What is Sol-Gel coating? Sol-Gel, (otherwise known as Ceramic) materials are formed from small inorganic particles suspended in solution that gel together to form an inorganic matrix.
Polyamides and polyimides are two types of compounds that often get confused due to their similar names. However, they are very different from each other in chemical properties as well as mechanical properties.
The difference between PTFE and PCTFE is mainly in the chemical structure. The addition of one Chlorine atom in place of one Fluorine atom leads to a massive change in its properties and application.
Polytetrafluoroethylene, PTFE, or Teflon® as it is often referred to, is a tough, ductile material with excellent thermal properties and outstanding resistance to chemicals and the passage of electric current. PTFE has an exceptionally low coefficient of friction, believed to be lower than any other solid.
What is HPHT? (High Pressure, High Temperature)HPHT or High Pressure, High Temperature is defined as those Wells with a bottom hole temperature greater than 150°C (300°F) and requiring pressure control…
PVDF is a tough, stable fluoropolymer with distinct engineering advantages. Discovered in 1969 by Dr Heijji Kawai, PVDF has a good performance to cost ratio.
Fluorinatedethylenepropylene (FEP) is a copolymer of hexafluoropropylene and tetrafluoroetheylene that shares PTFE’s chemical resistance and useful low friction properties, but is more easily formable.
High-Performance Plastic are distinguished primarily by their temperature stability, but also their mechanical properties.
Fluoropolymers share several unique properties which make them suitable for use in the automotive, aerospace, oil and gas and medical industries. PTFE, PFA and FEP are the most well-known and common fluoroplastics. So what, exactly, are their differences?
In the words of Benjamin Franklin, “Failing to prepare is preparing to fail” Surface preparation is one of the most important factors for a successful coating system because the performance of…
Low friction coatings provide dry film lubrication where liquid lubricants could fail or are simply impractical.
What is Halar® Coating?Halar® is the brand name for ECTFE or Ethylene-chlorotrifluoroethylene, a partially fluorinated semi-crystalline polymer developed for chemical resistance and introduced in 1970.