Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is another one of those wonderful things that was discovered by complete accident. In 1938, Roy Plunkett of DuPont was attempting to make a new chlorofluorocarbon refrigerant. But, he accidentally stumbled across a waxy, white material that was oddly slippery. So slippery in fact, that it was became a record in the Guinness Book of Records. It was described as having “the lowest coefficient of static and dynamic friction of any solid”. Furthermore, the discovery paved the way for Kinetic Chemicals (owned by DuPont) to register the Teflon® trademark in 1945.
Where Do You Use It?
Since its discovery, it has been in use in thousands of applications for a collection of reasons. For example, anything from dental floss to pyrotechnics and even surgery. PTFE has literally help save lives. Since the 1960’s, it is probably most known for being in use on non-stick cookware such as frying pans. This continues to this day, with EMC coating cookware on a daily basis.
What Are The Benefits?
The beneficial properties are extensive. In our world of metal finishing, the most relevant of these include hydrophobicity, low friction, chemical resistance. In addition, dielectric strength, electrical insulation, food grade compliance, temperature tolerance and wear resistance. All of these properties provide coatings that contain PTFE a wide spectrum of applications.
What Does PTFE Have To Do With East Midland Coatings?
PTFE is found throughout the coating brands that we apply here at EMC. This includes, and not limited to; Excellube, Xylan®, Molykote® and Resilon®. East Midland Coatings have experience from thousands of projects. Therefore, whatever the question or issue you may have, we look forward to work with you and solve your issue. To see the benefits first-hand, or to just understand more about PTFE, please get in touch with East Midland Coatings Ltd.
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