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RA Dry Film Dispersion | Chemours™ Coating
RA Dry Film Dispersion provides an ultra-thin layer of Chemours’ low molecular weight PTFE. It’s extreme stability and anti-fouling characteristics are most notably utilized as a mold release agent for extremely reactive parts such as rubbers, elastomers, epoxies, urethanes, and plastic parts. While it’s low coefficient of friction, anti-stick and highly lubricious properties allow it to act exceptionally well as a dry lubricant and be a more practical alternative to traditionally used oils and greases. Finally, RA can be used as an additive to oils, paints, and semisolids to enhance lubricity and slip, prevent fouling and staining, and promote thickening.
RA Dry Film Dispersion | Chemours™ Coating
Chemours’ PTFE (Teflon)™ – Uniform Fluoropolymer Coating, Easy to Apply & Rapid Room Temperature Cure
Utilization of RA dry film dispersions provides coated surfaces with an ultra-thin, anti-stick and lubricious coating of Chemours’ exclusive PTFE resin. These benefits are often utilized in dry film lubrication and anti-stick mold release agent applications for extremely reactive, constantly moving or critical parts. As a result, the coated surface benefits by having a surface that exhibits a low coefficient of friction, anti-fouling, chemically resistance, and dry lubrication. These characteristics of the RA dry film dispersions are also utilized when used as an additive in coatings and other lubrication formulations. The RA dry film dispersion is also 100% non-flammable and VOC exempt which contrasts from other solvent-borne PTFE dispersion currently available.
- Exclusive Chemours PTFE Dispersion (< 3 µm particle size)
- Ultra-low coefficient of friction providing unmatched lubricity and anti-stick properties
- Combats fouling and minimizes build-up
- Compatible with all substrates and does not swell/degrade elastomers
- Extremely effective as a dry lubricant, mold release, and additive
- 100% chemically inert, VOC-exempt, and non-flammable formulation
Chemours’ RA Dry Film Dispersion offers a non-flammable alternative to the flammable RA/IPA formulation. It can be applied in multiple different fashions including dipping, wiping, brushing, air-spraying, airless spraying, aerosol spray, and drying. The most effective application method is heat curing or melt-coating. By fusing the melted deposited solids to the application site, the coating exhibits improved adhesion which not only improves its lubricous properties listed above but also enhances its durability. Once the coating is applied the industry served and usages are quite expansive.
RA Dry Film Dispersion as a Dry Lubricant:
Due to its low coefficient of friction characteristic RA Dry Film Dispersion, it also acts as an excellent dry lubricant. Many of the applications it is utilized in are ones in which continuous smooth movement is imperative for the performance of the tool or application site. Utilizing RA in these applications provides abrasion resistance which lowers the depreciation rate of the product it is applied to. Some parts that RA Dry Film Dispersion is applied to are:
- drive belts and chain drives
- gears, bearings, and gaskets
- twine, rope, cords, threads, and cables
- nuts and bolts
- connectors, locks, saw blades, and machine mechanisms
- magnetic recording tapes, camera shutters, and film
- door hinges, window and furniture guides, zipper
RA Dry Film Dispersion as a Release Agent:
The extreme stability, anti-stick and lubricious nature of RA Dry Film Dispersion makes it a great candidate to be used as a release agent. It provides a robust release semi-permanent coating even for very reactive compounds such as epoxy resins and polyurethane foam. Some applications include
- conveyor belts
- molded rubber and plastics
- laminated wood, plastic laminates, paper, pressure-sensitive labels
- tanks and bins
- resin releasing
- tanks and bins
RA Dry Film Dispersion as an Additive:
RA Dry Film Dispersion can be added to promote thickening, lubricity, prevent fouling. Some industries this is widely used in are:
- paper, inks, and elastomers
- electrical brushes
- abrasives and grinding wheel compositions
- waxes
- sporting equipment
- bonded solid-film lubricants
Enhanced Release Coatings, Exceptional Customer Service, Eager Specialist
Miller-Stephenson also has an expansive line of optimized products that utilize RA in the formulation for mold release, dry film, and additive applications for unique and more definitive applications. For any assistance with proper application, storage, or general technical assistance please see the links below or call our technical service line. Miller-Stephenson has a team of molding release experts ready to help you. Our pedigree in the molding industry and relationship with molding operations both large and small provides our technical team with a dynamic perspective, and we hold the skills and experience needed to make sure your molding operation is cost-effective, efficient, and most importantly, safe.
Pioneering innovation since 1955
Miller-Stephenson has had a long history in numerous molding industries, and our Technical Expertise is respected around the world for quality and reliability. When you purchase Miller-Stephenson products you not only get industry-leading service, you also gain access to our many years of direct production floor experience. We understand your production issues and can help you optimize your mold preparation, maintenance, and release processes to improve your bottom line.
The recommendation made here with and the information set forth with respect to the performance or use of our products are believed, but not warranted to be accurate. The products discussed are sold without warranty, as to fitness or performance, express or implied and upon condition that purchasers shall make their own test to determine suitability of such products for their particular purposes. Likewise, statements concerning the possible uses of our products are not intended as recommendations to use our products in the infringement of any patent.
RA Dispersion TDS
RA Dispersion TDS
Mold Release Agent:
- Molded rubber and plastics
- Chutes and slides
- Plastic laminates
- Conveyor belts
- Laminated wood
- Paper, pressure-sensitive labels
- Resin releasing
- Tanks and bins
Dry Lubricant:
- Lubrication of leather, plastics, and elastomers for use
in drive belts, gaskets, packings, gears, bearings and
sleeves, and chain drives. - Coating and manufacture of metal, fabrics, thread, cord,
twine, rope, and cable made from both natural and
synthetic fibers. - Manufacture of machine parts and fittings, including
nuts and bolts, linkage and connectors, locks, power
saw blades, machine mechanisms, electrical equipment,
instruments, and office machines. - Metalworking operations, including extrusion, rolling,
drawing, and sizing. - Use in precision audiovisual equipment, such as
musical instruments, magnetic recording tapes, camera
shutters, and film. - Processes for the manufacture of glass and paper.
- Manufacture and finishing of furniture and hardware
for construction and home sales, including door hinges,
locks, and catches; window guides; slide channels on
storm window sashes and screens; guides on furniture
and cabinet drawers; zippers; and other households
items.
Additives:
- Paints and finishes, paper and carbon paper coatings,
and printing and writing inks. - Elastomeric and resinous compounds, abrasive and
grinding wheel compositions, and electrical (carbon)
brushes. - Waxes and polishes for metals, automobiles,
appliances, furniture, shoes and leather, and skis,
bicycles, rollerblades, and other sporting equipment. - Bonded solid-film lubricants.
The recommendation made here with and the information set forth with respect to the performance or use of our products are believed, but not warranted to be accurate. The products discussed are sold without warranty, as to fitness or performance, express or implied and upon condition that purchasers shall make their own test to determine suitability of such products for their particular purposes. Likewise, statements concerning the possible uses of our products are not intended as recommendations to use our products in the infringement of any patent.