Xylan® Coating

Xylan is a registered brand name for a type of fluoropolymer coating. Whitford Xylan Coating is developed, branded and marketed by Whitford Worldwide Company and has established a long-standing reputation as the reference standard for industrial coatings.

What is Xylan coating?

Xylan coating is an extreme performance coating, explicitly designed to improve the performance and extend the life of various industrial and consumer products. There are several advantages to using Xylan coatings, thanks to a long list of desirable properties. The main advantages of Xylan coatings are..

Highly ductile, meaning Xylan coatings can bend freely and repeatedly without breaking
Adheres to various substrates, including metals, plastics, ceramics, glass and wood
Highly heat resistant, with operating temperatures from -227°C to +288°C
Resistant to corrosion and aggressive chemicals in various environments
Weather resistant to rain water, salt water and strong UV sunlight
Non-adhesive, with minimal coefficient of friction (only 0.02)
Wear resistant, even under extreme pressure

Xylan - Colored fasteners

What is Xylan coating made of?

Xylan coating is made by combining and reinforcing various wear-resistant fluoropolymer composites with binders and other substances. Examples of basic fluoropolymer composites that make up the fundamental properties of Xylan coating are..

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
Perfluoroalkoxyalkane (PFA)
Fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP)

The use of composite materials sets Whitford Xylan Coating apart from its competitors. By selecting lubricants with the lowest known coefficient and combining them with organic polymers that can withstand high temperatures, Xylan coatings prove to be incredibly durable while enhancing functionality, extending service life and improving surface quality of components in demanding operational and environmental conditions.

Applications of Whitford Xylan Coating

The many benefits of Xylan coating mean that it can be used to strengthen a wide range of industrial and commercial parts and products. For example, the Xylan coating process can be applied to..

Fasteners such as nails, screws, nuts, bolts, hooks and pins
Aircraft and automotive parts
Cooking and baking utensils
Food processing equipment
Chemical storage vessels
Medical instruments
Conveyor systems
Tools and molds

Types of Whitford Xylan Coating

There are several varieties of Xylan. Which one is right for you depends on your industry, the products and components you work with, and the environments in which they must operate. Here are some examples to give you a general idea..

Xylan 1000 Series - Best suited for sliding mechanisms, bearings, large fasteners, screws, valves, machine parts and pistons
Xylan 1070 Series - Protect your bolts against corrosion and adhesive environments to extend durability and save on maintenance costs
Xylan 1400 Series - Typical applications are large fasteners and automotive parts
Xylan 1500 Series - Protective and decorative enamels available in virtually any color
Xylan 8000 Series - Uses materials approved by the FDA for use in the food and beverage industry
Xylan PFA Plus - Mostly used for plastic and urethane molds, bakery products and chemical storage tanks

Xylan - Colored check valves Xylan painted Check valves

Xylan 1070 - Technical Data

Property	Standard	Results
Corrosion resistance	ASTM B117 ASTM D610	5000 hours / rust grade 10
Coefficient of friction	ASTM G99	0.05 – 0.12
Working temperature range	-	-195°C - +260°C / -319°F - +500°F
Dry-film thickness	ASTM D1186	15 – 25 μm / 0.6 – 1.0 mils (1 or 2 coats is typical, which reflects the TDS)
Film hardness	ASTM D3363	2H - 4H per coat (1 or 2 coats is typical, which reflects the TDS)

Xylan - Product Characteristics

Color	Wide color range
Operating temperature range	-195°C - +260°C / -319°F - +500°F
Optimum Cure Temperature	240°C / 465°F for 20 minutes

Xylan Fastener brochure

References..
www.crestcoating.com
www.metcoat.com
www.ppgindustrialcoatings.com