Develop automated shrinkage and molding techniques for PTFE(TeflonⓇ) at DuPont.
This engineering allows PTFE to be manipulated to fit a product or machine’s shape and function.
Fluoron History
1957
1958
Studied and reported the frictional properties of PTFE material and its ability to be enhanced by inorganic additives such as resin.
This was an essential discovery for today’s fluoroplastic products because most fluoroplastics are mixed with other material to enhance the properties of virgin fluoroplastic.
1960
Refined an isostatic molding process and made the first missile nose cone using PTFE.
1964
Built the first sealer to get fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP), a non – stick plastic, to stick itself. These seals are as strong and protective as the base material.
This led to creating the first FEP heat shrinkable cover used on pulp and paper machine rollers. The heat shrinkable rollers can now also be applied on many other industries that require rollers in its processing machines. For instance, pulp and paper, confectionery, food, textile, and others.
1981
Began development in ultra – thick, wet – spray PTFE and PFA coatings.
This product is ideally used in industries such as paper mills and bakeries in order to prevent dry substances from mixing with wet substances.
1988
Frank founded our company, Fluoron Inc with his son Randall Frank Chapman
2021
Matthew Lippman becomes president of Fluoron Inc.
2022
Fluoron buys a new 40,000 Sq Ft manufacturing facility and expands R&D to support new product lines in a broader range of industries.