What is ECTFE Coating?
What is ECTFE Coating?
ECTFE (Etheylenechlorotrifluoroethylene) is a partially fluorinated semi-crystalline polymer developed predominantly for chemical resistance applications.
ECTFE is sold under various brand names, Halar® being the most popular. Fluorocarbon Surface Technologies provides these coatings as part of our F-LON® 7000 range. Variations are available, such as static dissipative and FDA compliant coatings.
These coatings offer excellent chemical, corrosion and abrasion resistance over a wide temperature range, typically -40°C to +150°C – (for chemical applications with lower or higher temperatures ask about our PFA coatings)
ECTFE coatings, which are melt-processable hence low in porosity, are typically applied between 500 to 1000 microns thickness.
Key features are:
- Excellent Chemical resistance
- Excellent resistance to ozone, sunlight and weather
- Low dielectric constant and high dielectric strength
- Radiation resistance
- Surface smoothness
- Flame Resistance
Typical applications include:
- Chemical Process Vessels
- Centrifuges
- Pharmaceutical Process Equipment
- Downhole Applications
- Medical Laboratory Equipment
- Level Sensors & Thermowells
- Valve Bodies in corrosive environments
- Flame Arrestors & Shock Guard Shells
- Pipeline Clampsets & Seal Rings
Find out more about our ECTFE coatings or discuss your requirements
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