CyclAFlor® Shield — A High-Performance Teflon™ AF Alternative for Advanced Coatings
A Teflon AF Replacement — With More Processing Flexibility
We engineered CyclAFlor Shield as a drop-in Teflon AF alternative for high-performance protective and optical coatings. This transparent PDD-PBVE copolymer delivers the same optical clarity, chemical resistance, and thermal stability as Teflon AF — while offering superior solubility and processability. With practical solution concentrations of 3% or more, CyclAFlor Shield streamlines manufacturing without compromising performance.
Exceptional Properties for Demanding Applications
- Broad Optical Transparency: From ultraviolet to infrared wavelengths.
- Low Refractive Index: 1.29 (customizable from 1.29 to 1.32) for optics, cladding, and photonics.
- Low Dielectric Constant: Ideal for high-frequency electronics and insulating layers.
- Low Surface Energy: Repels water, oils, and contaminants, providing durable anti-fouling and easy-to-clean surfaces.
- Extreme Chemical Resistance: Impervious to corrosive chemicals, solvents, moisture, and oils.
- Thermal Stability: Maintains physical properties at elevated temperatures with a Tg of 250°C and decomposition above 400°C.
- High Oxygen Permeability: Supports specialized membrane applications.
Proven Versatility Across Industries
CyclAFlor Shield is used in:
- Optics and Photonics: Anti-reflective and protective optical coatings, precision lenses, and waveguides.
- Electronics: Insulating, hydrophobic dielectric layers for advanced circuitry.
- Medical Devices: Biocompatible barrier films and transparent protective coatings.
- 3D Printing: High-performance stereolithography vats and optical windows.
Tailored Performance for Your Application
Beyond our standard formulation, we can modify CyclAFlor Shield to meet your exact needs — adjusting properties such as refractive index, dielectric constant, hydrophobicity, and processing behavior. Whether you need a Teflon AF film with enhanced solubility, altered surface energy, or specific end-group chemistry, our team can deliver a custom fluoropolymer coating that performs exactly as required.
Ready to Replace Teflon AF with a Better Solution?
If your application relies on the performance of Teflon AF but demands better solubility, easier processing, or tailored properties, CyclAFlor Shield is the answer. Our team can deliver the standard formulation or engineer a custom fluoropolymer coating to meet your exact needs.
Contact Chromis Technologies today to discuss your applicatin challenges and discover how CyclAFlor Shield can give you the performance edge.