Teflon Coating for Production Bakeware: A Guide by Mackies & AST
Every piece of Mackies bakeware leaves our facility with a fluoropolymer coating system applied by Australia Surface Treatments (AST) — Australia's only Chemours-licensed industrial coating applicator. Here's what you need to know about the coatings on your production bakeware.
PTFE or PFA — Which System Is on Your Bakeware?
Mackies uses two Chemours fluoropolymer systems depending on your production requirements:
- PTFE (Teflon) — Our standard system for bread pans, flat trays, and general-purpose moulds. Film build of 25–35µm. Excellent release at a lower cost per unit.
- PFA — Our premium system for high-volume 24/7 operations and automated depanning lines. Film build of 35–200µm. Thicker, more abrasion-resistant, and longer intervals between recoats.
Both systems are FDA food-contact compliant. For a detailed comparison, see AST's PTFE vs PFA coating guide.
Why Coating Quality Matters
A properly applied fluoropolymer coating eliminates or significantly reduces the need for greasing agents, delivers consistent product release, and protects the steel substrate from corrosion. The coating is the consumable part — the bakeware itself lasts decades with periodic recoating.
All Mackies bakeware is coated using genuine Chemours materials applied to manufacturer specification, with full batch traceability. Every coating job is backed by our lifetime workmanship warranty.
When to Recoat
Most production bakeries recoat their bakeware every 2 to 5 years depending on volume and product type. Signs you're due:
- Product sticking or requiring increased greasing
- Visible substrate showing through the coating
- Uneven release or inconsistent product shape
Recoating is almost always more economical than replacing bakeware. AST handles recoating for all Mackies bakeware — including strapped pan sets as complete assemblies. Read more in AST's guide on how long Teflon coating lasts.
Bakeware We Manufacture and Coat
- Bread pan sets (strapped)
- Flat trays and sheet pans
- Muffin, cupcake, and specialty trays
- Baguette and sub roll trays
- Custom moulds and forms
Mackies bakeware is designed and engineered in Australia for bakeries across Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and the Middle East. For the full rundown on coating options for production bakeware — including how we compare to Mecatherm, American Pan, Kaak, and Kempf equipment — see AST's comprehensive Teflon coating for bakeware guide.
Need a Quote?
Whether it's new bakeware with coating or a recoat on your existing fleet, contact Mackies on 1800 BAKE IT (1800 225 348) or request a coating quote from AST directly.