Fluoramics wins patent for PFAS-free Poly-U Thread Tape
Fluoramics says President and Chemical Engineer Gregg Reick has received a U.S. patent for Poly-U Thread Tape, a polyurethane-based sealing tape designed as an alternative to PTFE products. The company says the patented tape is aimed at plumbing, industrial and mechanical users looking for a PFAS-free option.
Why it matters: - Poly-U Thread Tape gives plumbers, industrial users and mechanical technicians a non-PTFE sealing option. - The patent adds formal protection to Fluoramics’ polyurethane-based product as demand grows for PFAS-free materials. - The product is positioned for use in applications where sealing performance must hold under harsh conditions, including oxygen service.
What happened: - Fluoramics announced that company President and Chemical Engineer Gregg Reick received U.S. Patent 12,624,778 B1 for Poly-U Thread Tape. - The patent covers a polyurethane-based thread sealing tape developed as a PFAS-free alternative to traditional PTFE thread seal tapes. - Fluoramics said the patent recognizes the proprietary design and engineering behind the product.
The details: - Poly-U Thread Tape is designed for plumbing, industrial and mechanical sealing applications. - The company says the tape is engineered to provide reliable sealing without forever chemicals. - Poly-U has been oxygen tested at 1500 psi and 6000 psi under ASTM G72 for oxygen service applications. - Fluoramics said the tape is built to perform under challenging conditions, including exposure to harsh chemicals and oxygen. - Gregg Reick said the patent validates years of research, testing and work on an alternative sealing solution. - Reick also said Fluoramics is continuing its 59-year history of innovation in products built for reliability, safety and performance. - Industry professionals and distribution partners have shown growing interest in the product, according to the company. - The patent award opens expanded market opportunities and supports continued product development focused on sealing technologies for professional users. - More information is available on Fluoramics.com.
Between the lines: - The patent lands as PFAS restrictions and customer demand push manufacturers toward replacement materials. - Fluoramics is trying to frame Poly-U Thread Tape as both a technical substitute and a commercial upgrade for users who want to move away from PTFE products.
What’s next: - Fluoramics says Poly-U Thread Tape is positioned for broader market adoption across commercial and industrial applications. - The company also points to continued product development aimed at advancing sealing technologies for professional users.
The bottom line: - Fluoramics now has patent protection for a PFAS-free sealing tape it says can serve as a high-performance alternative to PTFE.
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