Elastomer seals are naturally sticky, which can cause them to stick together and impact performance. To solve this, coatings are often applied to reduce friction and prevent sticking during assembly or use, enhancing seal life and equipment performance.
As industries move away from PFAS, particularly fluorosurfactants, due to environmental and health concerns, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions offers FlexCoat™ NG, a next-generation, lacquer-based dry coating. FlexCoat™ NG is a PFAS-free* alternative to PTFE-based coatings, proven to significantly reduce friction and deliver notably better performance.
The Key Benefits of FlexCoat™ NG
- PFAS-Free* High-Performance Solutions – Stay ahead of regulations with an effective alternative to PTFE-based coatings.
- Friction Reduction – Proven in tests to significantly lower friction during assembly and dynamic operations, increasing seal life and equipment performance.
- Flexible, Durable Surface Quality – A crack-resistant formula ensures no leakage paths or breakouts, even during and after stretching and relaxation.
- Exceptional Versatility – Compatible with a wide range of compounds, with UV indicators for easy inspection and customizable colors for effortless part identification.
- Wide Operating Temperature Range – Performs reliably from -40 °C to +200 °C/-40 °F to +392 °F.
- Transparent and Color Coating Options – Meet visual requirements or optimize part identification while maintaining functional advantages.
*PFAS are not intentional ingredients in FlexCoatTM NG. To the best of our knowledge and based on available information, this coating does not contain PFAS. However, it cannot be guaranteed that it may not contain trace amounts of PFAS that occur unintentionally.