Teflon™ Industrial Bakeware Coatings 

Nowhere is the power of Teflon™ coatings more evident than in the extreme conditions of industrial baking, where wide temperature ranges, high humidity, chemicals and mechanical wear all take their toll during the baking cycle.

Since the early 1960s, Teflon™ nonstick coatings have been used on cookware and bakeware. Although bakeries know the Teflon™ trademark for its nonstick properties in bakeware applications, not all nonstick-coated bakeware is made with Chemours™ Teflon™ nonstick coatings.

Teflon™ is Chemour’s registered trademark for their brand of fluoropolymer resins. The Teflon™ brand name is licensed by Chemours in association with approved applicators.

Chemours nonstick coatings for bakeware are based on food grade PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) and/or PFA (perfluoroalkoxy), which are FDA-compliant and free of the harmful chemical PFOA (Perfluorooctanoic).

Teflon coatings can be applied to brand new bakeware to extend the service life. We also offer refurbishment and recoating services for used bakeware, extending the service life of your bakeware even further. We are the one-stop-shop for all your bakeware coating and refurbishment needs. 

Why should you choose Teflon™ Coatings?

  • Reduce costs
    Bakeware can be used longer, and bakeries can eliminate secondary release agents such as oil, silicone mats, etc.
  • Decrease cleaning time:
    Maintenance and cleaning is minimised.
  • Increase productivity:
    Increase production volumes and reduce waste from sticking.
  • Improve product quality:
    Ensure product consistency with improved dough flow and release.
  • Increase safety & cleanliness:
    A safer environment, reduced fire hazards due to elimination of oils and grease.
  • Enhance sustainability:
    Limit environmental impact by reducing scrap levels, reducing consumption of oils and prolonging the life of your pans.
  • Chemours Teflon™ quality assurance.
 
Teflon™ will fundamentally change your baking experience - increasing your baking cycles from 5 cycles for oils, 500 cycles with silicones, to as many as 5000 cycles with a Teflon™ coating.

Teflon™ Industrial Bakeware Coatings’ Unique Properties

Non-stickNon-stick: Very few solid substances will permanently adhere to a Teflon coating. While tacky materials may show some adhesion, almost all substances release easily.

Low frictionLow friction: The co-efficient of friction is generally in the range of 0.05 to 0.20, depending on the load, sliding speed and type of Teflon coating used.

Heat resistanceHeat resistance: Teflon can operate continuously at temperatures up to 287°C and can be used for intermittent service up to 315°C with adequate ventilation.

Non-wettingNon-wetting: Since Teflon finishes are both hydrophobic and oleophobic, cleanup is easier and more thorough.

Cryogenic stabilityCryogenic stability: Many Teflon industrial coatings can withstand temperatures as low as -270°C without loss of physical properties.

Cryogenic stabilityChemical resistance: Chemical environments usually do not affect a Teflon coating. The only chemicals known to affect these coatings are molten alkali metals and highly reactive fluorinating agents.

Electrical propertiesUnique electrical properties: Over a wide range of frequencies, Teflon industrial coatings have a high dielectric strength, low dissipation factor and high surface resistivity. Certain coatings are electroconductive enough to be used as an anti-static coating.

 

Teflon™ Coatings

Teflon™ PTFE    
Two-coat nonstick coating system with an operating temperature of 260°C, an extremely low coefficient of friction, good abrasion resistance, and good chemical resistance.

Teflon™ FEP
FEP (fluorinated ethylene propylene copolymer) nonstick coatings melt and flow during baking to provide nonporous films. These coatings provide excellent chemical resistance, low friction and excellent nonstick properties. Maximum use temperature is 204°C.

Teflon™ PFA
PFA (perfluoroalkoxy) nonstick coatings melt and flow during baking to provide nonporous films. PFA offers the additional benefits of higher continuous use temperature 260°C, film thicknesses up to 1,000 micrometers (40 mils), and greater toughness than PTFE or FEP. This combination of properties makes PFA an excellent choice for a wide variety of uses, especially those involving chemical resistance.

Teflon™ ETFE
ETFE is a copolymer of ethylene and tetrafluoroethylene and is also sold under the Tefzel™ trademark. Although not fully fluorinated, ETFE has excellent chemical resistance and can operate continuously at 149°C. This resin is the toughest of the fluoroplastics and can be applied at film builds up to 1,000 micrometers (40 mils) to provide a highly durable finish. ETFE is available in powder form.

Teflon™ Dry Lubricant
Dry lubricant coatings are special versions of Teflon™ technology designed to provide lubrication under high-pressure/velocity (PV) conditions. These products are solvent-based, one-coat systems that are usually cured between 260°C and 371°C.

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Applications:

We coat all industrial bakeware from flat trays to perforated trays and cake tins. Our Teflon™ coatings are specifically designed for different baking processes from bread to high sugar applications such as cake and cupcakes.

We also coat industrial bakery equipment such as hoppers and mixer blades with Teflon™ coatings for nonstick properties.

Food and beverage processing: Hopper mixer blades, hoppers, conveyors, and chutes.

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Examples:
  • Bread Pans
  • Bread Trays
  • Bun Trays
  • Croissant Trays
  • Pizza Trays
  • Pretzel Molds
  • Cake Trays
  • Crumpet Rings
  • Waffle Plates
  • Muffin Trays
  • and many more...

Our bakeware refurbishment process has been engineered to provide you with the best quality possible. The process is adapted based on the quality of the bakeware and the job specification.

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On arrival, bakeware is inspected to confirm the scope of work.
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Bent or damaged bakeware is returned to near original dimensions.
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Remove any handles, etc., that cannot withstand the curing temperature.
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Bakeware is chemically cleaned, and burned off in an oven at 400°C.
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Bakeware is masked to protect the areas that will not be coated.
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Bakeware is abrasive-blasted to the required finish.
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The perfect Teflon™ coating for your application is applied and cured.
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The coated and cured bakeware is washed.
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The bakeware is visually inspected for adherence to quality standards.
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Handles, etc., are reassembled.
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Once the quality inspection is complete, the finished bakeware is specially packed to avoid damage in transport and is shipped.
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Our bakeware refurbishment process has been engineered to provide you with the best quality possible. The process is adapted based on the quality of the bakeware and the job specification.

Pre-Inspection: On arrival, bakeware is inspected to confirm the scope of work.
Straightening: Bent or damaged bakeware is returned to near original dimensions.
Disassembly: Remove any handles, etc., that cannot withstand the curing temperature.
Cleaning: Bakeware is chemically cleaned, and burned off in an oven at 400°C.
Mask: Bakeware is masked to protect the areas that will not be coated.
Blasting: Bakeware is abrasive-blasted to the required finish.
Coating: The perfect Teflon™ coating for your application is applied and cured.
Wash: The coated and cured bakeware is washed.
Inspection: The bakeware is visually inspected for adherence to quality standards.
Reassemble: Handles, etc., are reassembled.
Shipping: Once the quality inspection is complete the finished bakeware is specially packed to avoid damage in transport and shipped.

Thermaspray is the only certified distributor and applicator of the Chemours Teflon™ Coatings in Southern Africa. This means that if you are not getting your Teflon from us, it’s not the real deal.