Frequently asked questions - Teflon coatings

How do you calculate the price of applying Teflon coating?

In order to quote the cost of the application, our Technical and Sales Department needs to know: • Number of pieces to be...

What durability do PTFE coatings have?

Coating durability differs depending on their effort and preventive maintenance. Benefits or performance that this kind of materials provides are far...

When a coating with Teflon wears out, can it be recoated?

Yes, we can recoat with Teflon a piece that has suffered wear and tear or deterioration. To this end we eliminate the "former" coating and we apply a...

Do the coatings you apply comply with food contact approval standards?

Yes, we have a wide range of products that meet all food contact approval standards at a European level as well as at a global level because our raw...

What preparation would you do before coating?

Depending on kind of the coating to be applied there exist different options: • Sandblasting• ...

What temperature do pieces have to withstand to coat them with Teflon?

Depending on fluoropolymer applied. Average cooking temperature range of this kind of coatings is between 250ºC and 400ºC. Therefore, we...

What is the biggest size of pieces that you can coat?

At Coatresa we have ovens that can accomodate pieces of 7 metres long x 4 metres width.

Does Coatresa sell raw material to other companies?

No, Coatresa's activity is applying these materials to a wide range of industrial sectors and not distributing them. In order to apply this kind of...

In order to coat the piece, does it to be immersed?

No, there exist different methodes for applying coatings based on PTFE, PFA, FEP, ECTFE, ETFE, PVDF, polyamide, etc. Usually they are applied by...

What does LIA mean?

LIA is the acronym for Licensed Industrial Applicator, which DuPont uses for applicators that meet their quality standards. Coatresa has been a...