What are Fluoropolymer Coatings?
We must first learn the various aspects of polymer and fluoropolymer in order to comprehend fluoropolymer coatings.
A polymer is a molecular structure that consists of several identical chemical components known as monomers or units that are tightly bound or connected together. A hydrocarbon polymer like rubber is an example of this.
Fluoropolymers are a type of polymer with a carbon chain and strong fluoride-carbon bonds. Its incredible strength comes from its capacity to stand against extreme heat and cold, as well as harsh corrosive conditions and most chemicals. These are hydrocarbon polymers in which fluorine atoms have swapped all or part of the hydrogen atoms.
Why these Coatings are necessary for the Renewable Industry?
- WEAR AND ABRASION RESISTANCE
Abrasion-resistant coatings usually offer thin layers of lubrication that may prevent components from coming information with each other, which leads to extending service life and reducing wear. Parts that are coated include metal parts, valve casings, compressors, driveshaft bearing housings, compressor valves, and fasteners.
- RESISTANCE TO CORROSION
Corrosion damage is a massive problem in offshore and coastal areas as its expensive parts and operative machinery have been designed to protect it from all red rust, galvanic corrosion, and saltwater corrosion. Coated parts include screw bolts, fastening devices, connectors, anchoring systems, pumps, and valve components.
- IT IS CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
This coating can protect the material from all hazardous chemical attacks while also avoiding interactions with solvents and hydraulic fluids. This gives good chemical resistance which leads to improving component performance and durability. Valves, acid reservoirs, pumps, pipe spindles, agitators, seals, are examples of coated parts.
- FRICTION IS LOW
Low-friction coatings help to minimize both start-making and breakaway torque. These coatings maintain lubrication without any need for additional oils or greases which enhances the bearing performance in high-speed circumstances. These coatings benefit rotary actuators, bearings, bushes, guide rails, shafts, pistons, valve springs, seals, fasteners, and connectors.
- SEIZING AND ANTIGALLING
It is vital to prevent galling and seizing in order to extend the component’s life otherwise if the fastener is seized then it cannot be removed without cutting it or making it separate, which is very expensive and time-consuming. These coatings provide long-term anti-galling qualities as well as low break-out torque while assembling those components. These coatings benefit threaded fastener systems, stud bolts, plungers, threaded connectors, hinge pins, valve springs, piston casings, and compressor components.
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