Whitford Coatings for Cookware

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How Whitford helps above and beyond the coatings themselves

hitford makes the largest, most complete line of fluoropolymer and decorative exterior coatings in the world for cookware, bakeware and small electrics.

Most of our consumer coatings are designed for ease of application and, depending on the formulation, are easily applied by conventional spray, roller, coil or curtain-coating. Cure temperatures offer some flexibility.

Often, we formulate special coatings to solve a customer’s specific problem. We provide unsurpassed technical support for our products around the world.

A more colorful world Historically, coatings for housewares have been black. Now Whitford nonsticks and decorative coatings come in a variety of colors from white to cream; light gray to dark gray and black; finishes from matte to metallic to high-gloss; spatters and special effects, including silk screens to almost any color in ­­between.

Regulatory compliance on a worldwide basis Regulations covering many different products are becoming more and more stringent around the world.

For this reason, Whitford maintains regulatory experts in its offices.

It’s comforting to know that all We formulate different coatings in a variety of patterns for our customers.

Whit­ford coatings for food-contact applications comply with applicable regulations of the countries in which they are sold.

Whitford’s Quality Cooperative Program Years ago, we established the Quality Cooperative Program (QCP). Its purpose: to maintain the highest quality by preventing problems from occurring before any coated products reach point-of-sale. The QCP establishes quality standards that must be met, and outlines specific test procedures that must be carried out on random samples of all coated products to make sure they are maintained. Only members of the QCP are entitled to use the many coating-specific Whitford trademarks.

Free monitoring courtesy of Whitford’s Quality Cooperative Program.

How “green” is Whitford?

Whitford has been offering and continues to offer a wide and growing variety of “greener” coating options. We strive to make our coatings more environmentally friendly as we maintain and even improve their performance (which reduces environmental impact as it contributes to the “green” aspect by extending useful product life and therefore reducing waste in landfills).

All food-contact formulations are made without PFOA and we offer formulations made without BPA and NMP as well.

We strongly support the movement to protect the environment for the generations to come.

We do not, however, support the so-called “green” concept when it is no more than a marketing gimmick (called “greenwashing”) and less than truthful, designed to make a sale rather than help save the planet.

Product Knowledge Network The PKN is a free online information portal with everything you need to know about nonstick coatings and the products that use them.

PKN, our free online portal, now available in several languages.

If you would like information on any product, product category, specific application or coatings in general, let us know. Most of our literature can be downloaded from our website at whitfordww.com/download-literature.html.

If you have any questions, please contact your Whitford representative or Whitford directly at sales@whitfordww.com.

Whitford offers a wide variety of colorful exterior decorative coatings, too, including high-gloss iridescents.

The differences among various Whitford nonstick interior coating systems (Note: Many multicoats come in 2- or 3-coat versions) Patented fluoropolymer topcoat dedicated to release Densely reinforced primer

Eterna® is the longest-lasting nonstick we’ve ever tested, with 10 times the egg release of the nearest competitive coating tested.

Metal substrate

Premium release topcoat

Partially reinforced midcoat

Eclipse® is a three-coat highly reinforced nonstick coating system that sets a new standard for resistance to abrasion and wear.

HALO®, based on Eclipse technology, contains special additives to accelerate heat distribution for faster, more even cooking.

Heavily reinforced primer Metal substrate

High-release topcoat Midcoat reinforced with some heatconducting elements Primer reinforced with many heatconducting elements Metal substrate

High-release topcoat

Lightly reinforced midcoat

­­ QuanTanium is a nonstick system reinforced with titanium-based particles for upper-moderate-priced cookware with improved resistance to scratching, abrasion and wear. ®

Primer reinforced with titanium-based particles Metal substrate

High-release topcoat

Quantum2® was developed to outlast all conventional nonstick coatings. It is internally reinforced, so its durability is superior to all conventional, non-reinforced coatings.

Reinforced primer Metal substrate

High-release topcoat Tough primer

The Xylan®/Xylan Plus family of spray coatings provides high-value nonstick solutions for moderate and promotional OPP cookware.

Metal substrate

3 high-release topcoats

Skandia® is designed for the roller-coating application system. Skandia Xtreme offers a sturdier, reinforced version for improved performance and durability.

Lightly reinforced midcoat Heavily reinforced primer Metal substrate

High-release sol-gel topcoat

Fusion®­­­­is a family of sol-gel “ceramic” coatings with high continuous working temperatures and good abrasion resistance, made without PFOA and PTFE.

Special sol-gel primer Metal substrate

High-release topcoat All coats reinforced with stainless steel

Excalibur® uses stainless-steel reinforcement for enhanced scratch and abrasion resistance for high-end gourmet cookware.

Stainless-steel “peaks” welded to substrate

Stainless substrate

Whitford Nonstick Coatings for Cookware Gourmet

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WHITFORD SERIES

CONSUMER POSITIONING

APPLICATION/ # of COATS

SURFACE PREP/ FEATURES FILM THICKNESS

71-050 73-353

The world’s longest-lasting nonstick we’ve tested.

70-750 72-252 73-353

Reinforced high-build to PTFE Spray; Alkaline etch or grit blast outlast competitive 3-coat 50+ microns nonsticks.

Alkaline etch or grit blast 35+ microns

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A high-build version of Eclipse for the most abrasion resistance with improved release.

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Most durable reinforced nonstick multicoat system.

