Insights
Practical guidance from the Fluoron team on roll covers, release coatings, and high-performance fluoropolymer surfaces.
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The Five Ways Fluoropolymers Can Benefit A Passenger Aircraft
Read article: The Five Ways Fluoropolymers Can Benefit A Passenger AircraftThe inert, non-stick, hydrophobic, and anti-corrosive properties of fluoropolymer material means that it can be uniquely positioned in many settings of a passenger aircraft. Not only do these properties provide benefits outside…
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The Benefits Of Fluoropolymers In Aerospace Engineering
Read article: The Benefits Of Fluoropolymers In Aerospace EngineeringWhen it comes to aerospace engineering, it goes without saying that choosing the correct material is critical for a successful operation. A material with a vast range of advantages is fluoropolymers. Fluoropolymers…
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5 Reasons to Hire Fluoron for Your Aerospace Project
Read article: 5 Reasons to Hire Fluoron for Your Aerospace ProjectWhen it comes to aerospace materials, fluoropolymers are versatile and offer a wide range of capabilities, but they require specialized expertise to properly understand and utilize their properties. You need a partner…
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PFA Fluoroflex
Read article: PFA FluoroflexPerfluoroalkoxy (PFA) is a type of synthetic fluoropolymer material that is used in a plethora of commercial and industrial applications – from food packaging to defense. PFA is considered to be a…
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Fluoron’s PTFE And FEP Heat Shrink Jacket: Space Age Fluoropolymers For Modern Flight Systems
Read article: Fluoron’s PTFE And FEP Heat Shrink Jacket: Space Age Fluoropolymers For Modern Flight SystemsThere are a handful of options for fluoropolymer wraps and jackets. Carbon filled Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is the gold standard for abrasive applications, while Fluoroethylene Propylene (FEP) is ideal for most use cases.…
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Fluoropolymer Etching
Read article: Fluoropolymer EtchingA fluoropolymer is a polymer (plastic) that consists of carbon and fluorine bonds. These environmental conditions include, but are not limited to, ones of highly reactive chemical volatility, exposure to extreme temperatures,…
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How Fluoron’s Radiant Cleaning System helped Manitoba Kraft Paper
Read article: How Fluoron’s Radiant Cleaning System helped Manitoba Kraft PaperJuha Jarvinen of TOLKO Manitoba Kraft Papers was running at capacity and his machine was dryer limited. He needed to have his dryers cleaned to increase his machine speed and tonnage. He…
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Fluoron’s Solution to “Static Buildup”
Read article: Fluoron’s Solution to “Static Buildup”Static electricity has long been recognized as a serious workplace hazard, exposing employees to potential electric shock, fires, and explosions. While fluoropolymer covers can solve our “stickies” problem by lowering the surface…
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Fundamentals of Adhesion
Read article: Fundamentals of AdhesionPrior to discussing potential solutions to contaminant buildup, we must first understand the fundamentals of adhesion between our process equipment and the “stickies” in our process. A common misconception about glues and…
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The Gold Standard in Dryer Cylinder Maintenance for North American Paper Mills
Read article: The Gold Standard in Dryer Cylinder Maintenance for North American Paper MillsIn the vibrant world of the pulp and paper industry, maintaining machinery is at the heart of optimal production. For paper factories, especially in North America, the dryer section is a pivotal…