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The
Impreglon® Process
Michiana Impreglon® Center
utilizes the Impreglon® process, which involves actual impregnation
of base metals with various fluoropolymers. This allows the Impreglon®
to be "locked-in", providing metal parts with continuous
release, corrosion resistance, and reduced friction. Virtually all
metal frictional surfaces are considered candidates for this impregnation
treatment. 
The impregnation
process allows us to treat the metal into its porous structure.
This prevents peeling and wear in order to make the treatment last
longer. We include certain proprietary steps in this process in
order to open up the pores of the surface, and to aid in the adhesion
of the impregnation, which is what give the Impreglon® treatment
it's lasting effects.
 Summary
of the Metal Treatment Process
The process involved in the treatment is a well defined and extremely
important series of steps to insure the penetration of the fluorocarbon
materials into the pore structure of the base metals. The process
begins with removing oil from the material's surface, thermally
driving all stubborn contaminants from the within the metal to the
surface, and carbonizing the contaminants. Once the pores have been
open for further processing, we continue the procedure with our
additional proprietary steps to make the structure more receptive
to the final treatment. The last step is the thermal impregnation
of the structures. Frictional treatments may require 1-3 oven cycles,
while acid resistant treatments may require 4-10 cycles.
 Industry
Applications
Because the Impreglon® process is adaptable to virtually any
metal alloy as well as most ceramics, the beneficial applications
are as varied as the industry itself. Impreglon® meets the industry's
need for reduced downtime, lower maintenance costs, and long production
runs in efficient, quality production.
Metal
Preparation
The first and most important step in the treating process is to
clean and open up the metal's pores to make it as receptive as possible
to impregnation. 85% of the process deals with cleaning the metal
in order to permit penetration of the fluoropolymers.
 Metal
Penetration
The unique feature of Impreglon® is the conversion of the fluoropolymers
from solid to gas, then directly back to solid, allowing the polymers
to be trapped within the metal's surface. Impregnation is accomplished
within a thermal chamber. Gaseous fluoropolymers penetrate the metal
grain structure through a chemical reaction. These polymer gases
reconvert to a solid in the cool-down sequence so that the polymers
are locked into the metal itself. A sacrificial "overbuild"
of polymers is locked into the metal surface; however, it is the
polymers trapped within the metal itself that give the metal functional
lubricity and protection.
 Benefits
of Impreglon® Treatment
- Friction
reduction — Operating speeds can be increased because heat
and friction are reduced and frictional wear life is increased
- Release
of parts — Treated molds eject parts easily without release
agents. The anti-stick surface reduces cleanup time drastically.
Drag and scuffing of parts are eliminated.
- Corrosion
resistance — Protects against caustic and acidic solutions,
oxidation, water, and brine
- Savings
of time and money — Michiana Impreglon® Center specializes
in quick turnaround time to suit your business needs.
Common
Products in the Impreglon® Treatment Process
Moving
Parts
- gears
- shafts
- punches
- taps
- ejector
pins
- rollers
- plungers
- wear
plates
- stamping
dies
- pistons
- saws
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Stationary
Parts
- mold
cavities
- slides
- bearings
- wire
drawing dies
- wear
strips
- extrusion
dies
- bearings
- conveyor
guides
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Michiana
Impreglon® Center, a division of SeCorp, Inc.
225 North Roeske Avenue, Michigan City, Indiana 46360
800.640.0090 Phone • 888.890.0077 Fax
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