Fluoropolymer Coatings

A Brief Overview

A&I Coatings have engineered and manufactured a range of polyurethane and fluoropolymer protective coatings with excellent UV resistance and weathering properties. Using “State of the Art” technology, A&I Coatings fluoropolymer coatings have enhanced durability, reducing the cost of life time maintenance. A&I Coatings have developed both water based (Enviroflon) and solvent based (Vitreflon) fluoropolymer protective coatings.

What is Fluoropolymer Technology?

The polymeric structure of a Fluoropolymer is a very systematic arrangement of fluoro-ethylene and vinyl-ether molecules.

This image demonstrates the arrangement, and also shows that each fluoro ethylene molecule has 3 fluorine atoms as opposed to two in PVDF or PVF2 coatings.

Why is Fluoropolymer so durable?

1. The fluoroethylene molecule derives terrific integral strength from it’s high frequency of fluorine atoms

2. The carbon-fluoride bond energy in fluoroethylene molecules is far greater than the energy of UV rays

3. The fluoroethylene and vinyl ether units are arranged in an alternating sequence – this means that the strong and stable fluoroethylene unit protects it’s neighbouring vinyl ether unit – just like the father protecting his son below

Features & Benefits of Fluoropolymer

Superior weathering performance (see here )
Excellent corrosion resistance when applied over a suitable primer
Excellent top coat for heavy duty purposes
High slip finish improves aerodynamics
Low maintenance cost with long term durability
High performance coating
Almost unlimited colour range

Typical Applications using Fluoropolymer

Fascias & Facades
Graffiti protection for civil infrastructure
High capital cost structures.
Bridges
Towers
Wind Turbines
Structural steel and Roofing
Fluropolymer coatings are suitable practically wherever excellent durability and aesthetic appearance with good chemical resistance is required.

A&I Coatings fluoropolymers have now been used to protect and beautify almost 1 million square metres of substrate. See our Project News to view some recent projects that have had our fluoropolymer finishing touch! With a variety of generic specifications, A&I Coatings sales team have the ability to meet your protective coating requirements! Contact us on 02 4869 1441 or email helpdesk@aicoatings.com for further assistance.

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