American Durafilm Blog

Continuing education is a priority for everyone who works for us. We are always looking for ways to elevate existing skillsets, reinforce proper technique, and expand our knowledge base. That’s why this fall we invested in bringing the Fluorogistx team to our shop for a two-day training workshop.

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Because coatings can all sound the same when listing their properties, even when nothing could be further from the truth, we wanted to show you what it could look like when Cavero Coatings, our newest product line, becomes a great option.

Part 1 of 3: What Does Your Waffle Have to Do with Our Teflon^® Coating?

To put it very briefly, the answer to that question is … everything.

Chemours™ (formerly DuPont) Teflon^® industrial coating is very popular with the food processing industry because of its release properties and high-temperature resistance. If not for the Teflon^® coating that goes on the waffle mold or tray, your waffles might not taste the same or pop out as perfectly (and crunchy) as they currently do—resulting in the needless trashing of so many waffles! The same goes for all your ice-cream cones and muffins.

The Diversity of Fluoropolymers

What do ravioli and dog biscuits have in common? Well, nothing, really. But—to meet the need of their inherent forms and functions, they share some of the same requirements on the production line.

These Coatings Are So Good You Can Eat Off Them!

When a fluoropolymer coating is FDA compliant, it means it can be used for food contact. Aside from that favorite frying pan you use every time you sauté your most delicious chicken dinner, the applications that fluoropolymer coatings are used for span far beyond the confines of your kitchen or culinary imagination.