PTFE Fluoropolymer Analysis

Fluoropolymer coatings (PTFE) are chemical compounds containing strong carbon-fluorine bonds. Because of their tough qualities, PTFE and fluoropolymer coatings are used in corrosion management as the first line of defense against corrosive agents.

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a synthetic tetrafluoroethylene fluoropolymer with numerous applications. The widely known brand of PTFE-based compound is Teflon. PTFE fluoropolymer coatings are widely used in a variety of industries, with many benefits such as dry lubrication, high friction, heat stability, anti-wear and chemical resistance.

Fluoropolymer coatings provide surprisingly good corrosion protection for thin film coatings when used in conjunction with a suitable pretreatment such as a phosphate coating. These coatings are commonly used for corrosion protection when dimensional tolerances do not allow for a thicker coating. Fluoropolymer coatings are also well known for their non-stick or release properties.

Corrosion plagues many industries today. Corrosion costs are estimated at more than 3 percent of the entire world's gross domestic product and have been inflating steadily in recent years. For many countries today, corrosion costs are one of the largest expenditures in the economy. With losses increasing at an all-time high, corrosion protection is now an integral part of running large businesses and industries. One of the most common corrosion protection coatings at this point is PTFE and fluoropolymer.

PTFE coatings are often applied to critical industrial equipment such as carbon steel, stainless steel, steel alloys, brass and other similar materials. It is also applied to non-metallic components such as glass, rubber and plastic. Other common uses of PTFE coatings include:

• Thanks to its non-reactive and high temperature resistance, it is used as a protective lining used in hose assemblies and industrial pipelines (PTFE-coated materials degrade more slowly than conventional metal pipes).
• It is applied to ball bearings, gears and other small component parts to reduce friction and wear and thus prevent general wear and tear.
• PTFE lined filters are widely used as dust collectors at high temperature and high particulate loads such as power plants, cement production and steel foundries.

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