TCI is a manufacturer of high performance PTFE composites and laminates

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PTFE Manufacturer of high performance PTFE composites and laminates.

Textiles Coated International (TCI) has been manufacturing specialty PTFE materials since 1985. Our unique PTFE coating and film technology produces materials that are used in many industries throughout the world, including power generation, chemical processing, automotive, military, food, and semiconductor production.

As the world's leading manufacturer of flexible PTFE expansion joint materials, our material technology and superior quality have consistently delivered excellent performance in challenging thermal and chemical environments. The evolution of our “first in PTFE film technology” has enabled the development of exceptional materials, such as LFP CrossFilm - a key material found today in insulation jacketing, food processing, conveyor belting, release sheeting, chlor-alkali production, and floating roof sealing for aboveground storage tanks.

Materials for Expansion Joint / Compensator Industry
	Expansion joint / compensator manufacturers require both reliable and predictable PTFE materials to produce quality flue duct expansion systems. Our state-of-the-art PTFE material technology and excellent customer service provide unrivaled support for TCI customers. TCI’s diverse PTFE material technology can be applied in practically every expansion joint project. Major applications include flue gas desulphurization (FGD) and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) plants.
Materials for Insulation Jacketing
	Removable insulation systems require high performance materials to sustain the long term insulation investment for the end user. Our complete line of PTFE and silicone materials, both fiberglass-based and laminate-based, provides the insulation industry with numerous choices for system engineering and design. Included in TCI’s line is a 100% PTFE laminate, called LFP Crossfilm, which can be used in any chemical environment without concern for corrosion.
Materials for Food Processing
	Many food applications have severe thermal, chemical, and release processing conditions. TCI’s PTFE fiberglass composites and LFP CrossFilm laminates can be found in applications including toasters, cooking grills, conveyor cooking machines, baking ovens, and drying systems.
Materials for Conveyor Belting
	Because of PTFE’s excellent properties, the material has been successfully used in a wide range of conveyor belting applications. Requirements involving high temperatures, corrosive chemicals, and/or aggressive release conditions are being met today with both PTFE fiberglass composites and LFP CrossFilm laminates produced by TCI. The belting services include food production, chemical processing, plastic sealing, and fabric drying.
Materials for Release Applications
	The non-stick properties of TCI’s PTFE films and PTFE coated fiberglass reinforcements enable our materials to be used in numerous release applications. Some uses include cooking pans, oven mats, urethane tray liners, composite mold liners, hot bar sealers, and drum liners.
Materials for Chlor-Alkali
	Chlorine gas production can be extremely corrosive for chemical processing equipment. As a result, TCI’s all-PTFE LFP CrossFilm laminates are now being employed in chlor-alkali facilities worldwide. Fabricated CrossFilm materials can be found in mercury, diaphragm and membrane cell plants. The equipment includes cell covers, anode seals, sidewall liners, foam gasket liners, spray shields, and flexible ducting.
Materials for Floating Roof Seals
	Floating roof seal systems are used in petroleum storage tanks to minimize vapor loss. TCI’s flexible PTFE materials are critical to the performance of the system’s primary and secondary containment seals. In addition to vapor seals, our PTFE coated fiberglass composites and LFP CrossFilm laminates are fabricated into guide pole covers, leg socks, aluminum support covers, chemical pipe liners, and seal wipers.