The fluoropolymer films market size is projected to reach USD 2.62 billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 5.9% between 2017 and 2022. Films manufactured using several types of fluoropolymers, such as Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF), Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE), Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP), and Perfluoroalkoxy Alkane (PFA) are called fluoropolymer films. These films are known for their significant physical properties, such as high-temperature tolerance, low coefficient of friction, chemical inertness, weather/UV resistance, and negligible moisture absorption. In addition, these films have superior dielectric properties across a wide range of temperatures and frequency. High-performance properties of fluoropolymer films and increasing use of fluoropolymer films in medical & pharmaceutical applications are the major drivers of the global fluoropolymer films market during the forecast period.
Fluoropolymer films can be heat-sealed, thermoformed, metalized, laminated, and die-stamped. These films are preferred in applications where cheap plastics and metal sheets can not assure long-term reliability. The selection of appropriate films depends on the temperature requirements of the applications. The manufacturing of fluoropolymer films requires high cost due to the use of high-cost technologies, complex manufacturing process, and the high cost of fluoropolymers such as ETFE, FEP, and PFA.
Key companies profiled in the fluoropolymer films market research report are The Chemours Company (US), Saint-Gobain (France), Nitto Denko (Japan), 3M (US), Daikin (Japan), Honeywell International (US), DUNMORE (US), Guarniflon (Italy), ACG Chemicals (Japan), and Textile Coated International (US).
