What is PTFE Coating?
PTFE, also known as polytetrafluoroethylene, is a coating that prevents corrosion, abrasion and serves as an insulation agent in industrial applications. It has many beneficial uses in the industrial industry, however it requires special care when installing to make sure it lasts long enough to pay off the cost of its installation.
Types of Coatings
Every industrial process requires a certain type of coating to protect it from damage. For example, many people think of Teflon when they think of nonstick cookware. While these coatings are primarily used for household use, there are other applications for Teflon and other nonstick coatings as well. A Neeta Bellows PTFE coating can offer a wide range of benefits to companies that choose to use it in their business processes. Nonstick coatings have a wide variety of uses, including:
-Protecting against corrosion in marine environments,
-Adding durability and increasing longevity in automobiles, engines and various mechanical components, etc.
Advantages
As per industry experts and other similar sites providing information on Coatings, PTFE Coating industrial purpose can be summarized as follows:
Chemical Industry: PTFE coating is used on parts of cement kilns and other such chemical plants due to its non-stick properties, durability under extreme conditions, resistance to abrasion, chemical exposure etc.
Iron & Steel Industry: It is extensively used for both inner and outer linings of furnace tubes to avoid sticking problems because of high heat exposure in steel making process which would lead to failures in production process.
How to Choose
There are a number of different types of coatings and each will depend on your needs. Your choices include: quartz-based, epoxy, and silane; spray-on; and liquid or powder. Powder coating can be used for almost any industrial application. In contrast, quartz-based coating is more appropriate for high-temperature environments. Silane coatings are commonly used in ovens to increase protection from heat damage, as well as increasing friction resistance to help components slide easier. If you’re looking for a versatile coating that can withstand tough environmental conditions, however, you should consider PTFE coating for industrial purposes.
Equipment
Industrial equipment that needs to be used under a variety of extreme environmental conditions can benefit from having a coat of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) applied. For example, industrial tubing can be coated with PTFE, which helps make it more durable and less likely to crack. The truth is that there are many uses for an epoxy coating, including non-conductive coatings or coatings designed to maintain lubricity in high-temperature environments. As you can see, these advanced polymers have multiple purposes and finding one that meets your specific needs could have a huge impact on your business.
Application & Maintenance
To keep an industrial surface with a coating lasting, it’s important to consider where you will be using it and how well you plan on maintaining it. When looking at corrosion resistance and ease of maintenance, your choice of finish can often make or break your decision. For example, Neeta Bellows explained in an interview that those who want a more high-maintenance surface should go with titanium nitride coating over a PTFE protective layer for its reduced friction co-efficient, higher hardness and lubricity – along with its ability to resist abrasion. On top of that, PTFE has many other uses when applied correctly: it’s used in aerospace to protect metals from moisture damage; as an insulator in electrical systems; and even as cushioning around delicate lab equipment.
Contact Us Today
Neeta Bellows can help you understand if PTFE coating is right for your application and how to best work with an expert to make sure you achieve success. We serve a wide range of industries, so no matter what you do or what problems you’re working on, chances are we have a solution that will help. Give us a call today at +91 98201 06169.
