the ultimate protection

An approved applicator of Xylan® coatings (pronounced Zy-lan) and the ideal choice should such coatings be specified or required. All our coatings are applied by us at our dedicated plant in Tamworth. Xylan® coatings are a family of fluoropolymer and fluoropolymer hybrid coatings. Xylan® coatings provide dry lubrication, controlled friction, wear resistance, heat resistance, non-stick and release properties and, at the same time, can also give corrosion and chemical resistance.

Xylan® coatings solve the problems created when the ideal material for use in engineering construction needs it’s surface properties altered. Whitford Xylan® industrial coatings can be used on carbon steel, aluminium, stainless steel, steel alloys, brass and magnesium as well as non-metallics such as glass, glass and carbon fibre, some rubber and plastics. Optimum adhesion is usually obtained by roughening the substrate surface before applying the coating.

Xylan® coatings are primarily dry-film lubricants; however, they have many desirable secondary properties. These lubricants are combined in a matrix with the newest high-temperature organic polymers resulting in plastic alloys formulated to provide unique and desirable properties. They perform under heavy loads, at high temperatures, in chemical and corrosive environments, and combinations thereof. In the industrial world, they are known as extreme performance coatings.

Sometimes a Xylan® coating will be specified as requiring a Zinc Phosphate pretreatment for enhanced corrosion protection. Impreglon UK uses a local company to carry the phosphating on our behalf. We ensure that the phosphated parts are immediately driven straight back to us for overcoating with the specified Xylan® coating.