September 2014 - Toefco

Understanding ETFE Industrial Coatings

ETFE coatings are sold under a variety of brand names, including Tefzel, Texlon, and Fluon. This type of coating is a thermoplastic copolymer, and one of its best qualities is the fact that it has a chemical inertness that’s similar to fluoropolymers like PTFE, although it also brings mechanical strength, resistance to abrasion, and stiffness along with chemical inertness.

The strength of ETFE is important in many applications, like those where constant physical impact or continual contact with abrasive materials is a concern. In situations like these, an ETFE coating is likely to last much longer than a standard fluoropolymer coating would. ETFE can be used continually from 150 degrees Fahrenheit all the way up to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. This makes the material perfect for the chemical processing industry. Here are further details about ETFE: Read More

5 Advantages of Custom Industrial Coatings

Many businesses in a variety of industries can benefit from having a custom coating applied to their equipment. Of course there are many standard coatings that might work just fine, but often standard coatings do not have the precise specifications that are needed for the job. Why settle for “just fine” when you can have “perfect”? Here are five reasons every company should consider custom coatings for their equipment: Read More

How PTFE Low Friction Coatings Prevent Wear

There are numerous types of industrial coatings on the market, although one of the most popular is PTFE, which is commonly sold under the brand name Teflon™. The main reason PTFE is so popular is because it has an extremely low coefficient of friction. There are many coatings that contain not only PTFE, but other materials as well. Only an expert can help you determine the right combination of materials. In many cases, one of the most important things that must be taken into consideration is the amount of friction that will be involved. Here are some important points that should be understood about friction and how it plays into the selection of a PTFE coating: Read More

Why Industrial Coatings are Important

December 03, 2012

One of the things many managers don’t think much about is industrial coatings. They work behind the scenes to provide safety in numerous different ways, but they don’t seem to really matter until they start to break down and need to be replaced. Industrial coatings are essentially specialized paints that are used to protect various substrates, like concrete or steel. No company can afford to put off maintaining their industrial coatings or having a coating applied to a new piece of equipment. Here are a few reasons why: Read More