Plastics Hall Of Fame!!!
Why Are We the Best in the Business? Frank M. Chapman is the founder of Fluoron, who is known for developing original fluoropolymer technologies with countless applications for different [...]
July 2022
June 2022
What is the difference between FEP, PFA, & PTFE? Facts, Properties, Comparison
What is the difference between FEP, PFA, & PTFE? Facts, Properties, Comparison FEP, PFA, and PTFE are all common types of fluoroplastics widely used all over the world. [...]
Introduction to Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
What is Teflon™? An Introduction to Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE): Definition, History, Properties, Uses & Applications, Fact Introduction to PTFE: What is it? Did you know that the material [...]
January 2022
RESURFACING A FELT ROLL TO REDUCE FELT WEAR
One area where Fluoron helps manufacturers is resurfacing felt rolls within the paper industry, which often experience corrosion issues and cause downstream issues in the manufacturing process including [...]
DRYER CYLINDER CONTAMINATION AND PREVENTATIVE SOLUTIONS
Various Root Causes of Buildup on Paper Machine Dryer Cans In part 1 of this topic, we discussed the various root causes of buildup on paper machine [...]
DRYER CYLINDER CONTAMINATION AND MECHANICAL SOLUTIONS
Clean Up To Twelve Rolls or Dryers at Once with the BCS Roll Cleaning SystemIf you are a paper machine operator you are likely familiar with contamination and buildup [...]
THE ADVANTAGES OF USING PTFE IN YOUR PRODUCTION LINE
Surprising Ways PTFE Can Streamline and Optimize your ProcessPolytetrafluoroethylene or PTFE was first invented in 1938 Chemours Jackson Laboratory in New Jersey. Over 80 years later when most [...]
BEST PRACTICES IN MAINTAINING PAPER MACHINE ROLLERS
Solutions for Improving Production on Pulp and Paper MachineryWhile pulp and paper machine rollers are built for very specific (and very intensive) jobs, they are ultimately the same [...]
A Shocking Solution for Static Buildup on Process Rollers
Root Cause and Novel Solutions to Static Electricity Static electricity has long been recognized as a serious workplace hazard, exposing employees to electric shock, fires, and explosions. [...]
Buildup on Process Rollers and Other Equipment
If you are in operations, maintenance, or technical service working in industries as diverse as paper manufacturing, printing, baking, confectionary, aerospace, or converting, you have likely come across a common issue: [...]