Fluoroethylene Propylene (FEP) is an insulator with exclusive mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties, it is the best substitute for PTFE/Teflon, and PFA, due to its properties and advantages. According to BlueQuark Research & Consulting, the global Fluoroethylene Propylene market is expected to witness a significant growth rate during the forecasted period. Factors such as increasing demand for FEP coatings in critical fluid transport tubing applications and gaining momentum in the trend of FEP labware are likely to create opportunities for the market in the forecasted period. Further, growing power demand, awareness of renewable energy, and decreasing solar energy prices are the key drivers of the Fluoroethylene Propylene market. Furthermore, the demand for films & sheets is witnessing massive growth in protective linings, chemical and medical equipment, and extruded insulation and glazing film for solar panels application. They exhibit high temperature and chemical resistance, non-stick properties, and superior quality dielectric performance. However, the stiff competition from alternatives and the rise in environmental concerns are expected to act as major restraining factors toward the fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP) market growth. In contrast, the stringent EPA regulations can challenge the market growth over the forecasted period.
Fluorinated ethylene propylene is used in non-stick coating for food utensils. FEP is an excellent option to use for non-stick because it is corrosion resistant and chemical resistant. FEP films are extensively utilized in various applications like cables, wire, fiber optic, cable insulation, tubing, and coated fabrics.
The Global Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene Coatings Market is expected to witness growth due to increasing applications in the food, chemical, aerospace, and electrical & electronics industries. FEP non-stick coatings rapidly restore the conventional Teflon type non-stick cookware coatings due to their ability to withstand group to 500º F, higher wear resistance, and oxidation resistance. Due to its resistance to sunlight, FEP is used as an insulation material for outdoor electrical wires and jacketing material for optical fiber cables. Additionally, FEP is an excellent semiconductor for producing electrical fittings and appliances. FEP coatings are one of the essential coating materials in the chemical industry, as they can hold and transport harsh chemicals utilized in the industrial manufacturing processes. The integrated circuits of semiconductors are produced using photolithography, etching, cleaning, thin film deposition, and polishing processes. It takes approximately 270 chemicals and gasses to manufacture a typical integrated circuit. These chemicals, including hydrochloric acid, hydrofluoric acid, nitric acid, and ozone, are highly corrosive. FEP displays high dielectric toughness, corrosion resistance, and elasticity, making it worthwhile for application as coating films in electronic & electrical, automotive, household, and chemical industries. FEP non-stick coatings rapidly restore the conventional Teflon type non-stick cookware coatings because they can withstand temperatures up to 500º F, have higher wear resistance and oxidation resistance. These have positively anticipated propelling the growth of the global FEP market.
The Asia-Pacific region is awaited to dominate the Global Fluoroethylene Propylene market. The need for FEP in this region is mainly due to the robust electronic producing base present in South Korea, Taiwan, Japan, and China. The Automotive Industry is awaited to dominate the Global Fluoroethylene Propylene market. The growth of the automotive sector segment can be attributed to the use of FEP granules in brake line tubing worn in vehicles and is extensively deployed to boost coolant circulation. The increase in global automobile production is a significant factor in the growth of the fluorinated ethylene propylene market in terms of capacity across the globe. The oil and gas industry is the second primary market for fluorinated ethylene propylene. It is able to maintain chemical composure in high temperatures and resist damage from chemicals, and fluorinated ethylene propylene is suitable for making semi-finished products like pipes, round bars, sheets for lining containment vessels, gas scrubbers, and tanks. Fluorinated ethylene propylene coating melts and flows during baking to offer smooth, non-porous films with excellent abrasion resistance. Due to the layer being non-porous, its chemical resistance is superb. Fluorinated ethylene propylene coatings are eminently non-wetting and have a very low coefficient of friction. This coating has good release properties and is often used as a mold release coating. Fluorinated ethylene propylene granules are well-suited for producing the brake line tubing used in vehicles and are widely deployed to boost coolant circulation. FEP films are transparent and obtain low friction, higher impact strength, and non-reactivity properties. They are highly UV resistant and provide desired chemical resistance, good weathering resistance, and electrical properties. FEP films also offer high flame resistance and low-temperature toughness, and they possess high stress-crack resistance. They are predominantly worn for application with a temperature of approximately 204 degrees Celsius. These films are processed by melt-extrusion techniques, compression, transfer, injection molding, and blow-molding methods.
The Global Fluoroethylene Propylene market is partially fragmented. Major companies in the market were 3M, The Dow Chemical Company, Daikin Industries Ltd., Shanghai 3F New Materials Co. Ltd, Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, and INOFLON.
Global Fluoroethylene Propylene Market report provides deep insight into the Fluoroethylene Propylene market's current and future state across various regions. The study comprehensively analyzes the Fluoroethylene Propylene market by segmenting based on Product Type (Films & Sheets, Tubes, Pellets & Granules, Coatings, and Other Product Types), Application (Cookware & Food Processing, Electrical & Electronics, Chemical Processing, Oil & Gas, Medical, and Other Applications), and Geography (Europe, Asia-Pacific, North America, South America, and Middle-East & Africa). The report examines the market drivers and restraints and the impact of Covid-19 on the market's growth in detail. The study covers & includes emerging market trends, developments, opportunities, and challenges in the industry. This report also covers extensively researched competitive landscape sections with major companies' profiles, including their market shares and projects.
Global Fluoroethylene Propylene Market, in USD Million, 2017-2027
Films & Sheets – Fluoroethylene Propylene Market, in USD Million, 2017-2027
Pellets & Granules – Fluoroethylene Propylene Market, in USD Million, 2017-2027
Tubes – Fluoroethylene Propylene Market, in USD Million, 2017-2027
Other Product Types – Fluoroethylene Propylene Market, in USD Million, 2017-2027
Cookware & Food Processing – Fluoroethylene Propylene Market, in USD Million, 2017-2027
Oil & Gas – Fluoroethylene Propylene Market, in USD Million, 2017-2027
Medical – Fluoroethylene Propylene Market, in USD Million, 2017-2027
Electrical & Electronics – Fluoroethylene Propylene Market, in USD Million, 2017-2027
Other Applications – Fluoroethylene Propylene Market, in USD Million, 2017-2027
North America - Fluoroethylene Propylene Market, in USD Million, 2017-2027
Europe – Fluoroethylene Propylene Market, in USD Million, 2017-2027
Asia-Pacific - Fluoroethylene Propylene Market, in USD Million, 2017-2027
South America - Fluoroethylene Propylene Market, in USD Million, 2017-2027
Middle East & Africa - Fluoroethylene Propylene Market, in USD Million, 2017-2027
Fluoroethylene Propylene - Market Share of Key Companies in 2019
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