Fluon ETFE powders from AGC Chemicals Americas Inc. are designed for seamless rotolining and electrostatic coatings of industrial equipment used in chemical processing applications in the in the food, petroleum and potable water/wastewater industries.
Fluon ETFE, a melt-processable copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and ethylene, possesses outstanding physical toughness and high resistance to heat, chemical attack and aging. According to Fluon, rotolining tanks with ETFE is superior to traditional sheet lining methods because the free-flowing ETFE powder naturally conforms to interiors and does not typically require welding and sealing. The powders feature excellent bonding to metal; seamless interior lining of intricate and complex objects with a uniform desired thickness; ability to conform to the interior of virtually any size and shape tank; ability for post machining of critical surfaces; lining thickness up to 0.250”; and mold-free process for reduced mold and tooling costs.
When applied as an electrostatic coating, ETFE can reach a thickness of 0.060”. In addition to providing interior protection, one coat of ETFE can be electrostatically applied at the same time to the exterior of the vessel to guard against chemical drips and environmental concerns.
