Teflon™ PTFE & Non-Stick Coatings

Industrial Teflon™ Coating Services & Specifications

Orion is one of the largest, highest volume, automated Licensed Industrial Applicators (LIA) of Teflon™ industrial non-stick coatings. The versatility of industrial Teflon™ coatings allow almost unlimited application to a wide variety of substrate materials, and parts sizes and configurations. Its versatility is unmatched by any other engineered coating material, always adding performance value far beyond its inherent non-stick qualities, and bake to a tough, inert finish.

Over the years, technology has expanded the array of non-stick coatings to ensure a finish with the ideal combination of properties to meet most design needs. In 2015 the United States accounted for 15.5% of the world consumption of PTFE coatings, and US consumption of PTFE coatings has continued to grow since then.

By combining heat resistance with almost total chemical inertness, excellent dielectric stability and a low coefficient of friction, industrial non-stick coatings offer a balance of properties unbeatable by any other material. With an industrial Teflon™ coating, the coefficient of friction is generally lowered to a range of 0.02 to 0.15, depending on the load, sliding speed, and type of coating used.

Dry film lubricant coatings are special versions of Chemours Teflon™-S technology designed to provide lubrication under high-pressure/velocity (PV) conditions. These products are solvent-based, one-coat systems that are usually cured between 148°C/300°F and 371°C/700°F.

Teflon™ coatings can be applied to carbon steel, aluminum, stainless steel, steel alloys, brass and magnesium as well as non-metals such as glass, fiberglass, some rubber and plastics. Optimum adhesion is obtained by roughening the surface before applying the industrial coating.

Well-known brands of non-stick coatings include:

Teflon™ is a registered trademark of Chemours. Orion Industries, Ltd is a Licensed Industrial Applicator of Teflon™.

What is PTFE?

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a synthetic fluoropolymer of tetrafluoroethylene that has numerous applications.

PTFE is a fluorocarbon solid, as it is a high molecular weight compound consisting wholly of carbon and fluorine. PTFE is hydrophobic: neither water nor water-containing substances wet PTFE and it has one of the lowest coefficients of friction of any solid.

PTFE is nonreactive, partly because of the strength of carbon–fluorine bonds, and so it is often used in containers and pipework for reactive and corrosive chemicals. Where used as a lubricant, PTFE reduces friction, wear, and energy consumption of machinery. It is widely used as a non-stick coating in the food processing industry, and for pans and other cookware and bakeware.

The well-known brand name of Teflon™ PTFE-based formulas is owned by Chemours. Chemours was a spin-off from DuPont, where PTFE was accidentally discovered in 1938 by Roy J. Plunkett while he was working for the company in New Jersey. As Plunkett attempted to make a new chlorofluorocarbon refrigerant, the tetrafluoroethylene gas in its pressure bottle stopped flowing before the bottle's weight had dropped to the point signaling "empty."

Since Plunkett was measuring the amount of gas used by weighing the bottle, he became curious as to the source of the weight, and finally resorted to sawing the bottle apart. He found the bottle's interior coated with a waxy white material that was oddly slippery. Analysis showed that it was polymerized perfluoroethylene, with the iron from the inside of the container having acted as a catalyst at high pressure. DuPont patented the new fluorinated plastic in 1941, and registered the Teflon™ trademark in 1945.

FAQ About PTFE Coatings

What forms are available for PTFE Non-stick coatings?

Teflon™ non-stick industrial PTFE coatings are available in both liquid and powder forms for Licensed Industrial Applicators such as Orion to apply.

How can you use PTFE Non-stick coating?

The versatility of PTFE Teflon™ coatings allow almost unlimited application to a wide variety of parts sizes and configurations, always adding value far beyond the inherent nonstick qualities. Versatility is unmatched by any other engineered coating material.

How do you apply PTFE coatings?

Industrial Teflon™ PTFE coatings are applied via Orion’s manual or automated spray or dip coating lines, then cured in high temperature ovens to form a tough, inert finish. Over the years, technology has expanded the variety of non-stick coatings to ensure a finish with the ideal combination of properties to meet most product design performance needs.