nacomindustries.com

WHO WE ARE

The Beginning

After working for a company then known as FLUOROCARBON CO. John Tonkinson and John Bryant decided they could do better so on June 1, 1988 they resigned and formed TEQCOM INDUSTRIES . TEQCOM would manufacture its own version of high purity fluid and gas handling components. TEQCOM was the new company and full of fresh ideas, creativity, and determination to be a top manufacturer with high purity fluid and gas handling products.

TEQCOM

TEQCOM'S business continued to grow and sales hit about $2 million a year. This allowed TEQCOM to hire more employees , purchase more machines, and expand the facilities size . This also allowed TEQCOM to develop new product. In December 2011 the companies assets were sold and the partnership was dissolved due to irreconcilable differences . After 23 years in business where the company had achieved close to $50 million dollars in sales, The owners of TEQCOM went their separate ways.

The end of TEQCOM and start of NACOM

While having to wait for the contractual obligations to be fulfilled Tonkinson continued expanding the product line he retained and that TEQCOM had manufactured. The new company would start as NACOM FLOW CONTROLS INCORPORATED and later dba NACOM INDUSTRIES. The name NACOM INDUSTRIES is a new yet familiar name where all of this type of product first started.

NACOM INDUSTRIES

Welcome to NACOM INDUSTRIES a subsidiary of NACOM FLOW CONTROLS INCORPORATED. NACOM INDUSTRIES aka "NACOM" is a manufacturer of High Purity Fluid and Gas handling products including any of the product once manufactured by TEQCOM. NACOM has put together a group of people that are skilled, have many years experience in precision machining fluoroplastic products along with assemblers that are mechanically inclined and understand how our product works along with its capabilities or limitations. We are NACOM INDUSTRIES and this is our product line.

nacom products

PTFE FITTINGS

PTFE CHECK VALVES

PTFE STOPCOCKS

Nacom manufactures a complete line of PTFE Fittings and Raised PTFE Flanges. Fittings are available in or " KF & TN MINI FITTING Series and a complete line of PTFE FITTINGS in sizes from 1/16" going up to 1.0" as a standard. Larger sizes are available on a custom basis. Fittings can be Fractional or Metric. Fitting types include NPT, TUBE , BAEBED, and FLARED

PTFE STOPCOCKS

PTFE CHECK VALVES

PTFE STOPCOCKS

Nacom's PTFE STOPCOCKS are precision machined with glass type finishes on the bore and stem of the valve providing you with easy turn and leak free operating. Sizes range from 1/16" going up to 1/2" diameter with port connections being NPT, TUBE and FLARED. 2 way , 3 way and 4 way configurations. Can be ordered with or without panel mount

PTFE CHECK VALVES

PTFE SOLENOID VALVES

NACOM's PTFE CHECK VALVES are designed for use where a valve inert to corrosive fluids of varying viscosities is required. Further they are designed with all wetted surfaces are fabricated from virgin PTFE to meet the tough requirements of the chemical microelectronics and petroleum industries. Available in sizes starting at 1/8" diameter going up to 1/2" diameter. NACOM's PTFE CHECK VALVES are 100% oring free. Port cpnnection types include NPT, TUBE and FLARED

PTFE SOLENOID VALVES

PTFE PNEUMATIC VALVES

PTFE SOLENOID VALVES

NACOM's PTFE SOLENOID VALVES are catagorized into 3 series types.

S series 1/8" .063 dia orifice . Round body or Square body with oring seat style

M series 1/8, 1/4, and 3/8 diameter. Round and Square body. Oring seat or Teflon seat. Port connection types include NPT, TUBE , and FLARED

A series 3/8" and 1/2" diameter Square body only , Teflon seat style Port connection types include NPT, TUBE, and FLARED.

