Coltex™ ePTFE Joint Sealant and ePTFE Tubing
Coltex™ is Optinova’s advanced ePTFE (expanded PTFE) joint sealant, engineered to deliver reliable, high-performance sealing in demanding industrial environments. Combining the unique properties of PTFE with a soft, flexible structure, Coltex™ easily conforms to irregular and damaged sealing surfaces while maintaining excellent durability under high pressure loads.
Designed for versatility and ease of use, Coltex™ provides a secure, leak-tight seal across a wide range of applications, reducing installation time and improving long-term system reliability.
Key Advantages of Coltex™ ePTFE Joint Sealant and ePTFE Tubing
Low coefficient of friction
Enables easy installation and reliable sealing performance
Wide operating temperature range
Performs from -250°C to +270°C, suitable for extreme environments
High thermal stability
Melting point of 327°C for excellent heat resistance
Outstanding chemical resistance
Inert against virtually all chemicals and aggressive media
Certified for oxygen applications
Approved by German BAM and DVGW for gaseous oxygen use
Technical Specifications
- Operating temperature
- Units
- °C
- ePTFE
- -250 to 270
- Melting point
- Units
- °C
- ePTFE
- 327
- Coefficient of friction
- Units
- N/A
- ePTFE
- Low
- Chemical resistance
- Units
- N/A
- ePTFE
- Excellent
| Units | ePTFE | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating temperature | °C | -250 to 270 |
| Melting point | °C | 327 |
| Coefficient of friction | N/A | Low |
| Chemical resistance | N/A | Excellent |
Industial-Grade Certifications
ISO 14001
IATF 16949
ISO 13485
ISO 9001
Product Sheets
Coltex™ ePTFE Joint Sealant
Coltex™ is Optinova’s unique high performance sealant solution made of expanded PTFE. It has outstanding properties for the sealing of flanges, pipes, containers or other surfaces. Coltex™ is available as sealing tape or as string (round). Optinova has raw materials available with FDA and/or USP Class VI approval upon request.
ePTFE Tubing
ePTFE tubing has FDA approval. We provide ePTFE tubing that is made of USP Class VI compliant materials upon request.