Precision Coating FTB Blog

PTFE-Coated Fiberglass Fabric is THE Material Recommended for Your Mass Spectrometers

Broad Institute, a collaborative organization between MIT and Harvard, explains what mass spectrometers are, which sheds light on the importance of their proper function in laboratory environments. Broad Institute tells us that mass spectrometry is “an analytical tool useful for measuring the mass-to-charge ratio (m/z) of one or more molecules present in a sample. These measurements can often be used to calculate the exact molecular weight of the sample components as well. Typically, mass spectrometers can be used to identify unknown compounds via molecular weight determination, to quantify known compounds, and to determine structure and chemical properties of molecules.”

Applications and Performance Features of PTFE-Coated Fiberglass Belting

To start with, let’s frame the conversation around PTFE lightweight belting. PTFE-coated conveyor belting is a small but important segment of the lightweight belting market. It also important to note that PTFE is sometimes referred to as Teflon™, a trademark of DuPont.

Does Your Application Require Superior Air and Heat Transfer?

PTFE-coated conveyor belts are used in a variety of applications where materials are handled in a high heat environment. The mesh allows air-flow to increase the rate of drying. Applications requiring superior air and heat transfer can benefit from the use of these open mesh belts. Air flows readily through the 1/16 or 1/4" open weave of fiberglass substrate, making it ideal for use in heat tunnels and process freezing applications.

PTFE-Coated Fiberglass Release Sheets and Peel Ply Make for Better Release Agents for Performing Lay-Up and Curing on Your Tools

Release agents such as Frekote are often used to perform layup and curing on tools. But, if you find this process to be time-consuming and exhausting, there are more efficient alternatives that can be used in this application, such as release sheets or peel ply.

No Burn, Better Savings on Resources

This is an easy quiz. Questions you have likely already considered, answered, and left still searching for better alternatives to. Ready?

1. Does your company incur significant energy bills?
2. Are you seeing your molded pulp or fiber products being rejected due to burn marks or metal particles?
3. Are you using an expensive metal belt to convey your product through the drying oven?