Xylan® from PPG/Whitford worldwide is an industrial dry film lubricant consisting primarily of one or more fluoropolymers including polytetrafluoroethylene(PTFE) , perfluoroalkoxy (PFA) and fluorinated ethylene polymers ( FEP). This coating is generally used to reduce friction, improve wear resistance and create non-stick surfaces. However, one of the main uses of Xylan® coatings in industrial applications is for corrosion resistance.
Xylan® coatings are commonly used to protect a variety of parts and components in the automotive, construction and oil and gas industry to name a few.
Xylan® coatings are available in a variety of formulations, each with physical and mechanical properties that lend themselves to different situations. Selection of the best Xylan® coating depends on the desired level of lubrication, temperature resistance, corrosion resistance and abrasion resistance required by the specific application.
Xylan® 1424 is a water-resistant, low-friction coating with relatively high resistance to abrasion, chemical degradation and corrosion. It’s ideal for caustic environment and is VOC compliant for environmentally sensitive and sustainable applications.
Xylan® 1070 is water-resistant and has a low coefficient of friction. It also possesses formidable corrosion and heat resistance. This PTFE coating is ideal for leak prevention in tanks, vessels and valves operating in relatively aggressive environments.
Xylan® 1010 is a specially formulated PTFE lubricant renowned for its abrasion resistance and ability to operate in environments with temperatures up to 288°C. Xylan® 1010 also possesses a low coefficient of friction, allowing it to be used on almost any wear surface.
Xylan® 1014 is similar to Xylan® 1010, and has a low-friction lubricant; however this coating formulation contains a significantly higher percentage of bonding resins This makes Xylan® 1014 less porus and more abrasive resistant than its counterparts are. It is also capable of producing an aesthetically pleasing, glossy finish.
Xylan® 1052 as in Xylan® 1010, Xylan® 1052, is a dry film lubricant with the ability to withstand extreme temperatures up to 288°C. This coating can also maintain its stability in high-pressure environments and possesses strong binding lubrication for low-speed wear applications.
Xylan® 1425 also possesses substantial heat resistance 204°C, albeit less than its 1052 and 1010 counterparts. Xylan® 1425 is water and chemical resistant and is suitable for high-pressure, low-speed applications.
Xylan® coatings are particularly useful when temperatures exceed the operating limits of conventional mineral and synthetic oils. Because Xylan® coatings are based on resin systems with a wide range of temperature capabilities, they can be used from cryogenic levels to 260°C/500°F, with many being stable for brief periods at 315°C/600°F. Where galling, abrasion, and high energy loss due to friction are anticipated, consider applying coatings of 25 microns/0.001 inch or more to minimize friction and wear.
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