The current ongoing focus of researchers and regulators into PFAS, which have been used in industry and consumer products since the 1940s because of their useful properties, has prompted concerns about the use and future of Fluoropolymers.

Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) are two of the most used chemicals in the PFAS group, however, due to widespread presence in the environment and ecosystem these are being phased out.

Fluorocarbon’s fluoropolymers contain no PFOS or PFOA chemicals.

If the weight of a single aircraft is reduced by just one kilogram it will produce 25 tons less carbon dioxide throughout its lifetime! 

The potential to reduce CO2 emissions means that manufacturers are constantly looking for lighter and more durable materials. Along with CO2 reduction, thermoplastics and other polymer materials also save costs and reduce fuel consumption making an extremely positive impact in the aerospace industry.

Beyond weight reduction, polymers deliver strong value in a variety of applications due to their unique characteristics. Polymers often provide better performance than metal components in terms of corrosion and fatigue resistance, insulative properties, and strength.

The Wind Energy Industry continues to find new ways to increase the lifetime and reliability of wind turbines.

As wind energy moves to larger, lighter-weight turbines located in harsh and remote locations, service life and reliability have grown increasingly more important.

Engineers rely on excellent sealing solutions so that there is no need for maintenance too frequently, after all, machines are only as good as their parts are and sometimes even the smallest of components tend to have the largest influence on the lifespan and reliability of the entire system.