The operating conditions of modern compressors are becoming increasingly difficult due to their higher speed and efficiency. This results in excessive wear and friction on the components, leading to overheating and eventual failure of the compressor equipment itself. Therefore, there is an increasing interest in the use of high performance polymers in the compressor industry due to their excellent properties.

Special formulations of F10PTFE and F10HPP, for example, have self-lubricating properties that reduce friction and wear between compressor coupling surfaces, even in the absence of lubrication, and provide excellent heat dissipation.