ALL NACOM PTFE SOLENOID VALVES are available in 12 vdc, 24 vdc, 105 vdc, 115 vac and 230 vac

PTFE PNEUMATIC VALVES

We are committed to quality management and use advanced inspection techniques to ensure that every part we produce meets your exact specifications. Our team is dedicated to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

WHITE BANDIT VALVE

PTFE PNEUMATIC VALVES

We provide exceptional customer support and are always available to answer your questions and ensure your satisfaction. Our team is dedicated to providing the highest levels of customer service.

A SERIES PTFE PNEUMATIC DIAPHRAGM VALVES

Our advanced high-speed machining capabilities allow us to produce complex parts with exceptional accuracy and efficiency. We use cutting-edge software and machinery to deliver superior results.

PTFE BALL VALVES

A SERIES PTFE PNEUMATIC DIAPHRAGM VALVES

Our precision turning services provide high-quality cylindrical parts with tight tolerances. Our team of experts has experience working with a wide range of materials and can deliver fast turnaround times.

PTFE METER VALVES

A SERIES PTFE PNEUMATIC DIAPHRAGM VALVES

PRECISION PLUG VALVES

Our Swiss machining capabilities enable us to produce small, intricate parts with exceptional precision. We specialize in complex geometries and can work with a wide range of materials.

PRECISION PLUG VALVES

We design and manufacture custom fixtures to ensure accurate and repeatable results. Our team can work with you to develop the ideal fixture for your specific needs.

ACR VALVE

PRECISION PLUG VALVES

DI WATER VALVE

We have a rigorous quality assurance process in place to ensure that all of our parts meet the highest standards. We use state-of-the-art equipment to inspect and verify all of our work.

DI WATER VALVE

PRECISION PLUG VALVES

DI WATER VALVE

We have extensive experience working with aerospace companies to produce high-quality precision parts. Our expertise and attention to detail make us a trusted partner in the industry.

H20 POLO VALVE

LARGE ORIFICE PNEUMATIC DRAIN VALVE

Our advanced multi-axis machining capabilities allow us to produce complex parts with precision and efficiency. We can produce parts with up to 5-axis simultaneous machining, reducing setup time and increasing accuracy.

LARGE ORIFICE PNEUMATIC DRAIN VALVE

We specialize in high-volume production machining, with the capacity to produce thousands of parts per day. Our production processes are designed for maximum efficiency and quality.

PTFE SUCKBACK VALVE

LARGE ORIFICE PNEUMATIC DRAIN VALVE

PTFE PRESSURE REGULATOR

Our wire EDM capabilities allow us to produce intricate parts with tight tolerances. We use the latest wire EDM technology to ensure precision and accuracy.

PTFE PRESSURE REGULATOR

PTFE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE

PTFE PRESSURE REGULATOR

We offer tool and die making services to help you produce custom tools for your manufacturing processes. Our team can design and produce tools to meet your exact specifications.

PTFE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE

We offer reverse engineering services to help you recreate parts that are no longer in production. Our team can use advanced scanning technology to create accurate 3D models of your parts.

PTFE ASPIRATOR

PTFE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE

We are committed to providing the highest levels of quality assurance. Our quality control processes are designed to ensure that every part we produce meets or exceeds your expectations.

PTFE GAUGE ISOLATOR

300 SERIES FRONT TRIGGER PTFE SPRAT GUN

Our state-of-the-art CNC machining equipment allows us to produce precision parts with high accuracy and repeatability. We have experience working with a wide range of materials including aluminum, steel, and titanium.

300 SERIES FRONT TRIGGER PTFE SPRAT GUN

We specialize in custom machining solutions to meet the unique needs of our clients. Our team of experts will work with you to design and produce parts that meet your exact specifications.

100 SERIES REAR TRIGGER PTFE SPRAY GUN

300 SERIES FRONT TRIGGER PTFE SPRAT GUN

100 SERIES REAR TRIGGER PTFE SPRAY GUN

We offer rapid prototyping services to help you test and refine your designs before committing to full-scale production. Our team can produce high-quality prototypes quickly and efficiently.

