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WHAT IS XYLAN?
Xylan is a blend of fluoropolymers,
engineering plastics and selected corrosion
inhibitors which, unlike conventional fluoropoLymer
coatings, is tailored to provide specific properties
for specific Applications. This gives each Xylan
coating the qualities the application most demands.
Among:
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Low friction (as low as
0.055). |
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Remarkable adhesion. |
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Unusual resistance to wear
and abrasion. |
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Excellent resistance to
corrosion. |
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Resistance to chipping. |
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Resistance to the elements:
weather, sunlight, salt
water. |
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Working temperature range
from -420°F/ -250°C to
+500°F/+260°C. |
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Available in a wide range of
colors. |
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Xylan's versatility is best
demonstrated as a coating for stud bolts
and nuts, where t provides Unparalleled
performance in ease of installation,
resistance to corrosion and ease of
removal. While sheer economy virtually
dictates the use of Xylan on standard
production steel nuts and bolts, it can
be used with similar benefits on
stainless steel and monel even titanium
(to ease galling problems). . . .
There are four basic
large-fastener coatings from which to
choose. Here are brief descriptions
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XYLAN
1014:
This is the backbone of our
products. raving been used
successfully for 35 years. Xylan
1014 is idea for aerospace
applications demanding service
from cryogenic temperatures all
the way to hot reactors
operating at 500°F/ 260°C, and
in environments from sub sea to
splash zone to radio antennas.
Xylan 1014 has the widest range
of temperature capability of any
of Unbrako fastener-class
coatings. lt performs in all
automotive fluids, almost al
solvents and acids. lt reduces
makeup torque by as much as 70%
and can be made up and broken
out numerous times with little
or no damage to the coating.
Xylan 1014 has a variable cure
schedule for sensitive
substrates.
Note: lt performs less well
in caustics and UV light, and it
exceeds Federal VOC limits.
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XYLAN
1400:
Xylan 1400 has
superb chemical and salt-spray
resistance, equal to or slightly
better than Xylan 1014. lt
performs well in caustic
environments, and comes in a
wide range of colors. lt is used
primarily in situations in which
the use temperature range is
limited, and when repetitive
makes and breaks are not
required.
Note: Xylan 1400 does not
have a variable cure schedule,
and must be cured at 4000F/2050
for 10 minutes. lt exceeds
Federal VOC limits and is
susceptible to UV degradation.
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XYLAN
1424.
Xylan 1424 combines
the performance characteristics
of Xylan 1014 & Xylan 1400 into
one VOC compliant coating. (One
exception: it does not have the
wide range of working
temperatures of Xyian 1014,
performing best from -400F/-400C
to +4000F/+2050C).
Its chemical resistance equals
that of Xylan 1400, and it can
be used for repeated makes and
breaks. Xylan 1424 also reduces
make-up torque by as much as
7O%. Xylan 1424 is intended to
replace 1014 in environmentally
sensitive areas and where the
end-use equipment is exposed to
caustic environments. Xylan 1427
is similar to 1424 but has a
corrosion inhibitor (and is
intended to replace Xylan 1O7O).
 
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XYLAN
1514:
This coating is
designed for applications which
demand superior resistance to UV
and/or decorative appearances.
Xylan 1514 contains sufficient
lubricant to facilitate make-up.
lt withstands all household
chemicals and is intended for
use up to 250'F/120'C. It comes
in a wide range of colors,
including white.
Note:
Xylan 1514 is not recommended
for repeat makes and breaks or
where strong chemicals are
present. lt exceeds Federal VOC
limits.
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Pretreatment:
the crucial ingredient
Xylan
coatings are remarkable in their
performance. Applications vary from
exposure to sub sea, splash-zone and
refinery environments to uses requiring
UV resistance. The corrosion resistance
of Xylan, however, is proportional to
the amount of pretreatment given the
substrate.
Pretreatment can vary from something as
simple as a solvent wipe or thermal
oxidation to gritblasting and the
application of a sacrificial primer. The
method chosen depends on the substrate
material and the performance
requirements of
the coated part.
Important to remember is that one
specific Xylan coating will not perform
to the maximum in all environments. This
is why our "engineers" Xylan coatings to
meet the user’s specific demands.
ln some applications the combined
thickness of primer and Xylan coating
may require over sizing of nuts to
accommodate the coating system. |
