Industrial Coatings Blog

How is PTFE (Teflon®) Made?

August 25, 2016

PTFE Coating Overview Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), commonly known as Teflon®, is a fluoropolymer made of tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) molecules. PTFE has with some exceptional properties which makes it a widely used compound for numerous applications. PTFE is hydrophobic (it is not wet by water or any substances containing water due to the […]

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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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Three Coats a Charm

July 21, 2015

Even the most innovative of technology is not always perfected from the outset. These days, consumers in the market for non-stick cookware can make their purchases with confidence, trusting that their cookware will perform exactly as expected – but that wasn’t always the case. The application of PTFE-based Teflon® coatings […]

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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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Benefits of Coating Systems in the Cheese Industry

November 12, 2014

Coating services should be considered if you’re in the cheese industry, as they offer numerous benefits that can impact the efficiency and profit of your operation. Let us first, however, look at some of the challenges that are faced by the cheese manufacturing industry and the types of equipment that […]

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Our Favorite Non-Stick Items Found in the Kitchen

October 29, 2014

For most people, cooking and baking is a pleasure. It brings family together, it is fun, and the result is almost always delicious. Items that have a non-stick coating make the task of cooking far more enjoyable, especially when it comes to the clean-up. Scrumptious omelets and tasty cakes lose […]

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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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Teflon®-Coated Mesh Refines Industry

August 13, 2014

PTFE coating services for mesh screens are staples of the manufacturing world, often used in liquid and gas filtration, but also utilized in a variety of industrial applications ranging from the refining of petroleum to the fabrication of paper. The hydrophobic properties of industrial Teflon® coatings make the wire cloth […]

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Direct-bond Bearings Challenge Inserts

July 2, 2014

  Coatings make more efficient use of bearing materials and eliminate secondary machining and installation. Dry, unlubricated insert bearings excel in jobs where it’s tough to maintain oil and grease lubrication. Applications for insert bearings include sliding and rotating rods in shock absorbers, air cylinders, gas springs, solenoids, valve shuttles, […]

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The Bonded on Bearing

April 21, 2014

They are good enough for NASCAR engines. Bonded bearing surfaces are coatings made from high-performance polymers reinforced with hard nanosized particles. Most engineers would jump at the chance to replace bearing inserts with dry lubricants. In many cases, of course, this just hasn’t been practical. PTFE and moly-filled coatings might […]

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