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Fluoropolymer
Coatings Manufacturer
Whitford custom-engineers coatings to provide low friction, corrosion
resistance,
UV and weather resistance, chemical resistance, abrasion resistance,
decorative colors, flexibility — whatever it takes to solve
our customers' problems. Our coatings may be
applied by spray, HVLP, dip/spin, curtain, roller, coil, electrostatic
or as a powder.
Company
Profile
Whitford is a worldwide organization operating in more than fifty
countries. We make the largest, most complete line of fluoropolymer
coatings in the world.
In
The Beginning
From its very beginning, Whitford has taken a global approach
to its business; a point of view that has been key to what success
the company has enjoyed.
Selling
Products or Solving Problems
Some companies develop products in the abstract — and then
bend problems to fit the products. We at Whitford take the opposite
point of view.
Research
and Development
By definition, solving new and difficult problems demands an investment
in research and development. This, in fact, may be our chief competitive
advantage.
Quality
There is never enough control in quality control. It takes time,
costs money and isn't perfect. But the closer we come to perfection,
the happier our customers are — and the better our business
becomes.
Microcosmics
at Work
Whitford products sell in more than fifty countries, frequently
to customers who are not yet highly skilled in the application
of high-performance coatings. So we are often called by customers
with problems. They need help, and they need it fast.
Training
In 1990, we decided to share what we have learned with our customers
— and founded “Whitford University”, a lofty
name for an intensely practical three-day training program held
in several of our offices.
Company
Firsts
Our focus on solving problems has led to a series of "firsts"
within the industry.
The
Greening of Whitford
Today, we make environmentally acceptable analogues for most of
our product lines, with hundreds of "green" formulae
available to our customers.
The
Whitford Ethos
Successful companies tend to have several things in common: clear
direction, the will to excel, and a distinctive personality.
The
Future of Whitford
We intend to continue to be the company with the largest, most
complete line of fluoropolymer coatings in the world. We continue
to believe that problems are only solutions in hiding —
and we enjoy the search.
Registered
Trademarks
Name recognition and consequent quality perceptions are an integral
part of any marketing program; be it local or, as Whitford's program
is, worldwide. We currently use several trademarks around the
world. To protect the marks described below we have registered
them or have applied to register them in over forty countries.
Cookware,
Bakeware and Appliance Coatings
Whitford manufactures a wide range of nonstick coatings for consumer
applications of all types, from frying pans to coffee-plate warmers
to waffle makers. These coatings range from inexpensive one-coats
to more expensive reinforced three-coats, so the manufacturer
and the ultimate consumer can select the price and performance
level ideally suited to their needs.
Chemical
Processing Industry Coatings
Whitford coatings for processing industries include Xylan - Low
friction, wear-resistant composite coatings. Xylar - High-temperature
inorganic coatings. Excalibur - World's toughest, longest-lasting
coating. Primers - Added protection for special applications.
Dykor - Coatings for the Chemical Processing Industry.
Petrochemical
Industry Coatings
Whitford coatings for the petrochemical industry include Xylan
- Low friction, wear-resistant composite coatings. Xylar - High-temperature
inorganic coatings. Excalibur - World's toughest, longest-lasting
coating. Primers - Added protection for special applications.
Dykor - Coatings for the Chemical Processing Industry.
Coatings
for fasteners of all types and sizes
Whitford coatings for fasteners include Xylan - Low friction,
wear-resistant composite coatings. Xylar - High-temperature inorganic
coatings. Excalibur - World's toughest, longest-lasting coating.
Primers - Added protection for special applications. Dykor - Coatings
for the Chemical Processing Industry.
Flexible
Coatings for Automotive Uses
Whitford designed a comprehensive range of Xylan coating solutions
for all sealing systems, designed especially with the processing
requirements of the sealing systems manufacturer in mind.
Finishes
and coatings for a wide variety of textiles
Whitford’s New Textile Finishes/Coatings Offer Superior
Performance:
Superior release, Superior low friction, Superior resistance to
abrasion, Superior water repellency, Superior combination of tensile
strength and flexibility, Superior resistance to oils from cooking,
chemicals, UV and Superior overall performance for all types of
textiles.
Excalibur
Coatings
Excalibur is the toughest, longest-lasting, most durable nonstick
coating in the world.
Design
Guide
Whitford's design guide.
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Application Advice
Further
Information
Information about Whitford's trade shows, literature, job vacancies
and more.
Trade
Shows
A listing of trade show dates and venues that Whitford will be
exhibiting at.
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Literature
Download
Literature
Job
Vacancies
A listing of job openings at Whitford.
Glossary
A listing of terms and definitions that are found within the website.
ExcalNet
Applicators
Whitford has worked closely with many applicators over the years,
and would be happy to recommend a few for specific applications
you may have. Contact the Whitford office nearest you and ask
for the ExcalNet applicators in your area.
Training
Courses
Available training courses from Whitford.
Flyoropolymer
FAQs
Information resource on uses and safety of fluoropolymer plastics.
Contact
Information for Whitford Worldwide
33 Sproul Road
Frazer, PA 19355
Tel: (610) 296-3200
Fax (610) 647-4849
Locations
For more information about how to contact Whitford in these specific
areas, click on the desired location.
