Fluoropolymer Coating
Specialist fluoropolymer coatings protect surfaces, cut downtime and boost performance.
Why Fluoropolymer Coating?
When cleaning costs climb and sticky build-up eats your uptime, it’s not your operators’ fault, it’s your surfaces letting you down.
At Marcote, we help manufacturers see coatings not as a box-tick, but as a profit lever. The right fluoropolymer coating does more than protect, it turns downtime into output, cleans up headaches, and extends the life of your critical parts.
If your line is still fighting residue, adhesives or harsh chemicals with generic solutions, you’re leaving money on the table.
Why Choose a Specialist Fluoropolymer Coating?
✔️ Proven non-stick performance — less build-up, less downtime
✔️ Extreme heat & chemical resistance — up to 260°C continuous use
✔️ Lower friction — keep webs steady, guides smooth, pans easy to clean
✔️ Long-lasting — get more shifts before maintenance or replacement
We don’t just spray and pray. We match the right coating to your real-world pressures, and back it with decades of surface engineering experience.
Our Fluoropolymer Coating Technologies
PTFE
PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) non-stick coatings are usually two-coat (primer/topcoat) systems. These products have the highest operating temperature of any fluoropolymer (260°C), an extremely low coefficient of friction, good abrasion resistance and good chemical resistance. PTFE coating is available in water-based liquid form only.
FEP
FEP (fluorinated ethylene propylene copolymer) non-stick coatings melt and flow during baking to provide non-porous films. These Teflon™ coatings provide excellent chemical resistance. In addition to being low friction, FEP coatings have excellent non-stick properties. Maximum use temperature is typically 200°C and FEP’s are available in water-based liquid and powder forms.
PFA
Like FEP’s, PFA (perfluoroalkoxy) non-stick coatings melt and flow during baking to create non-porous films however PFA’s have a higher continuous use temperature (260°C), higher film thickness and are harder than PTFE’s and FEP’s. This combination of properties makes PFA’s an excellent choice for a wide variety of uses especially for chemical resistance. PFA coating is available in both water-based liquid and powder forms.
ETFE - Tefzel
ETFE’s are a co-polymer of ethylene and tetrafluoroethylene and is also sold under the Tefzel™ trademark. Although not fully fluorinated ETFE’s have excellent chemical resistance and can operate continuously at 150°C. This resin is the toughest of the fluoropolymers and can be built up to 1000 microns to provide a highly durable finish. ETFE’s are available in powder form.
ECTFE - Halar
ECTFE, or EthyleneChloroTriFluoroEthylene, is an engineering, melt-processable, thermoplastic fluoropolymer used primarily for chemical and corrosion-resistant coating applications. It is most commonly known under the trade name HALAR®. It has good electrical properties, excellent abrasion resistance and outstanding impact strength.
PVDF - Kynar
PVDF, or PolyVinyliDene Fluoride, is a semicrystalline, thermoplastic fluoropolymer. The brand we use is Kynar®. Carbon – Fluorine molecular bonds are exceptionally strong and provide PVDF with stability. Combine these with an equal number of Carbon – Hydrogen bonds, which provide solubility, and you have a highly useful fluoropolymer coating.
How We Challenge Ordinary Coating Supply
Too many suppliers simply spray, bake, ship, and leave you to it. We don’t! Marcote works directly with your operators, engineers and maintenance teams to understand:
Where is build-up causing your biggest headaches?
What temperature swings or chemicals break down ordinary coatings?
How does downtime today drain profit tomorrow?
Then we match the right fluoropolymer chemistry, apply with precision, and deliver coatings that last shift after shift.
Get Fluoropolymer Coatings That Outperform
If your equipment still suffers from build-up, residue, or costly clean-downs, it’s time to demand more from your coating.
Get in touch with our specialist team below and discover how the right fluoropolymer coating can cut downtime, reduce maintenance, and keep your production line running at its best.
FAQs
Fluoropolymer coatings are designed to tackle common issues such as sticky build-up, residue, and difficult cleaning processes that slow down production. They also provide excellent resistance to chemicals, reduce downtime for maintenance, and help extend the life of critical parts, meaning less disruption and lower long-term costs for your business.
These coatings are used across a wide range of industries where reliability and efficiency are essential. Common applications include food and beverage production, pharmaceuticals, chemical processing, automotive, aerospace, and general engineering. Each sector benefits from unique properties, whether that’s food-safe non-stick performance, high chemical resistance, or enhanced durability under extreme conditions.
When applied correctly, fluoropolymer coatings can withstand extreme environments and deliver long service life. They can operate continuously at temperatures up to 250°C and resist corrosion, abrasion, and harsh cleaning chemicals. The actual lifespan depends on the operating environment and usage, but many clients see significant improvements compared to untreated or conventionally coated surfaces.
Short answer is yes. Several fluoropolymer options such as PTFE and PFA are FDA-approved for food contact. This makes them ideal for bakery equipment, moulds, and other food processing machinery where hygiene and easy cleaning are essential. By reducing sticky build-up and making surfaces easier to clean, they help ensure compliance with food safety standards while improving efficiency.
In most cases, yes. If a coating begins to wear, it can often be stripped back and reapplied without needing to replace the underlying part. This provides a cost-effective way to extend the life of equipment and avoid unnecessary capital expenditure. Our team assesses each case individually and can recommend the best approach for restoring performance.