Materials for the challenge of Building & Construction applications
In the building & construction industries, fluoropolymers play an indispensable role due to their excellent weather resistance, flame resistance, friction performance, thermal stability and other characteristics, such as roofing materials, architectural fabrics, protective coatings and decorative coatings, etc.
With the acceleration of urbanization, investment in infrastructure such as office buildings, housing, and transportation networks continues to increase, and the building & construction industries are facing the challenge of balance between functionality and cost-effectiveness. At the same time, the building & construction industries have extremely high requirements for material properties, such as weather resistance, durability, safety, and easy maintenance. Alfa Chemistry Fluoropolymers is committed to improving and maintaining the value of urban infrastructure and contributing to the creation of a safe and comfortable society.
Fluoropolymers for Building & Construction Solutions
| Materials/Type | Related Characteristics | Applications |
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| PTFE | - Chemical resistance
- Weather resistance
| - Used in a range of applications from window and glass panel coatings to waterproof fabrics, tiles and concrete
- Used as roofing material for large structures, often with minimum support, such as sports buildings, airports, industrial warehousing, and cooling towers
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| PVF | - Excellent long-term weather
resistant properties
| - Used for film and coating applications in architectural industry
- Used for high-end surface treatment of aluminum and steel building materials
- Used as PVF laminated steel for warehouses, industrial plants, highway sound barriers, greenhouses, and other outdoor structures to prevent from exposure
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| PVDF | - Weather resistance
- Oxidation resistance
- Chemical resistance
| - Used as an additive for spray or roll coating of industrial and architectural metal coatings
- Used as architectural coatings, protective coatings, paints, outdoor signs
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| FEP film | - Light weight
- Excellent weather resistance
- High transparency
- Easy installation
| - Used in solar-collector windows
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| PFEVE-based coatings | - Easy forming films at ambient temperature
- Cured chemically even at room temperature
| - Used as protective coatings for large architectural structures, such as office buildings and bridges
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| ETFE | - Heat-resistant
- Good light transmission of films
- Toughness
- Resistance to UV radiation
| - Used as wiring for high-rise building and skyscraper fire alarm systems
- Used as thin films in greenhouse applications
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| FEVE-based paints | - Highly durable
- Weather resistance
- Cured at room temperature
- Resistance to abrasion
- Resistance to corrosion
- Resistance to staining
| - Used for bridges, towers, and other similar structures outdoor
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The typical markets and industries for fluoropolymer applications are very wide, including medical, aerospace, energy, automotive, fluid management, electrical, chemical industry, food & drink, building & construction, etc. Click here or email us for more details.
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