Polymeric
Systems Inc
A leading manufacturer of specialty adhesives and sealants.
Excalibur
Network
For more information about how to contact Whitford in these specific
areas, click on the desired location.
Alpha Coatings
Adhesives, low friction coatings and an elastomeric coating division.
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Coating
Systems for Appliances
Xylan, Eclipse and Quantum2 coatings for appliances.
Coating
Systems for Bakeware
Xylan, Xylac, Eclipse, Quantum and Quantum2 coatings for bakeware.
Coating
Systems for Cookware
Eclipse, Quantum2 and Excalibur coatings for cookware.
Decorative
Coating Systems
Xylan, Xylac and Suave decorative coating systems.
Food Processing
Coatings
Xylan and Excalibur food processing coatings.
Automotive
Coating Systems
Industrial Xylan coatings for automotive industry.
Construction
Coating Systems
Constructions coating systems by Whitford.
Industrial
Coating Systems
Industrial Xylan coatings for industrial industry.
Other
Coating Systems
Industrial Xylan coating systems 1235 and 1642.
Aeronautics
and Defense Coating Systems
Xylar and Industrial Xylan coatings for aeronautics and defense
industry.
Industrial
Automotive Coating Systems
Xylar and Industrial Xylan coatings for automotive industry.
Bakeware
and Food Processing Coating Systems
Xylan, Industrial Xylan, Excalibur and Dykor coatings for bakeware
and food processing industries.
Chemical
Coating Systems
Xylan and Dykor coatings for chemical industry.
Industrial
Construction Coating Systems
Industrial Xylan coatings for construction industry.
Electrical
Coating Systems
Industrial Xylan coatings for electrical industry.
Garden
Tools Coating Systems
Industrial Xylan coatings for garden tools.
Machinery
Coating Systems
Industrial Xyland and Excalibur coatings for machinery industry.
Oil and
Gas Coating Systems
Industrial Xylan and Xylar coatings for oil and gas industries.
Industrial
Belting and Pulleys Coating Systems
Industrial Xylan coatings for belting and pulley applications.
Specialist
Applications
Industrial Xylan 60-010 for specialist applications.
Textile
Technical Articles
Typical materials, processes and applications for use for low-
or surfactant-free fluoropolymer coatings.
Water
Repellence and Stain Resistance
Coating systems for water repellence and stain resistance.
Friction
Free Technologies
Whitford partners with Friction Free Technologies (FFT) is a New
York based product development company that cover the use of low-friction
fibers and fabric coating in apparel, footwear and accessories.
Excalibur
Network
Whitford has worked closely with many applicators over the years,
and would be happy to recommend a few for specific applications
you may have.
Latest News
Read press releases, newsletters, product releases and psi purchases
from Whitford Worldwide.
Newsletters
A listing of general, industrial and retail newsletters from Whitford.
Product
Releases
HALO, Eclipse, Silver Series, Xylan and QuanTanium products releases
from Whitford.
Press
Releases
A listing of Whitford's press releases.
PSI Purchase
Whitford purchases leading
manufacturer of adhesives and sealants, Polymeric Systems, Inc.
Radio
Interview
Latest on nonstick coatings: Hear a recent interview of Whitford's
Retail Marketing Manager, Fran Attilio by radio personality Nick
Federoff.
Retail
Support Login
Retail
Support Registration
Technical
Information
Whitford spends a higher percentage of its sales on research and
development than any of its competitors — one reason why
Whitford manufactures the largest, most complete line of fluoropolymer
coatings in the world.
Testing
Procedures
The tests we perform run a wide international gamut, from standard
ASTM, BS, DIN and JIS test methodologies for acid rain, salt fog,
accelerated weathering and the like to some unique methodologies
developed within Whitford.
Abrasion
Test
Whitford Test Method 135C measures the resistance of coatings
to a weighted
ScotchBrite™ pad that moves back and forth over the coating.
Flexible
Finishes Test Matrix
The Whitford Test Matric, Meeting Performance Specifications.
Environmental
Information
Whitford's enviromental technical information.
Problem
Solving
Whitford Worldwide has been solving coating problems for our customers
since our founding in 1969.
Bubble, Pinholes
Causes and solutions for bubbles or pinholes in the coating.
Blisters
Causes and solutions for small, blister like bumps on the coating
surface.
Cobwebbing
Causes and solutions for cobwebbing on the surface.
Dry Spray
Causes and solutions for a rough mottled surface.
Eruptions
in Die-Cast Parts
Causes and solutions for eruptions in die-cast parts.
Fish Eyes
Causes and solutions for fish eye appearance in a coating.
Hazing, Low Gloss
Causes and solutions of hazing in a coating.
Mud Cracking
Causes and solutions for mud cracking appearance.
Orange Peel
Causes and solutions for orange peel appearance.
Overspray
Cratering
Causes and solutions for overspray cratering.
Particulate
Contamination
Causes and solutions for particulate contamination.
Peeling, Flaking
Causes and solutios for peeling or flaking of a coating.
Sagging
Causes and solutions for a sagging appearance |