PTFE NITROGEN GUN

ACR SERIES MULTIVALVE MANIFOLD

100 SERIES REAR TRIGGER PTFE SPRAY GUN

In addition to machining, we also offer assembly services to help streamline your production process. Our team can handle everything from simple sub-assemblies to complex finished products.

PTFE DISPENSE GUN

ACR SERIES MULTIVALVE MANIFOLD

We take quality control seriously and have rigorous processes in place to ensure that every part we produce meets our high standards. We use advanced inspection equipment to verify the accuracy of our work.

ACR SERIES MULTIVALVE MANIFOLD

We pride ourselves on providing exceptional customer service. Our team is dedicated to ensuring that every client is completely satisfied with our work, and we are always available to answer any questions you may have.

NACOMS PTFE PRODUCTS

All of NACOM's PTFE PRODUCTS are fabricated from virgin grade PTFE TEFLON.

NACOM uses 3 types of virgin grade PTFE for fabricating our product line

A. VIRGIN GRADE EXTRUDED PTFE

This is usually purchased in 6 foot rods

and is used for fitting bodies and ferrules

B. VIRGIN GRADE FREE FLOW COMPRESSION MOLDED PTFE RESIN

This is used for our valve bodies including preformed shape bodies

C. VIRGIN GRADE LOW FLOW COMPRESSION MOLDED PTFE RESIN

This is used on items such as bellows , poppets, and diaphragms

ALL OF NACOMS PTFE PRODUCTS ARE 100% VIRGIN GRADE MATERIAL REGARDLESS IF ITS COMPRESSION MOLDED OR EXTRUDED TYPE.

ALL OF THE MATERIAL NACOM PURCHASES TO USE WHEN MACHINING OUR PRODUCT IS LOT NUMBER TRACK WITH VENDOR CERTIFICATION WHICH IS KEPT ON FILE .

NACOM RESERVES THE RIGHT TO USE TEFLON MATERIALS FROM ALTERNATIVE SOURCES OTHER THAN DUPONT. PROVIDING THE ALTERNATIVE SOURCE MEETS NACOMS MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS . THE ALTERNATIVE SOURCE MUST BE CERTIFIED AND ALL MATERIAL MUST BE LOT TRACEABLE

ALL MATERIAL USED TO MANUFACTURE NACOM PRODUCTS IS 100% USA ORIGIN

who discovered teflon ?

The History of PTFE

PTFE was discovered accidently in 1938 by a young scientist looking for something else. ROY PLUNKETT was a chemist for E.I Chemours, He had earned a PhD from Ohio State University in 1936 his thesis was on the mechanism of carbohydrate oxidation. After joining Chemours Dupont Jackson Laboratory he was involved with developing a new chlorofluorocarbon refrigerant preferably something non toxic and non flammable to replace less desirable refrigerants like sulfer dioxide and amonia. And in 1938 when he stumbled upon TEFLON he was still only 27 years old. Many chemicals that were used as refrigerants before the 1930's were dangerously explosive. Chemours and General motors had developed a new type of non flammable refrigerant form of FREON called Refrigerant 114. Refrigerant 114 was tied up in an exclusive arrangement with General motors Frigidaire division and at that time could not be marketed to other manufacturers. Plunkett endeavoured to come up with a different form of refrigerant 114 that would get around Frigidaires patent control. The technical name for refrigerant 114 was Tetrafluorodichloroethae. Plunkett decided that his first task was to make a decent amount of this gas. Plunkett hoped to make a similar refrigerant by reacting hydrochloric acid with a compound called tetrafluoroethylene or TFE.

