A unit of Ametek and 3M, have developed a series of non-corroding fluoropolymer heat exchangers for industries such as metalworking, electroplating, steel pickling, chemical processing and other areas employing harsh acids and corrosive materials.
The fluoropolymer unit of Ametek Inc. is based in Glasgow, Del., south of Newark.
Heat exchangers are traditionally constructed of metal and are just as traditionally challenged by corrosion. The equipment depends on expensive special alloys or high-end metals, such as stainless steel or titanium, to resist fouling and scaling. Ametek and 3M, however, have collaborated to construct the heat exchangers from fluoroplastics.
Ametek’s shell and tube heat exchanger components are extruded from a special PFA fluoropolymer. This material’s non-stick properties help resist fouling, corrosion and scale buildup, while Ametek’s proprietary “Q” additive offers additional durability and thermal efficiency, according to a release.
The units are made from the same fluoropolymer and the heat exchangers are firmly bonded to better ensure efficiency and longer life.
Ametek Fluoropolymer Products is a unit of Ametek, Inc. a global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with annual sales of $3 billion. Further information is available at www.ametekfpp.com.
