When you’re searching for the best Teflon© coating to meet your needs, it’s important to understand the functions of the different types of Teflon© coating, how these coatings are made, what benefits these coatings offer, and which uses each type of coating is best suited to. Before making a decision about which type of Teflon© coating you should use, be sure to consult the experts at Coating Solutions Inc. Our Hugo, MN Teflon© coating specialists have experience dealing with several types of Teflon© coatings, and we can help you choose the absolute best coating every time based on your needs.
Teflon© PTFE Coating
Teflon© PTFE coating is an ultra-heat-resistant coating that can withstand temperatures up to 600°F (about 315°C). This type of coating has superior chemical and corrosion resistance, excellent non-stick and low-friction properties, and great resistance to abrasions. This type of coating is typically 1-3 mils. thick and used for commercial bakeware, food procession, footwear, laundry, lighting, office automation, and packaging.
Teflon© FEP Coating
A far less heat-resistance coating, Teflon© FEP coating can withstand temperatures up to 450°F (about 230°C), and is best used for nonstick purposes, such as mold release. This type of Teflon© coating is chemical, abrasion, and corrosion resistant, and it is typically 1-3 mils. thick and used for food processing, chemical processing, packaging, footwear, and textiles.
Teflon© PFA Coating
Teflon© PFA coating is best suited to chemical processing, molds, laundry dryers, and copiers. This non-porous coating has superior chemical resistance and a maximum use temperature of 500°F (260°C). This type of Teflon© coating can be as thick as 40 mils, and its best dielectric strength is 3,000 volts/mil.
Teflon© S Coating
If you’re looking for a Teflon© coating that’s great for automotive, lawn and garden, hardware, and packaging uses, Teflon© S coating may be right for you. This type of coating has superior resistance to abrasion, excellent non-stick and low-friction properties, can withstand temperatures up to 500°F (260°C), and has good resistance to chemical corrosion.
Specialty Systems Teflon© Coating
This type of Teflon© coating is a combination of PTFE, PFA and FEP Teflon© coating, offering a long lifespan for release, superior abrasion and dielectric resistance, and good chemical and corrosion resistance. This coating type is great coating for food processing and has a maximum use temperature of 550°F (about 287°C).
Xylan© Coating
Xylan© coating offers long-lasting and durable release, resistance to permeation and abrasion, and excellent hardness. This is typically used for thermoforming, commercial bakeware, food processing, and packaging and can be used up to 500°F (260°C). To find out more about which type of Teflon© coating you should use, reach out to the Hugo, Minnesota Teflon© coating experts at Coating Solutions Inc. at 651-762-5700.
