When machine owners/operators are looking for fluoropolymers to solve their problems, most think of the Teflon™ brand first, but there are several considerations that must be visited first, before selecting the best coating
Teflon™ PTFE, or polytetrafluoroethylene coating, is used in a wide variety of applications. It is used on rollers of various sizes, providing solutions for engineering applications, particularly those applications that require low-friction, non-stick, chemical-resistance or wear resistance. One of the most common uses of PTFE in the printing and paper industry, is in photocopiers, namely fuser, feed, pressure, and guide rollers.
Xylan® Coatings: Xylan is a brand-name fluoropolymer coating line created by the Whitford Worldwide Company, which specialized in the manufacture of low-friction, wear-resistance coatings for industrial applications and non-stick coatings for consumer products. The company was acquired by PPG Industries in 2019. The Xylan® line encompasses a range of fluoropolymer coating materials, all of which are designed to enhance the performance and/or extend the service life of a variety of industrial and consumer products.
Coating Solutions specializes in industrial coating application. We use many different types of DuPont Teflon® and other fluoropolymer coatings, including some made by Whitford. We have been in this business since 1995 and we are Minnesota's most experienced industrial coating application specialists. Our process is careful and consistent, and we always complete quality control before we package and ship your items back to you. We realize that sending us your parts and equipment takes trust and also requires that your production is altered in some way. This is not an insignificant issue, so you have our word that we will work quickly, always offer rush shipping and keep our prices affordable, so you can count on us when you need us!
If you have decided to get your company’s parts and equipment professionally coated, you have many options when it comes to choosing a professional coating application company. One of the most important things to consider is the quality and consistency of the coating application process and the turnaround time. Coating Solutions is a small business that takes great care in these two areas. Our coating application process is consistent and efficient so that we can provide the highest quality final product with the shortest turnaround time possible. Here is an overview of the steps we follow for each and every Teflon® or Fluoropolymer coating application job, no matter what type of coating we are applying.
It has been a difficult time for the food processing industry. Supply chain issues, staffing shortages and decreased profits because of the pandemic have put a huge strain on the industry. As things finally appear to be improving, it is a great time to think about improving efficiency with your parts and equipment so that you can save time and money going forward. DuPont Teflon® and fluoropolymer industrial coating is ideal for a wide variety of food processing machinery including pans, hoppers, waffle irons, mixers, beaters, dough rollers, blades and many other items. Coating Solutions is a locally owned fluoropolymer coating application company that can help you determine the best type of coating to use and get your parts and equipment back to you in no time. Give us a call today and talk with one of our representatives.
As an industrial company, you likely have several options for subcontractors when it comes to the application of industrial coatings. Without a doubt, most of these coating application companies offer a wide variety of high-quality fluoropolymers and follow a careful process to minimize mistakes. Amidst pandemic difficulties, profit margins are tighter than ever, and many industrial businesses simply cannot afford to shut down production lines to get parts and equipment coated. When it comes to keeping the production lines rolling and the overall effect on your bottom dollar, fast turnaround of coating application and low minimum lots are incredibly important.
Teflon is the brand name that commercializes this product, but the coating itself is called Polytetrafluoroethylene or PTFE. There are mainly two types of PTFE coatings such as one-coat PTFE and two-coat PTFE that consists of a primer and a topcoat. At Coating Solutions, they are used in various applications because of their impressive list of advantages.
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Business owners make investments in their small businesses each and every day. Whether it is supplies, payroll, bills, or other expenses, we all recognize that running a business is expensive. Part of the goal when you run a business is to make sound investments that will last and help you recoup the money that you spent. Coating parts and equipment that you have with DuPont Teflon® and fluoropolymer industrial coating can help your business be more efficient and able to produce more 
When you purchase a new piece of equipment for your business, it is perfectly clean, smooth and ready to use. It stays like new for weeks, maybe months, but over time, as it becomes worn, it can also lose that shine