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Common Coating Problems Part 1
This article looks at some of the common issues that can crop up during the coating process. Here at AFT Fluorotec, we understand how these coating problems occur and how to prevent them. Coating Problem #1: Blistered coatings Your coating has small...
The History of PTFE
For nearly 80 years our everyday lives have been improved by a resin called polytetrafluoroethylene, or PTFE. Discovered completely by accident on 6th April 1938 by DuPont chemist, Dr. Roy Plunkett whilst trying to invent a better coolant gas. After leaving a...
The Properties and Advantages of PTFE
Polytetrafluoroethylene or PTFE (more commonly known as Teflon) is a particularly versatile ivory-white and opaque plastic fluoropolymer; it is made by the free-radical polymerisation of many tetrafluoroethene molecules, and is suitable for a wide range of applications in industries as diverse as aerospace, the food and drink industry, pharmaceuticals and telecoms.
8 Common Reasons Valve Seats Fail
The importance of high-quality valve seats can't be over-emphasised since failure can be costly.
7 Reasons why AFT Fluorotec Manufacture in the UK
The UK manufacturing economy has seen its fair share of ups and downs in recent years. Throughout this time of turbulence, AFT Fluorotec has stayed committed to keeping all of its manufacturing at home. There are a number of reasons that we...
Silicone Glaze vs PTFE Coatings - How Much Can you Save?
Fluorotec is a leading provider of non-stick coatings and release coatings to the UK industrial bakeware market. One of our most popular coating types; PTFE (often referred to as Teflon® or Xylan® coatings) offer a tough inert heat-resistant finish with almost complete...
Teflon pans can save your bakery money
Last week we had the pleasure of exhibiting at Foodex 2016. We met some great businesses, many of whom knew that PTFE coating (more commonly known as Teflon coating) their pans is an option for their commercial bakery equipment but had never...
Discover 7 Supreme Fluoropolymer Coating Types
As a leading fluoropolymer coating provider we offer a diverse range of industrial coating types such as PTFE. Take a look at our graphic below to explore the different types of fluoropolymer coatings we can provide for your business. Interested in hearing...
7 Advantages of Using PTFE Slide Bearings in Construction
Discover 7 advantages of using slide bearings in construction projects from supermarkets to car parks and stadia.
PTFE Coatings for the Medical Sector
View our animation below on the many applications for PTFE coatings in the medical sector.