TFE itself was a little known substance and Plunkett decided his first task was to make a large amount of this gas

The History of PTFE

So on April 6 1938 while experimenting with tetrafluoroethylene gas with his assistant jack Rebok made about 100 pounds of it and stored the experiment in 1 kg canisters at temperatures conducive to dry ice until they were going to be chlorinated for the experiments. Dr Plunkett asked jack Rebok to set up their experimental apparatus with one of the TFE filled cylinders.Typically when a canister was opened the gas would flow out under its own pressure, but this time nothing happened. Yet the weight of the canister had not changed. Realizing there simply was not any gas left in the cylinder a puzzled plunkett tipped the cylinder upside down and a whitish powder fell onto the lab bench. They then scraped around some with a wire inside the cylinder to get some more of the powder.

What they got out of it certainly didnt add up, so there must be more inside. Eventually the two men decided to cut open the cylinder and found even more of the powder packed into the bottom of the cylinder. Plunkett often told people that his education and training had prepared him to recognize the novelty. He realized the TFE gas had polymerized - something not predicted by prevailing theory at the time, It had turned into a solid and then was known as PTFE . Polytetrafluoroethylene, this was caused with the iron surface inside the container acting as a catalyst. While he initially considered the experiment a failure, PTFE proved to have some remarkable properies, It was corrosion and high heat resistant, for instance , and had a very low surface friction

The History of PTFE

He recognized almost at once that the material was different and that it had potential. Dupont also saw this also. It fell to other chemists and engineers to find a good use for PTFE which was initially extremely expensive to produce and could not easily be shaped. The first application was on the Manhatten project where its corrosion resistance properties proved useful as a coating on valves and seals on the pipes holding highly reactive uranium hexafluoride at the uranium enrichment plant in Oak Ridge TENNESSEE.

The TEFLON trademark was registered in 1945 by KINETIC CHEMICALS which was a partnership between DUPONT and GENERAL MOTORS and was soon producing more than 2 million pounds of the branded PTFE each year . By the 1950's scientists had invented copolymers that kept most of the desireable chemical and mechanical properties of PTFE, yet were more easily molded or extruded thereby opening up to more practical applications.. Today TEFLON is used in a wide range of industrial applications.

So fast forward to today and DUPONT still has the trademarked name TEFLON and is producing TEFLON materials in resin form and can be purchased for extruding or molding a solid material. There are other companies that produce the material and is good as duponts version but they must call it by its true name POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE abbrev PTFE. Other companies such as 3M also produce it with the same quality as DUPONTS.

When using the word TEFLON in printed literature or any literature a person or company must advise that the word TEFLON is a registered trademark name for the material POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE.

TEFLON IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK BELONGING TO EI DUPONT DE NEMOURS CO

TEFLON IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK NAME OWNED BY EI DUPONT DE NEMOURS CO FOR THE MATERIAL KNOWN AS POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE abrev PTFE

WHEN THE INTERNET BECAME A REALITY DUPONT GOT CREATIVE AND DECIDED THAT SIMPLY ACKNOWLEDGING THAT TEFLON WAS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK BELONGING TO DUPONT , THEY DECIDED THEY COULD CHARGE A LICENSING FEE IN ORDER FOR THE WORD TEFLON BEING USED. THE WAY THEY FIGURE HOW MUCH THE FEE WILL BE IS BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF TEFLON YOU WOULD PURCHASE THE YEAR BEFORE. ITS BASED ON A PERCENTAE OF THE USAGE YOU USE .

NACOM USES ALOT OF PTFE AS MAJORITY OF OUR PRODUCT LINE IS FABRICATED OUT OF PTFE. WE USE DUPONT RESIN AND 3M RESIN WHICH BOTH ARE GOOD . IT DEPENDS ON DELIVERY TIME AS TO WHO WE USE FOR A ORDER. DUPONT LIKES TO CONTROL HOW MUCH MATERIAL ONE CAN GET AND WE CAN NOT ALLOW THAT FROM TAKING PLACE WITH THE AMOUNT OF PTFE MATERIAL WE USE

high purity fluid and gas handling products

NACOM INDUSTRIES FLUID & GAS HANDLING COMPONENTS