Industrial Coatings Blog

How PTFE Coatings Can Prevent Wear

January 23, 2024

Orion Industries, a pioneer in functional industrial coating services, has been revolutionizing surface engineering with our expert application of PTFE coatings since 1964. After 60 years of developing and applying functional coatings, Orion is synonymous with excellence in PTFE coating services, catering to our customers’ diverse needs across the globe. Understanding PTFE Coatings […]

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The Technical Expertise Behind Orion’s PTFE Coating Services

October 29, 2023

Known for our industrial PTFE coating services, Orion is a leader in the application of Teflon™ and other non-stick coatings. With a rich history dating back to 1964 and a passion for functional coatings, we have consistently served manufacturers and their design engineers with our coating expertise for six decades. […]

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Benefits of Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP) Coatings and Comparison to PTFE

May 25, 2023

There are certain benefits of Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP) coatings in comparison to PTFE coatings, and this blog will present a brief summary. FEP is a chemical copolymer of hexafluoropropylene and tetrafluoroethylene. It possesses a combination of mechanical, chemical, electrical, temperature and friction-resisting properties. Invented by Chemours, common FEP brand […]

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PTFE 101: The Basic Facts about Teflon®

April 17, 2023

PTFE coatings, known by many as Teflon®, is a remarkable coating with a wide variety of applications. While most commonly associated with non-stick coating for cookware, Teflon® coatings have many uses across a wide number of industries. Although it’s been around for nearly seven decades, Teflon® coating services remains highly popular […]

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Different Applications for PTFE Coating

September 20, 2022

Since its discovery in 1938, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) has been used in a variety of applications across a number of industries. PTFE coatings are primarily known to the general public as the basis of Teflon® coating, the solid polymer manufactured by Chemours. Teflon® is famous for its slippery properties, which makes […]

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The Importance of Tight Tolerances

August 11, 2015

Every mechanical device we encounter is made up of separate parts that all must fit together, moving simultaneously in a cohesive group. During the manufacturing process, sometimes parts experience small dimensional variations – as such, engineers design parts with built-in tolerances to accommodate those variations. These tolerances are a range […]

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Take Advantage of One of Our Durable PTFE Coatings!

December 10, 2014

Orion Industries Ltd, in Chicago, offers a wide array of fluoropolymer industrial coatings, including PTFE coatings, each holding their own performance features for whatever your requirements and specifications may be. With our innovative application techniques and over 50+ years of industrial coating service knowledge, Orion is your best bet if […]

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New and Improved Coatings for the Oil and Gas Industry

September 17, 2014

Orion Industries offers new and improved coatings for the oil and gas industry. With our innovative application techniques, and our nearly 60 years of coating knowledge, Orion has developed an environmentally friendly coating for the offshore sector, as well as coatings for filter tanks, small vessels, valves, and flange piping. […]

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Improving the Surface Friction of Silicone Elastomer Parts

May 29, 2014

The relatively high coefficient of friction of silicone elastomers can limit the range of applications of these materials. A liquid silicone rubber top coat can be used to improve surface friction of silicone elastomer parts. It can be applied using conventional coating methods. The performance benefits it offers and potential […]

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Plastics Technology Magazine – August 2005

May 10, 2014

Composite Coating Makes Glass Fibers Less Aggressive in Sliding, Turning Parts By Mikell Knights, Senior Editor Fiber-reinforced and mineral-filled compounds are not always compatible with use in dynamic applications, where parts slide, rotate, pivot, or move across each other. “When a glass-filled part rubs against a metal surface or even […]

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