Whitford Xylan® High Performance Coatings

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Xylan fluoropolymer coatings are the result of design engineering done several decades ago.

The first fluoropolymer coatings were relatively soft films, the kind found on frying pans and a few non-stick applications in industry. A team of polymer chemists and engineers devised the matrix conecpt for coatings, "building" a coating to protect the soft fluoropolymer from wear while taking advantage of its low-friction property.

Over the years, these self-lubricating materials have been used to solve a growing range of engineering and design problems. Today, Xylan is one of the largest and most complete lines of fluoropolymer coatings in the world.

Sun Coating Company has applied Xylan to an ever-widening spectrum of applications, and we have learned a few things in the process. For instance:

• A bonded, self-lubricating coating can last longer than hard chrome plating in certain wear applications.
• Xylan can cut costs of secondary machining operation by eliminating polishing and lapping processor.
• Xylan an replace plating and have extended life in a wide range of corrosive atmospheres.
• A thin, continuous, protective barrier film will resist chipping, spalling, abrasion, cold flow, and extreme temperatures.
• Xylan Matrix coatings are adjustable. By judicious selection of compounds, Whitford can formulate a coating to have superior release, wear resistance, and chemical resistance.

For a complete introduction to Whitford Xylan formulations, please see our Whitford Xylan® High Performance Coatings description page.

Series	Carrier	Coating Characteristics	Typical Applications
1000	Solvent	Premium dry-film lubricant, with a widely varying properties; heat stable, Excellent corrosion barrier, flexible cure schedule and hardness. Applied by spraying.	Sliding mechanisms, bearings, fasteners, powder screws, valves, machine parts, and pistons.
1100	Water	Similar to 1000 Series, but waterborne.	Same as Xylan 1000.
1200	Water	Good friction and release, good UV stability and out-door weathering. Applied by spray and dip/spin.	Saw blades, small fasteners, and stampings.
1300	Water	Excellent abrasion and chemical resistance must be cured above 700 deg. Applied by spraying.	Pump components, slurry impellers, and valve bodies.
1400	Solvent	Excellent chemical resistance, Applied by spraying.	Large fasteners, Automotive components.
1600	Solvent	Tough, provides primary and secondary lubrication. Applied by spraying.	Automotive engine parts, compressor applications, journal bearings.
1700	Water	High release, good toughness, heaver film build to achieve greater abrasion. Applied by spraying.	Copy rollers. Immersion heaters, heat-sealing bars, molds.
1800	Solvent	Maximum nonstick (release) properties.	Heat-sealing bars, molds.
5200	Solvent	Formulated for dip/spin application. Outstanding corrosion protection from salt spray.	Fasteners and other small parts that need salt fog protection.
8200	Water	Two-coat system that provides excellent release with superior hot hardness and durability. Applied by spraying.	Food-contact applications.

Whitford and Sun Coating offer other lines of fluoropolymer coating.