Coated Fabrics SA (Pty) Ltd started coating our range of PTFE-coated fabrics in 1990, with the introduction of adhesive-backed materials coming shortly after.  Coated Fabrics now has a wide range of PTFE-coated fabrics suited for every application. Coated Fabrics has over 30 years of experience in PTFE-coated fabrics, get in contact with us to find out how we can help you with your specific application.

Here are some key points about PTFE-coated fabrics:

PTFE-coated fabrics are fabrics that have been treated with a special coating of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), a synthetic fluoropolymer. Commonly known as teflon. Material Composition: PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) is a synthetic fluoropolymer that is known for its non-stick properties, commonly known as teflon.

• Applications:
  • Industrial: Used in conveyor belts, sealing materials, insulation covers, expansion joints, and other industrial applications requiring heat and chemical resistance.
  • Packaging and Plastic Industry
  • Flooring Industry
  • Food Industry
  • Energy
  • Automotive Industry
  • Composite Moulding
  • Textile/Non-woven and clothing industries
  • Aluminium Can Industry

In summary, PTFE-coated fabrics are versatile materials with a wide range of applications across industries where durability, chemical and temperature resistance and non-stick properties are essential.

• Non-stick: PTFE-coated fabrics are non-stick, making them suitable for applications where low friction and easy-release properties are needed.
• Chemical Resistance: They are highly resistant to chemicals, acids, and bases, making them suitable for use in corrosive environments.
• Temperature Resistance: PTFE can withstand high temperatures without degrading, which makes PTFE-coated fabrics suitable for applications involving heat.
• Weather Resistance: They are resistant to UV radiation and weathering, making them suitable for outdoor applications.
• Flexibility: PTFE-coated fabrics can maintain flexibility and durability even after repeated folding and stretching.

PTFE-coated fiberglass adhesive tapes are used in many different industries such as flexible packaging, plastics, electronics, wind energy and composite molding. We have developed our PTFE adhesive tapes to a variety of different levels of coating and thicknesses to ensure we can meet your specific requirements. These tapes offer exceptional non-stick properties, high-temperature and chemical resistance as well as durability. Our PTFE adhesive tapes can be manufactured to your preferred size, although we have standard sizes if you have a unique request please get in contact with us.

• Non-Stick Surface: PTFE adhesive tapes have a smooth, non-stick surface that prevents adhesion to most materials, including sticky substances like adhesives, tapes, and packaging materials. This property makes them ideal for use in applications where easy release is critical, such as heat sealing, packaging machinery, and food processing equipment.
• High-Temperature Resistance: PTFE adhesive tapes can withstand extreme temperatures ranging from -70°C to +260°C. This makes them suitable for use in high-temperature processes such as heat sealing, heat insulation, heat shielding, and electrical insulation.
• Chemical Resistance: PTFE adhesive tapes are highly resistant to chemicals, including acids, bases, solvents, and oils. This property ensures compatibility with a wide range of industrial environments, including chemical processing, automotive manufacturing, and aerospace applications.
• Durability: PTFE adhesive tapes are durable and resistant to tearing, puncturing, and abrasion, ensuring long-term performance in demanding applications. They maintain their integrity even under continuous stress, making them suitable for use in high-speed machinery and heavy-duty equipment.
• Easy Application: PTFE adhesive tapes are easy to apply and can be cut to size with scissors or a knife. They adhere well to various surfaces, including metal, glass, plastic, and ceramics, providing a reliable bond that withstands temperature fluctuations and mechanical stress.
• Electrical Insulation: PTFE adhesive tapes are excellent electrical insulators, making them suitable for applications where electrical insulation is required, such as wire harnessing, coil wrapping, and insulation of electronic components.

A versatile material commonly used in various industrial and commercial applications. It consists of a woven fiberglass coated with silicone on one or both sides. This combination results in a fabric that exhibits excellent heat resistance, chemical resistance, durability, flexibility, and non-stick properties.

