Xylan is a registered brand name for a type of fluoropolymer coating. Developed, trademarked, and marketed by the Whitford Worldwide Company (which PPG acquired in 2019), Whitford Xylan Coating has developed a longstanding reputation as the benchmark standard in industrial coatings.  But, precisely what is xylan coating, and why should you coat your products in Xylan? Here’s everything you need to know.   What is Xylan Coating? Xylan coating is an extreme performance coating, explicitly designed to enhance performance and extend the service life of various industrial and consume ..read more

Teflon is the brand name for a type of chemical coating called polytetrafluoroethylene, thankfully shortened to PTFE. It’s one of the most well-known brands for this type of chemical coating and is used in a variety of products today, including cookware, personal care products, and manufacturing. When most people think of Teflon, they think of non-stick cookware such as frying pans. In this article, we’re going to take a quick look at some of the key benefits of Teflon and what makes PTFE coating the chemical of choice for industries such as automotive, construction, aerospace, and others. It ..read more

Crest Coating is always looking to offer our customers the highest-quality products and services. In order to support this goal, we are constantly on the lookout for new products to offer. That is why we are excited to announce that we now apply an expanded range of coating systems from the specialty material supplier Arkema! Arkema is an industry leader focused on developing innovative materials for a sustainable world through their high-performance polymers segment. Below, we will review some of the coatings from this group now being offered by Crest Coating. Rilsan® Fine Powders Rilsan® Pol ..read more

Crest Coating is excited to announce we have been certified by Axalta to offer Alesta Architectural powder coatings to our customers. We believe these high-quality powder coatings are an excellent addition to our current industrial powder coating offerings that will benefit our customers for years to come.  Below, we will provide some background on this new offering and explain how it can enhance your next architectural project.    What Are Alesta AR Architectural Powder Coatings?  Alesta AR architectural powder coatings are a range of powder coatings from Axalta Coati ..read more

High-temperature ceramic coating is also known as header, exhaust, and high-heat coating. It can typically withstand temperatures as high as 1200 degrees Fahrenheit, and some variations can even withstand temperatures higher than 1600 degrees Fahrenheit. High-treatment ceramic coating, such as the products we use here at Crest Coating, offer an excellent solution for preventing deterioration and corrosion in extreme environments. Ceramic coatings are thin-film coatings that offer benefits of abrasion-resistance, corrosion & rust resistances, and are very durable against chipping.  Kee ..read more

Halar coating has been unavailable for most of 2021, so Crest Coating has alternatives ready to go! FAQ:  I can’t find Halar coating anywhere, what can I do? I can’t count the number of times I’ve received calls asking about Halar ECTFE availability over the past year. With the global supply chain in turmoil, it seems like every other week there’s another raw ingredient shortage. Luckily, Crest Coating’s 50+ years of expertise in specialty & functional coatings allows us to confidently recommend alternative options for any application.  Why use Halar ECTFE? One of the mos ..read more

The Benefits Of Using Mold Release Coatings Mold release coatings are a game-changer for industries that use molds in their manufacturing process. A high-quality mold release coating saves time and money that would otherwise be spent on temporary release agents. Furthermore, these coatings provide the mold with a low-friction, high-release surface that extends the life of the mold and improves the consistency and appearance of the products produced over the life of the mold. Mold release coatings involve applying a permanent coating to the molding surfaces.  There is no “one-size-fits-all ..read more

Whether you are in a home kitchen, or working in a commercial-scale bakery, the right cookware coating can make all the difference. When manufacturing culinary equipment, the release, durability, and heat resistance of a coating will have a huge impact on the performance of your bakeware and cookware.  Picking the right coating to use can be stressful. We at Crest Coating are here to break down what qualities are most important in an industrial coating, and can make some recommendations based on our experience. Read below to learn more: The Cookware Coating Qualities That Matter Most Not ..read more

Not All Powder Coats Are Created Equal High-quality powder coating is essential to improving the functionality, appearance, and lifespan of architectural structures like doors, windows, railings, and other essentials. Not all powder coats are created equal, so it is easy to understand why the coating used on your home patio furniture is not the same coating used in sports stadiums. When professionals need to trust that their powder coating will protect and endure for years to come, they look for coatings that have been rigorously tested and rated by the American Architectural Manufacturers Ass ..read more