A fluoropolymer is a thermoset composite with a backbone consisting of both carbon and fluorine. For industrial applications, fluoropolymer ceramic composite coatings are blends of high-performance resins and fluoropolymer lubricants that produce a superior dry film lubricant. Chemically, they consist of fluorocarbon-based polymers with multiple strong carbon-fluorine bonds. It is the multiple carbon-fluorine bonds that add stability to a chemical compound, allowing for a variety of applications. Fluoropolymer coatings are applied to ferrous and non-ferrous metals and materials and protect them from corrosive chemicals in environments up to 460°F or more.
Precision Coating provides two high-performance fluoropolymer coatings:
Fluoropolymer History
Originally—and accidentally—discovered in 1938 by DuPont scientist Roy J. Plunkett, PhD, while he was developing gaseous Freon-based coolants, fluoropolymers demonstrated properties unlike any other plastics from their very inception. The first polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) was a waxy white powdery substance. In the 1960s, the first medical device applications for fluoropolymers were introduced. Since its discovery, this versatile substance has become the standard and benchmark for reliable coatings.
Fluoropolymer coatings are:
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Non-stick
- Strong
They are desirable for their high resistance to:
- Acids
- Bases
- Solvents
- Stress cracking
Additional characteristics include:
- Abrasion resistance
- High dielectric strength
- Non-wetting
- Reduced friction
- Resistance to galling
Their ability to resist high heat, water, salt, and chemicals in some of the most extreme environments makes them a top choice of coatings in applications across industries. The reliable nature of fluoropolymer coatings can help decrease equipment maintenance costs and increase productivity. Fluoropolymer coatings are widely used in medical applications as these coatings will not contaminate substances that come into contact with them due to their high degree of chemical inertness and biocompatibility, along with their lubricity. They can also be used in food preparation as they are FDA compliant.
Industries and markets that use fluoropolymer coatings:
- Automotive
- Aerospace
- Defense
- Electronics
- First Responders
- Food Service
- Health Care
- Marine
- Medical
- Military
- Telecommunications
- Textile
Fluoropolymer coating applications are widely used and span industrial and consumer products. Commonly used, but not limited to:
- Architectural
- Clothing
- Coated wires
- Cookware
- Eye glasses
- Medical Device
- Semiconductors
- Umbrellas
- Upholstery
Fluoropolymer coatings from Precision Coating
Precision Coating’s mastery of tight-tolerance coating technology has kept us at the forefront of our industry. We are committed to the continuous improvement of our coating processes and to delivering the best quality coatings for every customer, every time.
Contact Precision Coating today about our fluoropolymer coating services.
