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Applied Plastics

Applied Plastics Corporation is an innovator in high performance anti-stick and safe handling products. The company has been in business for more than 50 years as an innovative manufacturer of fluoropolymer technology products for handling applications.

All Applon™ products are manufactured with the latest aqueous fluoropolymer technology. This proprietary impregnation process was developed by Applied Plastics in 1965 and allows for an even distribution of Applon™ throughout the base material and offers superior performance to more traditional surface coating techniques. Applied Plastics developed Applon™, which is an aqueous fluoropolymer dispersed via particles in water and stabilized by non-ionic wetting agents. These aqueous dispersions offer a practical method for impregnating fabrics, belting and other base materials.

Applied Plastics

Fluoropolymer & Duraguard tape, pads
& tubing

Applied Plastics’ Tape, Pad & Tubing products are a combination of layers of fabric that are pressed and fused together and shaped into tapes, pads and tubing of various thicknesses and then coated with fluoropolymer or Duraguard (Silica Resin) in various layers.

Its Tape, Pad and Tubing products are available in several types:

  • Applon™ H is a combination of Fiberglass fabric impregnated with Fluoropolymer and formed via pressure and heat. The combination creates a heavy duty fabric that has high temperature capabilities as well as a dry lubricated wear surface and is an asbestos substitute. This material can be drilled, sewn, and mechanically fastened or is available sanded on one side or coated on one side for bonding with commercially available adhesives.
  • Applon™ DGis a combination of fiberglass fabric impregnated with Duraguard and formed via pressure and heat. The combination creates a heavy duty fabric that can withstand higher temperature applications.
  • Applon™ DK is a combination of Kevlar, Nomex & Fiberglass fabric impregnated with Duraguard and formed via pressure and heat. The combination creates a heavy duty fabric that can withstand higher temperature applications.

Our tape, pad and tubing products can be manufactured in various thicknesses and shapes and can be coated on 1 or both sides or are also available uncoated.

Applon™ Fluoropolmer and Duraguard impregnated fabrics and belting are designed for continuous service temperatures up to 260°C. These temperatures can be exceeded in intermittent applications, depending upon the application. They are available in a wide variety of lengths, widths and thicknesses.

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Millchem is the proud distributor for the Applied Plastics in sub-Saharan Africa. Contact us today for more information on these products and how we can help customise a solution that suits your needs.