Posts Tagged ‘fluoropolymers’
PFA vs. PTFE Coatings: Selecting the Right Material for Your Needs
When selecting a fluoropolymer coating for an industrial application, PFA and PTFE are two of the most widely recognized options. Both offer strong chemical resistance, high-temperature performance, electrical insulation, and low-friction properties. However, they are not interchangeable. Differences in film thickness, processability, surface characteristics, and resistance to chemical permeation can make one material a much…
Read BlogHow to Coat Nuts & Bolts & Other Fasteners Correctly
What you need to know about breakout torque and salt-spray testing. Fasteners that are coated for heavy industry tend to be coated for a very good reason. That’s because the environments where these nuts and bolts hold metal pipes and plates together can be very harsh. They are typically underwater, underground, or exposed to water…
Read BlogWhere High-Purity Meets Corrosion-Resistant
The semiconductor industry demands high-purity coatings for cleanrooms.
Read BlogCrest Coating Recognized as a ‘Top Shop’ in the U.S. for 2019
Products Finishing magazine names Crest Coating Inc. to its “Top Shops” list.
Read BlogHow Do You Coat the Inside of a Chemical Tank?
Tank design is pivotal to coating tank interior surfaces correctly.
Read BlogHow Thick Can ETFE Go?
With multiple topcoats, ETFE builds can reach 50 mils DFT.
Read BlogPretreatment Is Key to Long-Lasting Corrosion Resistant Powder Coatings
Resisting shortcuts also lengthens the life of decorative impact. There are many powder coatings that provide long-lasting, protective, corrosion-resistant surfaces. Powder coatings can be both decorative and corrosion-resistant for specific environments, but most important for the durability of the coating over the long term is the thoroughness of the pretreatment phase. The most popular corrosion-resistant…
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