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VISY
Alcoa
Nestlé
Fonterra
Saputo
ARYZTA
George Weston Foods
Allied Pinnacle
Laurent
Mackies Bakeware
American Pan
KAAK
KEMPF
SASA
Latrobe Magnesium
Goodman Fielder
Pfizer
Rio Tinto
Defence Department
VISY
Alcoa
Nestlé
Fonterra
Saputo
ARYZTA
George Weston Foods
Allied Pinnacle
Laurent
Mackies Bakeware
American Pan
KAAK
KEMPF
SASA
Latrobe Magnesium
Goodman Fielder
Pfizer
Rio Tinto
Defence Department
Coating Technologies

Teflon Coating Services in Australia & New Zealand — PTFE & PFA

AST provides specialised Teflon coating services for food processing equipment, bakeware, dough handling equipment, rollers, guides and selected industrial components requiring non-stick performance, low-friction behaviour and easier cleaning.

AST's Teflon coating systems are manufactured PFOA-free, classified by the OECD as polymers of low concern, and many are FDA compliant for direct food contact under 21 CFR 177.1550 — giving food manufacturers confidence in both surface performance and regulatory compliance.

AST provides specialised Teflon coating services for food processing equipment, bakeware, dough handling equipment, rollers, guides, transfer hardware and selected industrial components requiring non-stick performance, low-friction behaviour and easier cleaning. In practice, customers may require either PTFE coating or PFA coating depending on the application, but many still search using the broader Teflon term.

PTFE

PTFE Coating Services — Non-Stick Spray Coating

PTFE coating (polytetrafluoroethylene) is the default fluoropolymer for non-stick behaviour, reduced product adhesion and easier cleaning. PTFE has the lowest coefficient of friction of any industrial coating (0.04) and is the standard choice for bakeware, bakery equipment, dough handling equipment, rollers, guides and selected light industrial applications where release performance is the main objective. AST applies PTFE as a spray coating across Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia.

  • Bakeware and bakery trays
  • Dough hoppers and chutes
  • Dough rollers and guides
  • Food transfer and conveying equipment
PFA

PFA Coating Services — Heavy-Duty PFA Spray Coating

PFA coating (perfluoroalkoxy alkane) is the heavy-duty Teflon fluoropolymer — selected when the application needs stronger chemical resistance, thicker lining-type builds or a more robust spray coating than PTFE alone provides. PFA Teflon coating is the premium choice for process equipment, food contact vessels and components where regulatory or hygiene requirements demand the highest-performance fluoropolymer. AST applies PFA spray coating up to 500 µm DFT.

  • Stronger chemical resistance than PTFE
  • Thicker, lining-type builds up to 500 µm
  • Process equipment, vessels and food contact components
  • Premium FDA-grade Teflon for demanding service
Applications

Typical Teflon Coating Applications

AST's Teflon coating services are especially relevant where sticking, product carryover, difficult cleaning or low-friction surface behaviour create operational cost or production problems. Both PTFE and PFA systems are available depending on the specific application requirements.

  • Bakeware, trays and bakery equipment
  • Dairy and food processing equipment
  • Rollers, guides and OEM components
  • Food transfer hardware and selected engineering components
Why AST

Why Choose AST for Teflon Coating?

AST combines specialist fluoropolymer coating expertise with practical industrial problem-solving across food processing, engineering and heavy industrial applications. As the only licensed industrial fluoropolymer applicator in the region, AST is trusted by major customers including VISY, Pfizer, Alcoa, Rio Tinto, Lockheed Martin, Goodman Fielder, George Weston Foods, Allied Pinnacle, ARYZTA, Fonterra and Saputo Dairy.

  • Only Chemours-licensed industrial fluoropolymer applicator across Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia
  • Yearly technical and quality audits by Chemours Global
  • Lifetime warranty on workmanship
  • Trusted by major food and industrial manufacturers

AST is the only licensed industrial fluoropolymer applicator in Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia, with technical and quality audits by Chemours Global. We also provide a lifetime warranty on workmanship.

Related Coating Functions

Looking at Teflon for a specific performance requirement? Explore the function-specific pages:

Non-Stick Coatings

PTFE, PFA and FEP for release duty.

Chemical Resistant Coatings

PTFE, PFA and Halar for chemical service.

Chemical Compatibility Guide

Chemical resistance across 30+ media.

Teflon in Service

Teflon coatings across food, engineering and process work

Chemours Teflon PTFE and PFA systems applied across bakeware, food production hardware, engineered rollers and process components — strip, blast, prime, topcoat, cure.

Teflon spray application of fluoropolymer coating on loaf pans inside the AST coating booth
Bakeware Teflon application
PTFE-coated industrial rollers on a production line
Coated rollers and guides
PTFE-coated pump impellers and heat-exchanger tube body
Pump internals and process hardware

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Teflon coating?
Teflon is Chemours' brand name for fluoropolymer coatings based on PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) or PFA (perfluoroalkoxy alkane), originally developed by DuPont. Applied to industrial equipment, Teflon coatings deliver non-stick performance, low surface energy, easy cleaning and reduced product adhesion. AST provides both PTFE and PFA coating systems depending on application requirements.
What is the difference between PTFE and PFA coating?
PTFE coating is the standard option for non-stick applications such as bakeware, bakery equipment and light food processing. PFA coating is selected where stronger chemical resistance, thicker barrier builds or more demanding service conditions are required. Both carry the Teflon brand name but differ in chemical structure and performance profile. Read our detailed PTFE vs PFA coating comparison for help choosing the right system.
What equipment can be Teflon coated?
Common applications include baking trays and pans, dough hoppers and chutes, rollers and guides, food transfer equipment, dairy processing components and selected industrial components. AST supports both new coating work and refurbishment of existing equipment.
Is Teflon coating food safe for industrial equipment?
Yes. AST's Teflon coating systems use food-safe fluoropolymer materials suitable for food contact applications. Fluoropolymer coatings are widely used in industrial food processing because they are inert, non-reactive and easy to clean.
How long does Teflon coating last?
AST provides a lifetime warranty on workmanship covering surface preparation, coating application and curing. The service life depends on operating conditions, cleaning methods and the type of service the equipment sees. Properly applied and maintained coatings provide many years of reliable performance. See our guide on how long Teflon coatings last for factors that affect service life.
Who provides industrial Teflon coating services in Australia and New Zealand?
AST (Australia Surface Treatments) is the only licensed industrial fluoropolymer applicator in Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia. AST undergoes technical and quality audits by Chemours Global and provides a lifetime warranty on workmanship. Customers include Goodman Fielder, George Weston Foods, Allied Pinnacle, ARYZTA, Fonterra and Saputo Dairy. Learn what to look for in our guide to choosing an industrial Teflon coating specialist.

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 a practical Teflon coating solution for your equipment?

Talk to AST about your coating requirements, operating conditions and performance goals. Our team can review your application and prepare a technical quotation.

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