June 26, 2026

RilonElast: Proven Release Performance for Everyday Baking Applications

In bakeries around the world, consistent release performance is essential to maintaining efficiency, product quality, and reliable production schedules. For decades, American Pan (or Runex)’s RilonElast rubberized silicone coating has helped bakeries achieve exactly that — dependable release performance across a wide variety of baking applications.

Recognized by its distinctive reddish orange color, RilonElast has become a trusted solution for bakeries looking for a durable, versatile coating that supports daily production while helping extend bakeware life.

Designed for Versatility and Performance

RilonElast is formulated to provide easy release for a broad range of baked goods and is commonly used on many different types of tins and trays throughout industrial baking operations.

With proper handling and maintenance, bakeries can typically achieve between 700 and 2,000 bakes before recoating is needed, helping reduce downtime and support long-term operational efficiency.

Its performance advantages continue to make it a preferred option for bakeries that choose rubberized silicone coatings over alternative coating technologies such as ceramic or traditional fluoropolymer-based systems, while also offering a non-PFAS formulation designed to meet evolving industry and regulatory expectations.

Supporting Bakeries Beyond the Coating

At American Pan, coating performance is only part of the solution. Through our recoating and refurbishment services, we help customers maximize the life and performance of their bakeware while reducing unnecessary replacement costs.

Our specialized recoating facilities in Sweden and the United Kingdom support bakeries across Europe, including Germany, Poland, and the Nordic region, with professional pan refurbishment and recoating services designed to restore bakeware to optimal performance. In addition, we serve customers throughout Europe with these capabilities, ensuring consistent support across multiple markets.

The process has been refined through nearly 50 years of experience serving some of the world’s largest and most demanding bakeries.

An Environmentally Friendly Cleaning Process

As part of the refurbishment process, existing coatings, grease, and carbon buildup are removed using a chemical-free, high-pressure water cleaning process. This environmentally friendly methodology helps prepare pans for recoating without the use of aggressive chemical stripping methods.

Once cleaned, pans are recoated with RilonElast and cured in high-temperature ovens before being returned to the bakery — in many cases within just two to three weeks.

When needed, recovery and repair services can also help restore damaged pans, moulds, and grips before recoating takes place.

Benefits That Support Daily Bakery Operations

RilonElast helps bakeries improve efficiency across multiple areas of production:

• Achieve reliable release performance across a wide range of products
• Reduce or eliminate secondary release agents such as oils, silicone mats, and paper
• Extend bakeware life through recoating and refurbishment
• Reduce cleaning and maintenance time
• Improve productivity by minimizing depanning issues and product waste
• Support product consistency through improved dough flow and release
• Create a cleaner and safer production environment by reducing grease and oil buildup

Maximizing Coating Life Through Proper Handling

Like all bakeware coatings, RilonElast performs best when proper handling procedures are followed. Avoiding excess heat, high-temperature steam exposure, and unnecessary abrasion from bakery equipment can significantly extend coating life and help bakeries maximize the value of their pans.

With the right care and a reliable recoating program, bakeries can continue using their bakeware longer while maintaining the release performance needed for efficient production.

A Trusted Solution for Industrial Bakeries

From bread and buns to cakes and specialty baked goods, RilonElast continues to be a trusted coating solution for bakeries seeking dependable performance, operational efficiency, and long-term value.

Combined with American Pan’s refurbishment expertise and regional recoating capabilities across Europe, RilonElast helps bakeries keep production moving with confidence — bake after bake.