The versatility of Teflon™ allows for almost unlimited application to a wide variety of part sizes and configurations, always adding value far beyond the inherent nonstick qualities. By combining heat resistance with almost total chemical inertness, excellent dielectric stability, a low coefficient of friction, and nonstick capability, Teflon™ coatings offer a balance of properties unbeatable by any other material. These high-performance coatings can be applied to a wide variety of industries including but limited to:
Food Processing
Food processing looks to remove toxins, increase food consistency and alleviate spoilage throughout the manufacturing process, which typically demands a high level of product release. Teflon™ coating critical machine components ensure the required levels of nonstick performance to enhance yields and maintain product quality are achieved. In addition, coating dramatically improves ease of cleaning, cutting equipment maintenance costs, increasing uptime, increasing throughput, and reducing the frequency, amount, and severity of cleaning chemicals required. Peratex’s food processing coating solutions provide ideal wear resistance and lubricity that deliver a frictionless surface which is Food and Drug Administration (FDA) compliant. Examples include Dough Hoppers, Biscuit, Bread and Pastry Rollers, Mixing Blades, Crumpet Wrappers, Grill Plates, Profile Bars, Muffin Blades, Waffle Irons, Pie Trays, Guide Plates etc.
Packaging
The packaging industry places extremely high component demands on the equipment processing line, producing more frictional heat, more wear, and more aggressive cleaning requirements. Failure to provide adequate coating can result in higher lubrication cost, cross contamination, buckling or poor fit and leakage, and ultimately unforeseen part failures Peratex’s packaging coating solutions provide a low friction surface with excellent abrasion and wear resistance that resists packing film buildup. Examples include Heat Seal Bars and Plates (Impulse Sealers, Form and Fill Sealers, L Bar Sealers, Side and End Sealers), Hot Glue Tanks, Cartoning Machines, Flow Wrappers, Blister Packs, Stretch Tray, Vacuum Pack, Shrink Packaging Films etc
Mould Release
Mould release provides the critical barrier between the tooling surface and the raw mould material, enabling easy separation of the cured part. Peratex’s mould release coating solutions provide a permanent solution that is chemically inert, has excellent thermal stability and heat resistance, is non-staining and has a very low coefficient of friction resulting in machines can work longer, yielding more release cycles and higher productivity. Examples include Soap Moulds, Candy / Sweet Moulds, Blow Moulds, Cheese Moulds, Plastic Extrusion Moulds, Rubber Forming Moulds, Injection Moulds, Chocolate Moulds etc.
General Manufacturing
There are many challenges facing manufacturing companies as they work to optimize an assembly line, mainly centred on the speed and accuracy of production. Manufacturing facilities must create quality products in a time efficient manner whilst constantly be innovating to reduce waste, speed up automated processes and ensuring a quality outcome remains. Peratex’s general manufacturing nonstick coatings are protective and wear resistant which extends part life and keeps replacement costs to a minimum and in some cases restores the product quality to higher than the original equipment manufacturer. Examples include Impellers, Mixing Tanks, Valves, Dryers, Tank Linings, Pumps, Heating Elements, Flanges, Chutes, Exhaust Ducts, etc.
Print and Office Automation
Inks and adhesive residues that build up on rollers cause not only a reduction in the quality of print, paper jams and if left unchecked ultimately can lead to a deterioration of the actual rollers themselves resulting in a loss in profit, production and time. Peratex’s print and office coating solutions provide great resistance to wear and a high glide, frictionless surface meaning you can extend the roller life and increase quality and productivity. Examples include Print Rollers, Laminating Rollers, Ink Trays, Ink Pans, Return Trays, Drip Trays etc.
Energy, Oil and Gas
The environmental demands within the Energy, Oil and Gas industry can be at the extreme, and components need to be engineered to withstand a wide variety of conditions including high temperatures, and hazardous / acidic chemicals. Peratex’s coating solutions provide protection against corrosion in the world’s harshest industrial and offshore environments. Both onshore and offshore production facilities of major petroleum and gas producers rely on Peratex’s coatings to provide superior adhesion to the substrate in a range of thicknesses. Examples include Shafts, Bearings, Rotating Equipment, Pistons, Pumps, Mating Parts, Tanks, Ball Valves, Gate Valves, Exhaust Fans, Impellers, Propellers, Industrial Studs & Bolts, Heat Exchangers, Vessels, Filters, Exhaust Systems,
Other Industries
In addition to those listed above, Teflon™ is applicable across a huge range of other industries. From thermoplastic engineering, pipe fusion, agriculture, building and construction, electronics, marine, mining, hardware, paper manufacture, in fact, the list is endless. In short, if you need your components to be non-stick with a low coefficient of friction, operate continuously at high or low temperatures, resist a vast array of chemicals, easy to clean, or provide unique electrical properties, Peratex can find a solution that is ideal for your needs.
In short, if you need your components to be non-stick with a low coefficient of friction, operate continuously at high or low temperatures, resist a vast array of chemicals, easy to clean, or provide unique electrical properties, Peratex can find a solution that is ideal for your needs.