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7151 Reinforced to outlast PTFE Spray; 7252 competitive nonsticks.

3-coat 7353

7161 7262 7363

Reinforced to distribute PTFE Spray; Alkaline etch or grit blast heat and eliminate 3-coat 35+ microns hot spots.

Transfers heat more rapidly and 8 10 evenly, reducing cooking time and saving energy.

7141 7242 7343

Reinforced with titanium- PTFE Spray; Alkaline etch or grit blast based particles to stand up 3-coat 35+ microns to almost anything.

Best nonstick coating to balance 8 8 price and performance.

7333

7131 7232 7333

Doubly reinforced to PTFE Spray; Alkaline etch or grit blast outlast all conventional 2- or 3-coat 25 - 35+ microns nonsticks.

A step above conventional nonsticks 7 7 with added reinforcement for durability.

8200 Series

Economical everyday nonstick.

PTFE Spray; 2- or 3-coat

Alkaline etch or grit blast 20 - 35+ microns

Good release for daily use. Multiple options. Use when cost is a driving factor.

Various Roller Systems

Skandia is used for roller coating systems.

PTFE Roller; 4- or 5-coat

Linish 18 - 25 microns

High-gloss, high-release roller coating system. Multiple systems available.

80-188 80-189

Sol-gel ceramic coating HR (High Release).

Sol-gel Spray; 2-coat

Preheat/Grit blast 35 - 60 microns

Ceramic with extended release life. Made 7 without PFOA, PTFE. Limited colors.

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80-088 80-089

Titanium-based sol-gel ceramic coating.

Sol-gel Spray; 2-coat

Grit blast 27.5 - 37.5 microns

Ceramic with titanium for improved abrasion resistance. Made without PFOA, PTFE.

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Upper Moderate Moderate

Moderate Promtional, OPP

Alkaline etch or grit blast 35+ microns

Our best reinforced nonstick coating 10 that releases longer.

Upper Moderate

PTFE Spray; 2- or 3-coat

Moderate OPP

Gourmet, Upper Moderate Commercial

RELEASE ABRASION RATING RATING

8088 Sol-gel ceramic Sol-gel Spray; Grit blast Sol-gel ceramic made without PFOA

8089 coating.

2-coat 27.5 - 37.5 microns and PTFE. Very hard and durable.

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6-8

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Note: The Fusion series (indicated in green) are sol-gel ceramic coatings and not to be confused with traditional PTFE coatings. Fusion coatings rate a 10 for initial release.

Abrasion and Release ratings are relative to Whitford coatings for the systems recommended, any alteration might change these ratings.

Whitford Exterior Decorative Coatings for Housewares

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WHITFORD OPERATING TEMP SUBSTRATE SERIES CONTINUOUS/INTERMITTENT

APPLICATION METHOD

SURFACE PREP FEATURES FILM THICKNESS

3285 175˚-205˚C Aluminum Roller Etch or linish

345˚-400˚F 10-20 microns

Exterior polyester-based roller coat suitable for deep-drawing. Not designed for direct hob contact.

40-720

205˚-220˚C 400˚-430˚F

Aluminum or Coil tin-free steel (TFS)

Standard coil pretreat 5-15 microns

Solvent-borne, easy-clean exterior.

Can be postformed.

4360

180˚-220˚C Aluminum Spray 355˚-430˚F

Alkaline wash or etch 15-20 microns

Waterborne exterior decorative enamel that bonds well to metal substrates.

4515

210˚-240˚C Aluminum Spray 410˚-465˚F

Alkaline wash or etch 15-20 microns

High-gloss, solvent-borne, one-coat exterior for cookware applications.

4600WB 230˚-260˚C Unsealed hard- Spray Hard-anodized treatment

445˚-500˚F anodized aluminum 15-20 microns

Waterborne, high-temperature decorative enamel with matte finish with excellent dishwasher resistance.

46-420 260˚-290˚C Aluminum or Coil Standard coil pretreat

500˚-555˚F tin-free steel (TFS) 5-15 microns

Solvent-borne, easy-clean exterior.

Can be postformed. Available in a variety of colors.

4700 230˚-260˚C Aluminum or Spray Alkaline wash or etch

445˚-500˚F stainless steel 15-20 microns

Premium quality, high-gloss, solventborne, one-coat exterior. Bonds well to steel, aluminum, plastics, even chrome.

4985 175˚-205˚C Aluminum Curtain N/A

345˚-400˚F 42-50 microns

Exterior polyester-based curtain coating suitable for deep-drawing. Not designed for direct hob contact.

48-881 350˚-400˚C Aluminum* Spray Etch or grit-blast

Sol-gel “ceramic” 660˚-750˚F 30-70 microns

Waterborne, low-cure sol-gel “ceramic” exterior coating. Made without PFOA and PTFE. Two-pack product.

88-320

Typically used as a nonstick on interiors, but also used on exteriors.

230˚-260˚C 445˚-500˚F

Aluminum or Coil tin-free steel (TFS)

Notes: All exterior decorative coatings are made without PFOA. Refer to your PDS (Product Data Sheet) for accurate use temperatures, OR call your Whitford representative. *Ask for special application instructions.

Standard coil pretreat 6-10 microns

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How to contact Whitford

Whitford manufactures in eight countries with sales offices and agents worldwide.

For more information, please contact your Whitford representative or the nearest Whitford office (see our website: whitfordww.com) or email us at: sales@whitfordww.com.

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