This section provides an overview for teflon coatings as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 15 teflon coating manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked teflon coating companies as of November, 2024: 1.PTFE Applied Coatings, 2.Micro Surface Corporation, 3.Orion Industries, Ltd..
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Teflon™ (hereinafter referred to as "Teflon") coating is a type of surface treatment for materials and is a surface treatment method of coating using Teflon, a fluoroplastic.
This "Teflon™" is a trademarked product by the former DuPont, now Chemours Corporation of the United States. Therefore, only processing manufacturers authorized and licensed by Chemours can use the "Teflon™" brand and name.
Teflon coatings are used in a variety of fields, including:
Teflon coatings are particularly suitable for surface treatment of seals, brake pads, and bearings in automobile transmissions, which are subject to high temperatures due to heat from the engine.
Teflon coating technology uses a fluorinated resin called Teflon. Teflon has excellent heat and solvent resistance and is electrically non-polar. Therefore, the coating film of Teflon coatings reflects the characteristics of Teflon.
Fluoropolymers other than Teflon are also manufactured by various companies, and coatings using these resins are also conventionally referred to as Teflon coatings.
What is Teflon?
Teflon is a thermoplastic polymer composed of fluorine elements and carbon chains that can be softened and molded by heat. The fluorine in Teflon is stably bonded to the carbon chain, and the excellent chemical, electrical, thermal, and mechanical properties of Teflon are attributed to this molecular structure.
There are nine types of Teflon, including PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene), PFA (perfluoroalkoxyalkane polymer), and FEP (perfluoroethylene propane copolymer).
Teflon has excellent heat and solvent resistance and is electrically nonpolar. The properties of Teflon coatings films reflect these characteristics.
1. Heat Resistance
Teflon coatings have high heat resistance and are not easily deformed by temperature changes. This is because Teflon has a structure in which fluorine and carbon chains are stably bonded, and its properties do not change up to a certain temperature.
For this reason, Teflon is used for surface treatment of automotive components that require heat resistance to withstand the high temperatures generated by engines and resistance to deformation due to temperature changes.
However, at temperatures above 327°C (620.6°F), the melting point of Teflon, the coating becomes a gel, and the mechanical properties of the coated film rapidly deteriorate.
2. Solvent Resistance
Teflon coatings have high solvent resistance. This is because Teflon has extremely high stability against acids, alkalis, and organic solvents.
3. Electrical Properties
Teflon coatings are electrically nonpolar. This is because Teflon has no electrical polarity due to the symmetry of its molecular structure. Parameters such as dielectric constant and power factor of Teflon are constant and unaffected by temperature and frequency, and the insulation resistance is extremely high.
For this reason, Teflon coatings are often used to sheath wires used in the electrical systems of personal computers, robots, and aircraft.
There are various methods and processes for Teflon coatings, depending on the type of Teflon, the base material or base metal to be coated, and the purpose of use. The general processes are as follows.
The thickness of the Teflon coatings film produced through the process described above varies depending on the intended use. Generally, the coating thickness is 20 to 50㎛ for non-adhesive purposes such as mold release improvement, and 300㎛ to 2mm for corrosion resistance purposes such as maintaining the functional appearance of molds.
Very special coatings can be produced with a very thin film thickness of as little as 1㎛. Pinholes in the coating film are an extremely important issue in Teflon coatings. For this reason, thicker coatings are sometimes used to prevent pinholes. For example, coatings thicker than 250㎛ is called "lining".
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Sandstrom Products Company is a developer and manufacturer of industrial coatings established in 1946 and based in Port Byron, Illinois, United States. The company specializes in industrial coatings for lubrication and corrosion protection applications. These products include UV-cured coatings, dry film lubricants (DFL), and PTFE coatings. It also offers marker coatings, floor repair coatings, and military as well as SAE-specified coatings for defense or aerospace applications. The company mainly serves client OEMs, defense contractors, and automotive manufacturers.
Micro Surface Corporation, founded in 1986 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, is a manufacturer of advanced metal surface coatings. The company’s product line includes Teflon coatings, powder coatings, and tungsten disulfide coatings. It is certified to ISO 9001 for rigorous quality control processes throughout the manufacturing process and offers benefits, including optimal lubricity, corrosion resistance, and durability, making them ideal for various industries such as automotive sectors, aerospace, medical devices, and food processing. Its products enhance the performance and longevity of critical components and come with thermal resistance.
