Fluoropolymer coatings are widely used in many industries, though the consumer are only aware of their use as nonstick coatings for cookware. But there are hundreds of application of Fluoropolymer.
The first fluoropolymer was discovered by accident. Dr. Roy Plunkett (earned his Ph.D. at Ohio State University in 1936) of the DuPont Company.
The basic properties of PTFE stem from the very strong chemical bond of Carbon & Fluorine. The Major advantages of PTFE coatings are:
- Chemical Resistance & Stability: The size of the fluorine atom allows the formation of a uniform and continuous covering around the carbon-carbon bonds and protects them from attack, thus imparting chemical resistance and stability to the molecule.
- PTFE is rated for use up to 500°F.
- PTFE does not dissolve in any common solvent.
- Non Stick – fluorine sheath is also responsible for the low surface energy (18 dynes/cm) and low coefficient of friction (0.05–0.8, static) of PTFE.
- Another attribute of the uniform fluorine sheath is the electrical inertness (or non-polarity) of the PTFE molecule. Electrical fields impart only slight polarization in this molecule, so volume and surface resistivity are high
Applications:
- Non Stick
- Chemically Inert
- Corrosion resistant
- Self Lubricating
We have an expertise in PTFE coating and it can be done in various colors as per your requirements.