The silicone coating provides a protective barrier that enhances the cloth’s resistance to high temperatures, typically up to 220°C, or higher, depending on the specific formulation. This makes it suitable for applications where exposure to extreme heat is common, such as insulation wraps, expansion joints, fire blankets, and thermal insulation barriers.

Its flexibility and strength allow it to be easily fabricated into various shapes and forms, including tapes, sleeves, curtains, and gaskets, to suit different application requirements. Moreover, the fiberglass substrate provides mechanical strength and dimensional stability to the cloth, enhancing its performance in demanding environments.

Overall, silicone-coated fiberglass cloth is valued for its combination of heat resistance, durability, flexibility, and non-stick properties, making it a preferred choice for numerous industrial and commercial applications.

• Heat Resistance: Silicone-coated glass fabric offers excellent heat resistance, making it suitable for use in high-temperature environments. It can withstand temperatures ranging from -70°C to 220°C (-94°F to 482°F) or even higher, depending on the specific formulation.
• Flame Retardant: The silicone coating provides inherent flame retardant properties, making the fabric resistant to ignition and reducing the spread of flames. This is crucial for applications where fire safety is a concern.
• Chemical Resistance: Silicone-coated glass fabric is resistant to many chemicals, oils, solvents, and corrosive substances. This makes it suitable for use in industrial settings where exposure to harsh chemicals is common.
• Weather Resistance: The silicone coating enhances the fabric’s resistance to weathering, UV radiation, and moisture. It remains durable and functional even when exposed to outdoor elements for extended periods.
• Flexibility and Durability: Despite its heat resistance, silicone-coated glass fabric remains flexible and pliable, allowing it to conform to complex shapes and contours. It also exhibits high tear strength and abrasion resistance, ensuring long-term durability in demanding applications.
• Non-Stick Surface: The silicone coating provides a non-stick surface, preventing adhesion of substances such as glue, resin, and food products. This makes it ideal for use as release liners in manufacturing processes or as baking mats in the food industry.
• Easy to Clean: The non-stick properties of silicone-coated glass fabric make it easy to clean. It can be wiped down or washed with water and mild detergent, making it suitable for reusable applications.
• Versatility: Silicone-coated glass fabric is versatile and finds applications across various industries, including aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, construction, and food processing.
• Environmental Friendliness: Silicone-coated glass fabric is often considered environmentally friendly compared to other materials due to its longevity, recyclability, and low environmental impact during production.

Coated Fabrics do the following standard coatings: red oxide, white, aluminum/silver and black. Other colours may be manufactured on request. Please contact us for more information.

PTFE open weave conveyor belts are specialized conveyor belts made from woven fiberglass coated with PTFE. These belts are renowned for their exceptional non-stick properties, high-temperature resistance, durability, and versatility, making them suitable for a wide range of industrial applications. Overall, PTFE open weave conveyor belts offer superior performance, reliability, and versatility in conveying applications where non-stick properties, high-temperature resistance, chemical resistance, and durability are essential. They play a vital role in industries such as food processing, packaging, textiles, and automotive manufacturing, contributing to efficient and reliable production processes.

PTFE-coated fabric sealing bands are specialized sealing products made from PTFE-coated material. These sealing bands are highly valued for their exceptional chemical and temperature resistance as well as low friction properties. PTFE-coated fiberglass sealing bands are commonly used in demanding sealing applications such as plastic bag manufacturing. The sealing bands run on machines with very small tolerances. All sealing bands are made with your specific requirements, in any length you need. Our sealing bands are not endless and do contain a join.

PTFE-coated fabrics are used as conveyor belts with their independent fasteners they are integral components used in conveyor systems across various industries. These belts can be used in textile, automotive, packaging, electronics, food, and many other industries. PTFE, commonly known as Teflon, is favoured for its non-stick properties, high-temperature resistance, chemical inertness, and durability. When applied to conveyor belts and fasteners, these characteristics offer numerous advantages in industrial applications. With various types of fasteners and materials available we can help create the best outcome for your unique application.

