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Release Coatings
This
5640mm long, eight tonne weight cylinder, is used in paper manufacture and has a 1000 Series surface coating to prevent the adhesion of fine quality
papers during the drying process. The smaller cylinder in the background is from a board making machine and is receiving a 2000 Series coating chosen
for extreme wear resistance and good surface release.The long-standing and widely accepted rule of PTFE's and fluorinated polymers - the better the release, the shorter the durability, was severely dented with the arrival of Armourcote 1530 and 4530. The new formulations resulted from developments begun in 1990. Extended trials in both foods and engineering industries showed very marked improvements in durability coupled with excellent release and, as subsequently proved, higher temperature tolerance. The developments were carried out in Leeds.
Protective Coatings
No company, no matter what its function, can afford to ignore its productivity. The higher it is, the more competitive its prices. In equipment terms it means uninterrupted efficiency. That's why the onus is on us to ensure our coatings stay the course. Whether giant rollers for printing machines or tiny camera components the question is always 'how long will it last?'. Our standard coatings run to over 150; in reality, that's only the beginning. New projects, tighter specification, differing priorities and environmental issues too, mean the off-shelf remedy is not always the answer; at least, not at Armourcote. Our experimental department rarely stands still.
Combating the threat of Corrosion
It's no accident that our customer numbers have increased by 50%. Not only do more companies today recognise the material benefits of release and protective coatings but, as technical barriers progressively tumble, further applications slide within our sphere of help.
Friction Control
Its true. Coatings are labour intensive and dependent on personal skill and steady diligence. Customers often find it hard believing that micron accuracy and razor-sharp, faultless edging can be achieved this way. We are only as good as the men and women, many with long experience, who work on our shop floor. Without wishing to boast, that says a lot.