1. Ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) is a fluorine-based plastic. It was designed to have high corrosion
resistance and strength over a wide temperature range. ETFE is a polymer and its source-based
name is poly(ethene-co-tetrafluoroethene). It is also known under the brand name Tefzel. ETFE has a
relatively high melting temperature and excellent chemical, electrical and high-energy radiation
resistance properties. When burned, ETFE releases hydrofluoric acid
ETHYLENE TETRAFLUOROETHYLENE (ETFE)
01
RAW MATERIALS
ETFE foil is essentially a plastic polymer related to Teflon and is created by taking the polymer
resin and extruding it into a thin film. It is largely used as a replacement for glazing due to its
high light transmission properties
MATERIAL SUPPLY:
The materials ordered in specified quality,
standard and printing arrive in our factory
as a roll.
CNC CUTTING PREPERATION:
The ETFE films are laid suitably on the cnc
machine for cutting the templates obtained
based on form and air pressure values to be
applied
MANUFACTURING PROCESS
MEASURE CONTROLLED PLACEMENT:
A size-controlled sensitive placement is
ensured to prevent the cutting templates from
going out of the material
CUTTING:
The ETFE film is cut with +-1mm
accuracy.
WELDING:
The interim unit welding process of the cut
templates is made according to the shares given.
The parts are welded according to template
numbers and module sizes to form a whole.
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INNER ROPE SETTLEMENT:
A pocket welding process for ropes is used to
increase the statical strength of the ETFE film (in
single-wall applications)
POCKET WELDING:
It is the process of making a wide pocket so that
the ETFE film's edge ropes can pass through
easily (in single-wall applications).
PREPERATION FOR PACKING:
The packing preparation is carried out
according to module measure, size and
assembly opening status.
2. 1. ETFE was developed by dupont in the 1970s initially as a lightweight heat
resistant film in the aerospace industry.
2. From its development it was largely used infrequently in agricultural and
architectural projects
3. An example of its use is as pneumatic panels to cover the outside of
the football stadium allianz arena or the beijing national aquatics
centre (a.K.A. The water cube of the 2008 olympics) – the world's
largest structure made of ETFE film (laminate). The panels of the eden
project are also made from ETFE, and the tropical islands have a 20,000
m2 window made from this translucent material.
4. Aircraft, spacecraft and motorsport wiring are primary examples
5. ETFE is commonly used in the nuclear industry for tie or cable wraps and
in the aviation and aerospace industries for wire coatings
3. Dinosaur Theme Park Entrance
Building
Kleinwelka, Bautzen, Germany
FIRM
rimpf Architektur & Generalplanung
TYPE
Commercial › Exhibition Center
Cultural › Pavilion
Hospitality + Sport › Information Cente
STATUS
Built
YEAR
201
1. ETFE was developed by DuPont in the 1970s initially as a lightweight heat
resistant film in the aerospace industry.
2. From its development it was largely used infrequently in agricultural and
architectural projects
3. An example of its use is as pneumatic panels to cover the outside of
the football stadium Allianz Arena or the Beijing National Aquatics
Centre (a.k.a. the Water Cube of the 2008 Olympics) – the world's
largest structure made of ETFE film (laminate). The panels of the Eden
Project are also made from ETFE, and the Tropical Islands have a 20,000
m2 window made from this translucent material.
4. Aircraft, spacecraft and motorsport wiring are primary examples
5. ETFE is commonly used in the nuclear industry for tie or cable wraps and
in the aviation and aerospace industries for wire coatings
Applications
•Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany
Notable buildings and designs using ETFE as a significant
architectural element:
•Beijing National Aquatics Centre, (the Water
Cube) Beijing, China
•Eden Project, Cornwall, United Kingdom
•National Space Centre, Leicester, United Kingdom
•Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, Smethwick,
Birmingham, United Kingdom
newport railway station, Newport, United Kingdom
•The Mall Athens, Athens, Greece
4. Sogokagu Design Lab
Mie Prefecture, Japan
FIRM
Kengo Kuma and Associates
TYPE
Industrial › Factory
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2016
ICD/ITKE Research Pavilion 2014-15
Stuttgart, Germany
FIRM
Institute for Computational Design (ICD) University of Stuttgart
TYPE
Cultural › Pavilion
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2015
SIZE
0 sqft - 1000 sqft
Watercube – National Swimming Centre
Beijing, China
FIRM
PTW Architects
TYPE
Hospitality + Sport › Sports Center
YEAR
2008
