Low friction coatings tech news
On September 13, 2026, FoodFlow Systems announced the commercial availability of "PureGlide 1000," a specialized low--friction coating engineered for high--speed food and beverage packaging lines. The technology utilizes a PFAS--free, FDA--compliant polymer--ceramic hybrid matrix that reduces the coefficient of friction on stainless steel and aluminum surfaces to 0.08. By eliminating the need for traditional liquid lubricants, the coating prevents product contamination and reduces energy consumption in bottling facilities by approximately 12%. The solution is specifically designed to withstand rigorous Clean--in--Place (CIP) cycles without degradation.