PTFE open weave conveyor belts are specialized conveyor belts made from woven fiberglass coated with PTFE. These belts are renowned for their exceptional non-stick properties, high-temperature resistance, durability, and versatility, making them suitable for a wide range of industrial applications. Overall, PTFE open weave conveyor belts offer superior performance, reliability, and versatility in conveying applications where non-stick properties, high-temperature resistance, chemical resistance, and durability are essential. They play a vital role in industries such as food processing, packaging, textiles, aluminum can manufacturing, and automotive manufacturing. These belts contribute to efficient and reliable production processes.

• Non-Stick Surface: PTFE provides a smooth, non-stick surface that prevents materials from sticking to the belt during conveying. This feature is essential in industries such as food processing, where product contamination must be minimized.
• High Temperature Resistance: PTFE conveyor belts can withstand extreme temperatures, ranging from -70°C to +260°C or higher, depending on the specific construction. This makes them suitable for applications involving in heat sealing, drying, baking, and other high-temperature processes.
• Chemical Resistance: PTFE is highly resistant to chemicals, including acids, bases, solvents, and oils. PTFE conveyor belts can withstand exposure to various chemicals, making them suitable for use in industries such as chemical processing and pharmaceuticals.
• Durability: PTFE conveyor belts are durable and have excellent tensile strength, ensuring long-term performance in demanding industrial environments. They resist tearing, puncturing, and abrasion, providing reliable operation even under continuous use.
• Low Friction: PTFE has a low coefficient of friction, which reduces the energy required to move products along the conveyor belt. This results in smoother operation, reduced equipment wear and tear, and increased efficiency in material handling processes.
• Easy Cleaning: The non-stick surface of PTFE conveyor belts makes them easy to clean. Residue and contaminants can be easily wiped away, reducing downtime for maintenance and sanitation.
• Customization: PTFE conveyor belts can be customized to meet specific application requirements, including belt width, length, thickness, and surface texture. This allows for optimal performance and compatibility with existing conveyor systems.
• Air Permeability (Open Weave Only): The open weave design of these conveyor belts allows for excellent air circulation and drainage, making them suitable for applications where airflow or liquid drainage is required, such as drying, cooling, or washing processes.

Removable Reusable Thermal Insulation jackets are protective covers designed to provide thermal insulation for regularly inspected equipment such as valves, strainers, separators, pipes, flanges and other components in industrial settings. These various components require regular inspection and maintenance which necessitates the the need for removable insulation. These jackets are typically constructed using layers of high-temperature resistant materials, such as PTFE-coated fiberglass fabrics or silicone-coated fiberglass fabric. These are the standard fabrics used in this application, however we pride ourselves in creating a long-lasting product that works efficiently. Using various other fabrics to ensure our removable insulation can handle the heat!

The primary purpose of removable reusable insulation jacketing is to reduce the heat loss or heat gain from the equipment, helping to maintain process temperatures. An increase in operational efficiency will be useful in industries where temperature control is critical. In addition, it will provide personnel protection to employees, and conserve energy which is essential in the South African market, with load-shedding frequently occurring. The ever-increasing cost of fuel and electricity in South Africa means that Removable Reusable Thermal Insulation Jackets are an absolute must.

