Specifically, Infrared offers the benefits of reduced process times and energy costs. Investigations are currently ongoing for using Infrared heating in the coating repair market in the chemical processing sector. Whitford manufactures a large line of high performance fluorpolymer coatings and sol-gel "ceramic" non-stick coatings for a wide range of applications.
Gareth Berry, in charge of the investigation for Whitford, stated "The investigations carried out at Hereaus give Xylan applicators a viable alternative to convection oven curing, which could have cost- and time-saving benefits."
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