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Teflon coating thickness

What is the maxiimum thickness I can apply teflon to Aluminum 6061-T6. I need .005 of and inch.

Jim Andersen
product designer - Oxnard, California, USA
June 25, 2008

Hi, Jim. This will go faster if you describe the application. I'm sure the answer would be very different for screws vs. pots vs. coil coating.

Regards,

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
June , 2008

September 1, 2008

It is not usual, but it's possible to apply 5 mils of Teflon* coating onto aluminium. There is a new Teflon* coating called Ruby Red (PFA Polymer) able to coat up to 20 mils.
Contact your nearest Teflon* LIA aplicator for more details.

(*) Teflon* is a brand name from DuPont.

Jordi Pujol
- BARCELONA, SPAIN

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