What is ECTFE Coating?

What is ECTFE Coating?

ECTFE (Etheylene chlorotrifluoroethylene)  is a partially fluorinated semi-crystalline polymer developed predominantly for chemical resistance applications.

ECTFE is sold under various brand names, Halar® being the most popular. Fluorocarbon Surface Technologies provides these coatings as part of our F-LON® 7000 range. Variations are available, such as static dissipative and FDA compliant coatings.

These coatings offer excellent chemical, corrosion and abrasion resistance over a wide temperature range, typically -40°C to +150°C – (for chemical applications with lower or higher temperatures ask about our PFA coatings)

ECTFE coatings, which are melt-processable hence low in porosity, are typically applied between 500 to 1000 microns thickness.

Key features are:

• Excellent Chemical resistance
• Excellent resistance to ozone, sunlight and weather
• Low dielectric constant and high dielectric strength
• Radiation resistance
• Surface smoothness
• Flame Resistance

Typical applications include:

• Chemical Process Vessels
• Centrifuges
• Pharmaceutical Process Equipment
• Downhole Applications
• Medical Laboratory Equipment 
• Level Sensors & Thermowells
• Valve Bodies in corrosive environments
• Flame Arrestors & Shock Guard Shells
• Pipeline Clampsets & Seal Rings

For more information on our F-LON® ECTFE coatings, contact one of our team today