to 500 °F (260 °C) and better mechanical and/or electrical properties than AMS 3656, but usage is not limited to such applications. When improved dimensional stability is required, it is recommended that stress relieved product in accordance with AMS 3659 be specified. For parts such as seals, back-up rings and bearings that do not require dielectric properties and radiographic inspection it is recommended to use AMS 3678/1 Grade B.
SAE AMS3657F-2011 Referenced Document
ASTM D149-09 Standard Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage and Dielectric Strength of Solid Electrical Insulating Materials at Commercial Power Frequencies*, 2024-04-19 Update
ASTM D4894-07 Standard Specification for Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Granular Molding and Ram Extrusion Materials*, 2024-04-19 Update
ASTM D792-08 Standard Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by Displacement*, 2024-04-19 Update
SAE AMS3656 POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE RODS AND TUBES, EXTRUDED TFE Fluorocarbon Resin As Sintered