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Food Processing Non-Stick Coating Services

AST provides specialised coating services for food processing equipment used in baking, dough preparation, dough forming, dairy processing, fryer systems and broader industrial food production. Customers are typically seeking improved release, reduced sticking, easier cleaning, lower product build-up, better hygiene outcomes and more reliable production throughput.

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.

Last updated: March 2026
Industrial bakeware and food processing equipment with non-stick fluoropolymer coating

Bakery Equipment Coatings and Bakeware Coating Services

Coating services for bakeware, bakery trays, pans and production hardware where release and easier clean-down are critical.

AST supports industrial bakeries and food manufacturers with coating services for bakeware, baking trays, bread pans, muffin trays, pie trays, perforated trays, wire racks, lids and associated bakery-line components. These applications typically require consistent release, lower sticking, simplified washdown and dependable production performance over repeated cycles.

  • Baking trays and bread pans
  • Muffin and pie trays
  • Perforated trays and wire racks
  • Lids and bakery-line components

See our bakeware coating guide for insights on coating Mecatherm, American Pan, Kaak and Kempf bakeware.

Dough Handling Equipment Coatings

Non-stick coatings for dough preparation and transfer equipment where sticky product build-up creates downtime.

AST's food processing coating services are relevant to bowls, troughs, hoppers, chutes, transfer guides, dough-forming components and other hardware where sticky dough build-up can reduce throughput and increase labour.

  • Bowls and troughs
  • Hoppers and chutes
  • Transfer guides
  • Dough-forming components

Dairy Processing Equipment Coatings

Fluoropolymer coating services for dairy, cheese and milk-processing equipment where cleanability matters.

AST's food-sector capabilities are relevant to milk-processing components, cheese and mozzarella-related hardware, transfer systems and food contact equipment where maintenance effort and hygiene outcomes matter.

  • Milk-processing components
  • Cheese and mozzarella hardware
  • Transfer systems
  • Food contact equipment

Fryer Equipment Coatings

Specialised coating services for fryer components and food production hardware in demanding operating environments.

AST's fryer-related coating capabilities form part of a broader food processing solution for customers seeking practical maintenance and production benefits in demanding operating environments.

  • Fryer baskets and components
  • High-temperature food contact surfaces
  • Production-line hardware
  • Refurbishment of worn fryer equipment

Food manufacturers need confidence that coating work is being carried out by a specialist, not a generalist. AST is the only licensed industrial fluoropolymer applicator in Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia, with technical and quality audits by Chemours Global. AST also provides a lifetime warranty on workmanship.

Frequently Asked Questions

What non-stick coatings are used on food processing equipment?
PTFE coating (Teflon) is the standard fluoropolymer used for food processing equipment and bakeware where non-stick performance, product release, easier cleaning and food-safe surfaces are the primary requirements. PFA coating is used where stronger chemical resistance or a more robust barrier lining is also needed. Both systems are food-safe and widely accepted for industrial food contact applications.
Can worn bakeware and bakery trays be recoated?
Yes. AST supports both new coating of bakeware and refurbishment of existing trays, pans and bakery equipment where the coating has worn or degraded. Recoating extends the working life of the equipment and avoids the cost of replacement, which is particularly relevant for custom or large-format bakery trays and industrial baking equipment.
What food processing equipment can be non-stick coated?
Common food processing applications include baking trays, bread pans, muffin and pie trays, perforated trays, wire racks, dough hoppers, chutes, rollers, guides, transfer hardware, dairy processing components, fryer baskets and other food contact equipment. AST handles both standard and custom geometries across the food production sector.
Is fluoropolymer coating food safe for industrial food production?
Yes. Fluoropolymer coatings such as PTFE and PFA are inert, non-reactive and do not transfer to food products. They are widely used in industrial food production for bakeware, bakery equipment, dairy processing and other food contact applications. AST uses food-safe fluoropolymer materials across its food processing coating services.
Do AST's fluoropolymer coatings contain PFAS or PFOA?
PTFE and PFA fluoropolymer coatings are classified by the OECD as 'polymers of low concern' — they are chemically stable, non-reactive and do not degrade into the harmful PFAS compounds associated with environmental and health concerns. All Chemours Teflon products have been manufactured PFOA-free since 2015, following the completion of the EPA's PFOA Stewardship Program. Chemours' position, supported by regulatory and scientific assessment, is that fluoropolymer coatings are fundamentally distinct from the PFAS substances of concern and are safe for their intended industrial uses. AST uses only licensed Chemours Teflon coating systems manufactured to these standards.
Are AST's coatings FDA compliant for direct food contact?
Yes. Many Chemours Teflon coating systems used by AST comply with FDA 21 CFR 177.1550 (Perfluorocarbon resins), the regulation governing fluoropolymer coatings for direct food contact applications. FDA compliance means the coating is inert and safe for human consumption. Compliance is product and application-specific — all layers in a multi-coat system must individually meet 21 CFR requirements, and AST applies coatings in accordance with Chemours' specifications to maintain compliance. Regulatory compliance documentation is available on request. Read our guide to food-grade Teflon coating and FDA compliance for full details.
Who provides food processing equipment coating services in Australia?
AST (Australia Surface Treatments), based in Melbourne, Victoria, is the only licensed industrial fluoropolymer applicator in Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia, with technical and quality audits by Chemours Global and a lifetime warranty on workmanship. Customers include major food manufacturers such as Goodman Fielder, George Weston Foods, Allied Pinnacle, ARYZTA, Fonterra and Saputo Dairy.

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

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