Fluon® aqueous dispersions (ADs) have been developed for coating metal and impregnating glasscloth and packings and for coagulation with pigments or fillers. Applications include conveyor belts, kitchen cookware, electronics, textile architecture and industrial applications.
Fluon® granular PTFE is used in the form of pre-sintered powder for ram extrusion and in the form of non free flow powder for moulding and as feedstock for filled compounds.
Fluon® lubricant powders are manufactured from virgin PTFE feedstock and are used either as dry lubricants or as additives in other materials such as plastic compounds, rubbers, fluoroelastomers, inks, paint, oils and greases. Fluon® lubricant powders are FDA 21CFR 177:1550 (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) and EU food contact approved so are ideal as additives in coatings which are in contact with food and drink, such food processing equipment and can coatings. They also give enhanced lubricity, non-stick properties and reduce friction, all of which are important in a wide range of applications.
Fluon® coagulated dispersions (CDs) have been developed for paste extrusion into pressure tubes (e.g. hydraulic systems), hose, pipe liners, electrical wire and tape. Fluon® CD grades are also used as membranes and technical fibres for textiles and industrial applications.