Cerflon®
“Making today’s products better…
Shaping tomorrow’s products!”
Who is CRT?
 Founded in 1997, CRT (Ceramic Reinforced
Technologies) discovered the synergistic effect of
combining Boron Nitride with a Fluoropolymer to
improve properties.
 To date CRT has concentrated on polymer
additives,processing aids and lubricants
 In these applications CERFLON® additives have
consistently outperformed existing additives.
What is CERFLON®?
 Cerflon® is a ceramic reinforced fluoropolymer.
 A reinforced fluoropolymer occurs when Boron
Nitride, which is stronger and tougher, is
introduced into the matrix of a fluoropolymer
thereby “reinforcing” the polymer.
 This additive benefit significantly increases the
durability or wear properties in both fluoropolymer
films and coatings.
 The increase in durability / longevity also provides
a longer lasting lubrication benefit.
CRT’s Patented Technology
 Demonstrates the synergistic effect of combining Boron
Nitride with a Fluoropolymer to improve properties.
Normalized results from Ball on Cylinder Lubricity
Evaluator (BOCLE) (ASTM 5001) per U.S. Patent data.
Scuff Depth (mm)
Normalized Results
0.72 Base oil……………..
100
0.635 Base oil with BN……
111
0.585 Base oil with PTFE…
119
Anticipated result:
0.60 Base oil with PTFE & BN…115
ACTUAL:
0.53 Cerflon………………………127
How does CERFLON®
benefit Industry ?
 Improved lubrication properties over PTFE,
MoS2, graphite
 Not black versus graphite / MoS2
 Improved wear properties, durability
 Slicker, tougher coatings (longevity)
 Reduced polymer processing pressures
 Possible economic advantage over pure Boron
Nitride applications(testing in progress)
 Patented technology that provides ability to
offer a better differentiated product with
additional brand enhancement at NO additional
cost
Where can CERFLON® be
used?
 Most Fluoropolymer, FEP, PFA, PTFE
(Teflon®) and Fluoroelastomer applications
 Boron Nitride applications below 600°F
 Automotive lubricants and greases including
motor oil
 Industrial lubricants and greases
 Food Processing
 Penetrants
 Coatings
Where can CERFLON® be
used (cont)
 Additive for Polymer products to improve
processing performance
 Improved polymer tubing products
 Enhance wear or corrosion resistance for
coatings
 Dry Film Lubricants
 Sporting goods to offer moisture resistance,
lubricity, wear resistance
 Mold release
 Textile/Fabric coatings
What a manufacturer said
when asked why they
chose CERFLON®
“Next-generation CERFLON® technology
was chosen for this advanced product
because of its superior corrosion
protection, lubricity and anti-wear
properties. Nothing we have seen comes
close to Cerflon performance.”
Cerflon® Family
 SLA 2010 ( Oil)
 SLA 2020 ( IPA)
 SLA 2030 ( Water)
 SLA 2040 ( PAO)
(In Development)
 SLA 2050 ( Isopar) (In Development)
 SLA 2060 ( Paste) (In Development)
 SLA 2070 (Dry Film) (In Development)
SLA 2010 Testing
 Falex Wear (ASTM D2670)
 Falex EP (ASTM D 3233)
 Shell Four-Ball Wear (ASTM D 4172)
Standard Test Method for Wear
Preventive Characteristics of
Lubricating Fluid
 Shell Four-Ball EP (ASTM D 2783)
Standard Method for Measurement of
Extreme Pressure Properties of
Lubricating Fluids
Falex Tester Set-up
Falex Test
 This is one of the most recognized ASTM test
methods to determine the lubrication ability of
products. It allows you to test lubricants to a
point of failure.
 Common measurements from this test are:
Coefficient of Friction
 Maximum pressure (load) until failure

Falex Test Results
Sample
Extreme Pressure (lbs)
Base oil
750
Base oil / Graphite
1250
Base oil / MoS2
4375
Base oil / PTFE
4250
Base oil / Boron Nitride
4500
Base oil / Cerflon®
4500
C.O.F.
0.159
0.123
0.114
0.094
0.105
0.092
Shell Four-Ball Test Graphic
Shell Four-Ball Test
An ASTM standard that determines lubrication
ability of fluids
Typical measurements allow one to focus not only
on lubrication but the durability of the lubricant
Typical results expressed as wear resistance (scar)
and extreme pressure ( lubricating ability)
Shell Four-Ball Test Results
Wear Scar 40kg
(mm)
Extreme Pressure Weld
(kg)
Base oil
Base oil / Graphite
Base oil / MoS2
Base oil / PTFE
Base oil / BN
1.06
0.855
0.805
0.890
0.760
126
160
250
200
200
Base oil / Cerflon®
0.740
400
Formulating with
Cerflon ®
• Cerflon can be used as a formulating ingredient
 Formulas can be developed using Cerflon as a
building block to optimize the formulation and
maximize performance while eliminating
unnecessary components thereby improving
economic value
• Cerflon can enhance existing formulations
 Cerflon dispersions can be added to existing
formulations to improve performance
Taber Abrasion Resistance (500gram)
Conducted at Acheson 9/03
Emralon 334
T-013 (Cerflon)
Avg. Dry Film Thickness (mil) 0.40, 0.44
0.44, 0.42
Weight loss (mg)
23, 11.5
9, 8.8
Cycles
250, 300
400,350
Loss mg/cycle
.092, .038
.023, .025
Avg. mg/cycle loss
.065
.024
Reduction in loss
64%
COF of Emralon 334 is 0.087. COF of Cerflon is 0.079. The
improved COF is probably due to the gloss being higher. Emralon
334 had a “Gloss 60” of 3.0 while Cerflon had a “Gloss 60” of 5.3
on a 10 scale
Dry Film Testing
 Mandrel Bend (ASTM D 522-method B) Used to test resistance
of a coating to cracking and / or detachment from a metal
substrate
 Inclined Plane (ASTM D 4518-method A) Measuring static
friction of coating surfaces
 Impact Test (ASTM D 2794) Panels were subjected to both
direct and indirect impact of an 3.6 Kg, 12.5mm hemispherical
weight dropped from a maximum height of 1.2 M
 Cross Hatch Adhesion (ASTM D 3359) Standard Test Methods
for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test
Dry Film Results
Product
Inclined Mandrel
Cross hatch
Plane
Bend Impact adhesion
SLA 2020 0.117 Pass Pass
SLA 2030 0.12 Pass Pass
4B
5B
Static coefficient of
Friction
Dry Film Comparisons
0.2
0.185
0.173
0.135
0.15
0.117
0.1
0.05
0
DH43810
Dag 154
DH43807
Products
SLA 2020
Dry Film Conclusions
 Outstanding Adhesion
 Improved Coefficient of friction
 Comparable flexibility
Cerflon®
“Making today’s products better…
Shaping tomorrow’s products!”