Crest Coating, Inc., established in 1967, is a US ISO 9001:2015 certified coating applicator located in Anaheim, California. The company provides custom coating for metal, wood, ceramic, and plastic products. Their coating consists of various powders and liquids, including nylon, fluoropolymer, and Ryton Polyphenylene Sulfide, and they are a Licensed Industrial Applicator for several trademarked coatings, including Chemours, Halar, and Xylan. Additionally, the company provides screen and printing services. Their products and services are applied in the automotive, highway safety, furniture, electronics, and medical industries.
Toefco Engineered Coating Systems, Inc. was founded in 1955 and is based in Michigan, U.S.A., and is a supplier of specialty coatings for various industrial applications. The company's product folio comprises ETFE coatings, FEP coatings, Molybdenum Coatings, Excalibur Coatings, and, Epoxy Thermal Cure Coatings that have a wide range of applications in the agriculture, automotive, chemical processing, and, food processing industries. The company specializes in applying Teflon and other functional coating systems that have a variety of end uses, including manifolds, reactors, heat exchangers, and, flanges.
Sun Coating Company, founded in Plymouth, MI in 1963 is a supplier of Fluoropolymer Coatings. The company's product portfolio includes polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) coatings, Fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP) coatings, Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) coatings, Ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) coatings and custom-engineered fluoropolymer coatings. Their products are used in markets such as Chemical Processing, Medical equipment and devices, automotive components and parts, electronics and semiconductor applications and architecture. The company provides services such as Product Selection Guidance, technical support, and Custom Manufacturing.
Buser Oberflächentechnik AG, founded in 1929 and based in Wiler bei Utzenstorf, Switzerland, is a manufacturer of functional surface technology and coatings for clean rooms and various industrial surfaces. The company offers a comprehensive range of products, including anti-static and conductive coatings, corrosion protection coatings, and decorative surface finishes. It is ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified for quality standards and environmentally responsible practices. Its coatings provide benefits such as improved surface properties, durability, and enhanced functionality, making them ideal for industries like electronics, automotive, medical devices, and aerospace.
Fluoropolymer Coatings, established in 1981 and headquartered in Worthing, United Kingdom, is a manufacturer of optimal performance PTFE coatings. The ISO 9001 certified company’s product line comprises PTFE coatings, Teflon coatings, Xylan coatings, and other fluoropolymer coatings. Its products offer robust non-stick properties, resistance to chemicals, temperature tolerance, and low friction, making them ideal for various industries such as automotive, food processing, pharmaceuticals, and electronics, enhancing product performance and durability. It also makes rubber and flexible coatings, and thermal resistant coatings for food and beverage industry packaging.
AFT Fluorotec was founded in 1986 in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England, as a manufacturer, designer, and provider of precision machined components and industrial coatings. The company's product portfolio consists of wiper seals, backup rings, custom seals, RCD seals, and standard seals. It also offers surface preparation, anti-corrosion coatings, non-slip coatings, and self-lubricating coatings. The seals ensure stability in applications requiring the prevention of liquids from entering hydraulic systems, while the coatings are applied to protect metal components and enhance resistance to chemicals, corrosion, abrasion, and wear. The company serves various industries, including aerospace, automotive, construction, electronics, food, and industrial bakeware.
Calico Coatings is a company founded in 1997 by Tracy Trotter, based in Denver, NC, US and it is a manufacturer of industrial coatings. The company provides coating services, including PVD coatings, carbon coatings, manganese phosphate coatings, and bearings. The products are applicable in aerospace, motorsports, medical, food processing, general manufacturing, marine, molds, oil and gas, metal forming, and many more industries. The company is ISO 9001 and AS9100D certified. It company also manufactures industrial coated equipments.
Teflon, a trademark of The Chemours Company FC, LLC, founded in 1938, is a global supplier of fluoropolymers headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware. The company specializes in producing fluoropolymers for various industries, including aerospace, energy, cookware, textiles, and more. Teflon fluoropolymers maintain high strength, self-lubrication, flexibility at extreme temperatures, and low coefficients of friction, making them valuable in industrial manufacturing, automotive, electronics, and other sectors. With multiple global locations and research and development facilities, the company serves clients worldwide.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | PTFE Applied Coatings |
16.0%
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2 | Micro Surface Corporation |
10.8%
|
3 | Buser Oberflächentechnik AG |
8.2%
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4 | Teflon |
8.2%
|
5 | Orion Industries, Ltd. |
7.2%
|
6 | Sandstrom Products Company |
6.7%
|
7 | PTFE Coatings |
6.2%
|
8 | Precision Coating Technology & Manufacturing Inc |
6.2%
|
9 | Coatec India |
5.7%
|
10 | Toefco Engineered Coating Systems, Inc. |
5.7%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the teflon coating page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 6 | 66.7% |
United Kingdom | 2 | 22.2% |
Switzerland | 1 | 11.1% |