Coating Technologies

Rilsan Nylon (PA11) Coating

Rilsan is Arkema's polyamide 11 (PA11) — a bio-based engineering polymer applied as a high-build thermoplastic powder coating. AST holds it alongside our fluoropolymer range as the option for parts where impact toughness matters more than temperature or chemical extremes.

Applied across Australia and New Zealand, with a lifetime workmanship warranty and a typical coating turnaround of 7–10 working days from receipt of parts.

Short answer: Rilsan is a polyamide 11 thermoplastic powder coating from Arkema, derived from castor beans. It builds substantially thicker films than fluoropolymer dry-films and is mechanically tough — impact resistant, abrasion resistant, corrosion protecting, low friction and quiet in handling service. It is the right answer when a part gets knocked and worn rather than heated or chemically attacked.

What Rilsan brings

Mechanically tough — engineered for handling and knocks

Impact and abrasion resistant

Corrosion protection for metal substrates

Low friction and noise-damping handling surfaces

High-build film — substantially thicker than fluoropolymer dry-films

Bio-based polyamide 11, derived from castor beans

Typical uses

Material-handling components
Wireware, baskets and racks
Shafts and splines
Marine hardware
General industrial hardware

Rilsan or a fluoropolymer?

The two families answer different problems. Fluoropolymer systems are specified for release, high-temperature service and chemical barrier duty — that is the ground covered by our non-stick coatings and the wider coating technologies range. Rilsan is specified where the part is knocked, dragged and abraded in handling service and needs a tough, thick, corrosion-protecting skin.

Because the choice turns on duty rather than material preference, we review the application with our technical team before specifying. Send us the part, how it is handled and what fails on it today, and we will tell you which family fits — including when the answer is neither.

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AST is the only licensed industrial fluoropolymer applicator in Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia, with technical and quality audits by Chemours Global. Rilsan sits alongside that fluoropolymer range so the recommendation can follow the duty rather than the shop's product list. We also provide a lifetime warranty on workmanship.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rilsan?

Rilsan is Arkema's polyamide 11 (PA11) — a bio-based engineering polymer applied as a high-build thermoplastic powder coating. It produces substantially thicker films than fluoropolymer dry-films, and is used where a part needs a mechanically tough, impact- and abrasion-resistant protective layer as well as corrosion protection.

When would I use Rilsan instead of a fluoropolymer coating?

Rilsan is the option when impact toughness matters more than temperature or chemical extremes. Fluoropolymer systems — PTFE, PFA, Halar, Tefzel — are selected for release, high-temperature service and chemical barrier duty. Rilsan is selected for knocks, abrasion and handling wear. Because the two families answer different problems, AST reviews the duty with you before specifying either.

Is Rilsan environmentally interesting?

Rilsan is a bio-based polyamide 11 derived from castor beans, rather than a wholly petrochemical polymer.

Only licensed industrial fluoropolymer applicator in Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia

Yearly technical and quality audits by Chemours Global

Lifetime warranty on workmanship

Need impact and abrasion protection specified?

Talk to AST about the part, how it is handled and what is failing today. Our technical team will review the duty and recommend the right system.