In South Africa the ever-increasing cost of fuel and electricity (as well as the demands of dealing with load shedding) makes it necessary to reduce the cost of heat loss! Through various items such as valves, flanges, strainers, separators, vessels as well as any equipment which is uninsulated. The use of Thermco® removable and reusable thermal insulation covers is a must…

• Ease of Installation, Removal and Reuse: These jackets are designed to be installed and removed quickly and easily without the need for specialized tools or equipment. This allows for easy access to the equipment for maintenance and inspection purposes. The reuse of the jacketing after inspection or maintenance is a big advantage to this type of insulation.
• Customization: They can be custom-designed to fit specific equipment shapes and sizes, ensuring a precise fit and maximum coverage. This customization helps to minimize heat loss and improve insulation performance. A combination of materials to suit the specific application will maximize results and efficiency.
• Durability: Removable insulation jackets are constructed using high-quality materials that are resistant to heat, moisture, most chemicals, and weather conditions. This ensures long-term durability and reliability even in harsh operating conditions.
• Versatility: These jackets can be used for both hot and cold applications, providing thermal insulation and protection against temperature extremes in various industrial environments. Our Removable Insulation does not create a vapour seal thus our cold insulation solutions will need to be maintained more often.
• Cost-Effectiveness: While there is an upfront cost associated with the purchase of removable insulation jackets, their energy-saving benefits can result in significant long-term cost savings by reducing energy consumption and improving process efficiency. As well as reducing heat in boiler houses and various other stations creating harsh work conditions.

• A site survey to identify and estimate the costs of un-insulated items that require insulation for cost saving and personnel protection can be arranged.
• An estimate detailing the cost of the heat loss based on fixed principles can be supplied on request.
• A proposal for insulation jacket manufacture and installation together with the cost as well as the payback time (if requested) once installed.
• Information on estimated cost savings per annum once the cost of insulation has been recouped.

Wizbake® – reusable cooking and baking liners provide a non-stick and washable, reusable liner for both industrial and domestic applications. The sheets are coated with PTFE which has been used extensively for many years in non-stick cooking applications. Coated Fabrics takes pride in their wide range of sheet sizes, we can cut sheets to your exact size no matter how big or small.

PTFE-coated fabric baking sheets, also known as PTFE baking mats or PTFE oven liners, are non-stick sheets/mats designed for use in baking and cooking. They are made from PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) coated fabrics, the same material (Teflon) used in non-stick cookware.

Overall, PTFE baking sheets are a convenient and versatile kitchen tool that can simplify cooking and baking tasks while producing excellent results. They are a favorite among home cooks and professional chefs alike for their non-stick properties, easy cleanup, and durability.

• Non-Stick Surface: PTFE baking sheets have a smooth, non-porous surface that prevents food from sticking during baking and cooking. This makes them ideal for use with delicate baked goods like cookies, pastries, and biscuits, as well as for cooking items like fish, vegetables, and meats.
• Easy Cleanup: Because of their non-stick properties, PTFE baking sheets are easy to clean. Food residue can be easily wiped away with a damp cloth or sponge, and the sheets can often be washed in the dishwasher for even easier cleanup.
• Reusable and Durable: PTFE baking sheets are reusable and long-lasting. With proper care, they can withstand hundreds of uses without losing their non-stick properties or deteriorating. This makes them a more environmentally friendly and cost-effective option compared to disposable parchment paper or aluminum foil.
• Heat Resistance: PTFE baking sheets are heat-resistant, allowing them to withstand high temperatures typically used in baking and cooking (up to around 260°C). They can be safely used in ovens, microwaves, and even on grills or barbecue grates provided the temperature stays within the above range.
• Versatility: PTFE baking sheets are versatile and can be used for a wide range of cooking tasks beyond baking. They can be used as liners for baking sheets and pans, as well as for roasting vegetables, grilling, and even rolling out dough.
• Uniform Baking: PTFE baking sheets help promote even baking by providing a consistent cooking surface that distributes heat evenly. This helps prevent hot spots and ensures that food cooks evenly and thoroughly.
• Healthier Cooking: PTFE baking sheets are non-stick, they require less oil or fat for cooking, making them a healthier option for preparing meals.

Wizbake® – reusable cooking and baking liners provide a non-stick and washable, reusable liner for both industrial and domestic applications. The sheets are coated with PTFE which has been used extensively for many years in non-stick cooking applications.