Teflon™ Coating
Teflon™ coating services are available in both powder and liquid form
Teflon Coating Technology (Spray/Powder)
Teflon™ industrial coatings are available in powder and spray forms and they have a wide range of properties based on differing fluoropolymer chemistries. This makes Teflon™ industrial coatings suitable for use across many industries and applications.
Teflon™ coating is applied using an electrostatic powder gun or HVLP spray gun. Surface preparation is critical. Using a sandblasting process we are able to ensure a clean and well-etched surface for Teflon™ to adhere to.
Once applied Teflon™ coatings are baked at medium to high temperatures to allow the coatings to cure resulting in a tough, inert finish. The versatility of Teflon™ coatings allows for almost unlimited applications.
The Facts: What it is
Teflon™ Coating Properties
A Teflon™ coating will release most materials it comes into contact with and is used within the food, paper, packing and moulding industries for this reason. Some of the advantages are reduced down time in cleaning and increased quality and product output. Commonly coated parts are heat-sealing bars, cutting blades, baking trays and moulds. Teflon™ coatings are US and/or EU food contact approved.
As well as being used as a non-stick, Teflon™ coatings can be used as a dry lubricant on mating surfaces. In this instance, Teflon™ allows for a clean, oil-free environment and reduces mechanical wear. Used in the automotive, aerospace and military industries, example applications include hinges, rails, pistons, gears, seals, threads bearing heavy loads, and cutting blades.
Key Features
- Non Stick
- Low Friction
- Hydrophobic
- Cryogenically Stable
- Heat Resistance
- Unique Electrical Properties
- Chemical Resistance
- Low Coefficient of Friction
- Low Porosity
- Permeation Resistance
- Non-Wetting (both hydrophobic and oleophobic)
- Low Surface Energy
- High Dielectric Strength
- High Surface Resistivity
- Abrasion Resistance
- Excellent Durability
- Food Contact Compliant for many formulations.
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Surfaces that Teflon™ coatings can be applied to
Metallic substrates
Aluminium
Stainless Steel
Steel Alloys
Carbon Steel
Magnesium
Brass
Copper
Non-Metallic substrates
Glass
Carbon Fibre
Glass Fibre
Rubber
Plastics
The History of Teflon® Coatings
Teflon™ is simply the brand name for non-stick coatings manufactured by the DuPont Co.
It is a Polytetrafluoroethylene or as we more commonly know it PTFE.
The history of Teflon™ is perhaps well-known. It all began as a happy scientific accident. Teflon™ was mistakenly discovered by American chemist Roy Plunkett in 1938 whilst he was working in the laboratories of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company. Dr. Roy J. Plunkett was experimenting with Freon™ brand refrigerants in 1938 when he observed that under intense cold and pressure, the gas turned into a white, waxy solid. TetraFluoroEthylene (TFE) had polymerized inside a cylinder to give PolyTetraFluoroEthylene (PTFE). This was the world’s first fluoropolymer.
Following the discovery of the non-stick product the company went on to register and trademark it in 1945 and soon formed a partnership with General Motors. This strategic partnership resulted in them producing 900 tons of Teflon™ per year with one of its uses being in the Manhattan Project. Here General Motors used Teflon™ coatings to be applied to valves, seals and pipes that contained harmful chemicals.
The use of Teflon™ evolved when in 1954 it was applied to a saucepan by French engineer Marc Grégoire. He went on to successfully create the first Teflon-coated, non-stick pans under the brand which has now become a household name: Tefal. Cookware is now commonly associated with the application of Teflon™ but over time other sectors, including the aerospace, automotive, petrochemical and electrical industries, have come to recognise how its unique properties can benefit their processes.
As technologies have developed more PTFE-based formulas have come to market and so a wide range of PTFE products are now available outside of the brand name Teflon™.
Teflon™ Coating Manufacturers
In addition to PTFE, the Teflon™ trade name also includes FEP and PFA.
The manufacturer of Teflon™, Chemours, continues to develop new formulations and innovative applications. Chemours also have the brand Tefzel™ for their ETFE coating.
Marcote applies Teflon™ coatings on their own and with our plasma coatings to achieve enhanced or alternative properties.
There are other fluoropolymer coating manufacturers with the Xylan® range being the most well known.
The difference between Teflon™ and Xylan® lies in different formulations of specific coatings. Also, while Chemours supplies basic fluoropolymer materials or coatings made from those materials, PPG Industries, who manufacture the Xylan® brand, only supply the coatings.
FAQs
Absolutely! While some consumer products have shifted away from PTFE due to regulations on PFOA, industrial-grade Teflon coatings remain widely used and compliant with current standards. Businesses in food processing, pharmaceuticals, and aerospace still rely on Teflon for its unmatched combination of non-stick, chemical resistance, and high-temperature stability. Choosing the right formulation ensures both performance and compliance.
Ceramic and sol-gel coatings are often marketed as “green” or “next-gen” alternatives, but they rarely match Teflon’s durability, chemical resistance, and performance under continuous industrial stress. For businesses that need coatings to last through thousands of cycles, Teflon remains more cost-effective long-term, as it reduces downtime, cleaning costs, and part replacement frequency.
Yes. Teflon coatings come in multiple forms (PTFE, PFA, FEP, ETFE) that can be tailored to different needs. For example, PTFE is best for ultra non-stick surfaces, PFA for chemical resistance, and FEP for flexibility and transparency. This adaptability makes Teflon commercially viable across multiple industries, from automotive seals to pharmaceutical moulds.
Companies using Teflon coatings often see a measurable return on investment through reduced downtime, easier cleaning, and extended component life. For example, food producers benefit from faster line cleaning and less waste, while automotive and aerospace manufacturers avoid costly equipment wear and replacements. The upfront cost of coating is typically offset by savings in efficiency and productivity.
Teflon technology continues to evolve, with newer, compliant formulations being developed to meet global environmental and safety standards. Many industrial Teflon coatings are already PFOA-free and designed to remain compliant in heavily regulated industries. Partnering with a specialist ensures you get coatings that are not only high-performing but also safe for long-term use in your sector.
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