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Fluoron offers 3 sleeve materials to match your operational needs:

  • Fluoro-Clear (FEP)

  • Fluoro-Flex (PFA)

  • Fluoro-Stat (PTFE)

Benefits:

  • Eliminate process buildup and “stickies”
    • Glues, gums, starch, and scale
  • Prevent corrosion
  • Extend felt and canvas roller service life
  • Reduce rubber roller repair
  • Significantly reduces unplanned downtime
  • Improve quality – fewer customer rejections
  • Controls static discharge

Each heat-shrinkable cover is custom fabricated out of virgin grade fluoropolymer resin to the exact specifications of each process roller to ensure proper fit and bonding.

The covers can be installed by Fluoron technicians at our facility or at the customer’s site.

FEP transparent nonstick heat shrink cover

Fluoro-Clear™ (FEP Roll Covers)

Fluoro-Clear™ is Fluoron’s heat-shrinkable roll cover made from nonstick fluoropolymer, fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP) to resolve process issues related to sticking, buildup, and corrosion.

Fluoro-Clear™ roll covers are popular due to their low cost, easy installation, and outstanding nonstick properties.

Fluoro-Clear™ heat-shrinkable sleeves meet FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 standards and is safe for food contact and medical applications.

PFA heat shrink nonstick fluoropolymer cover

Fluoro-Flex™ (PFA Roll Covers)

Fluoro-Flex™ series heat-shrinkable nonstick roll covers are engineered from virgin Perfluoroalkoxy alkanes (PFA) fluoropolymer resin.

PFA has higher temperature stability and improved flexural modulus compared to FEP material.

Recommended for rubber nip rollers and other high temperature or high compression applications.

PTFE carbon infused nonstick heat shrink cover

Fluoro-Stat™ (PTFE Roll Covers)

Fluoro-Stat™ custom anti-static nonstick fluoropolymer covers are designed from PTFE but engineered with graphite additives to enhance the material’s conductive properties.

This allows end-users to have a completely conductive roll cover that will not cause static discharge while providing a long-lasting, high wear, nonstick surface.

Covers

Sleeve MaterialIdeal ForOperating ConditionsThicknessSize
Fluoro-Clear (FEP)Steel and aluminum guide, spreader, conveyers“Temps <350F, PLI <75,
low impact, normal conditions”
“.02” (.5mm) and .06” (1.5mm)
Bonded or unbonded”
Up to 16” OD
Fluoro-Flex (PFA)“Rubber nip rollers:
EDPM, Silicone, Hypalon”
“High temp and pressure
Low to moderate abrasion”
06” (1.5mm)
Etched and bonded 
Up to 16” OD
Fluoro-Wear (PTFE)Extreme, high wear roller applications“High temp and pressure
Moderate to high abrasion”
06” (1.5mm)
Etched and bonded 
Minimum 4”, no upper limit w/ fluoropolymer weld
Fluoro-Stat (PTFE)Extreme, anti-static and high wear roller applications“Dry, high temp and pressure
Moderate to high abrasion”
06” (1.5mm)
Etched and bonded 
Minimum 4”, no upper limit w/ fluoropolymer weld

To find out which cover is right for you, contact a Fluoron representative today!

Frequently Asked Questions

What size rollers can you cover?

FluoroClear (FEP) and FluoroFlex (PFA) offers seamless sleeves up to 16”Larger OD sleeves are possible and will have a smooth finished seamFluoroStat (PTFE) starts at 5” and upAll FluoroStat sleeves will have a smooth finished seam. 

What types of rollers can be covered?

Metal, aluminum, rubber in any position; spreader, nip, felt, dryer cylinders 

What are the operating temperatures?

FluoroClear (FEP) can run up to 350F, FluoroFlex (PFA) at 400F and FluoroStat (PTFE) at 400F 

Who installs the sleeves?

Fluoron offers installations on-site or in our shopOnce trained by Fluoron, customers can complete installations themselves. 

How long will they last?

It varies based on the operating conditions and sleeve materialUnder ideal conditions, an FEP sleeve could be serviceable for 12 – 18 monthsPFA will last 4X longer and PTFE 10X longer than FEP.

What industries utilize nonstick sleeves?

Pulp and paper, printing, film converters, laminators, rubber rollers 

505 Blue Ball Road Elkton, Maryland