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Powder Coating of Heat Sensitive Substrates

Introducing
3 Innovative powder coating technologies from:

UV and low temperature powder coatings for

Heat Sensitive Substrates

Powder Coating Powder Coating - What & how

What ?
Powder coating is a dry finishing process, using finely
ground particles of pigment and resin, which are
electrostatically charged and sprayed onto a part to be
coated. The charged particles adhere to the parts until
melted and fused into a tough, even coating through
the application of heat and energy.

How ?
Electrostatic
In this method of application, a high voltage generator is used to charge an
electrode at the tip of the powder gun. This creates an electrostatic field (or
corona) between the gun and the substrate. Gas molecules in the air pick up
electrons emitted from the corona. This negative charge is, in turn, transferred to
the powder particles as they are propelled from the gun head towards the
substrate. The charged powder particles are deposited on the earthed substrate.

powder coating - the benefits

one coat process

durable & tough
chemical resistant
humidity resistant
no harmful solvents
design flexibility
cost effective
seamless finish
cut/drill without damage
environmentally friendly

 High performance, Low Temperature cured

powder coating

excellent edge coverage & post cure cracking resistance

very good moisture / heat resistance -steam test
very good appearance & surface hardness
very good chemical resistance
various finishes possible including
low gloss
smooth surface, medium or coarse texture
all colours

 Low Temperature cured powder coating

for non-critical applications
an extensive range of technologies and capabilities for HSS
substrates
includes primers, top coats & single coat finishes
good appearance, chemical resistance & surface hardness
various finishes possible including
matt to gloss
smooth surface, medium or coarse texture
all colours

 Xienta - UV Cured Powder Coating

outstanding flow and appearance
excellent moisture / heat resistance
very good chemical resistance
very good scratch & mar resistance
excellent surface hardness
excellent exterior durability
various finishes possible including
low to high gloss
smooth surface, medium or coarse texture

Current Uses
Office / Laboratory furniture MDF ( desks , cabinets, partitions, benches)
Kitchen cupboard doors MDF ( plain, profiled, )
Kitchen shelving and carcasses- MDF ( usually white, rounded edges )
Nursery furniture, chairs, cots, tables, etc - MDF ( bright colours, rounded
edges, )

Shelving, - MDF ( domestic, commercial, rounded edges, special effects, special

colours )

Storage boxes / cubes - MDF ( plants, books, CDs, cloths, etc )

Domestic furniture MDF ( bed ends, tables, chairs, doors, wall panels, )
Table tennis table tops MDF ( blue, green, hard wearing )
Sanding Primer Any HSS surface ( one coat, eliminates multi sanding, )

Low temperature cured powder coatings

Current Uses contd
Ceiling tiles ( gypsum board, soft board, hard board, smooth, textured, )
White sign board smooth Plywood ( prepainted white for sign writing use )
Stained decorative timber panels Plywood ( transparent coated ply panels
for ceilings, walls, shops fitouts, )

Pre primed plywood panels Plywood ( preprimed to save time and cost for
decorative coating with wet paint )

FRC Sheet cement based sheet ( decorative exterior / interior cladding, )

Colour coded Plant racking shelves - Plywood ( assist with customer
identification, non slip, water resistant )

Clear coated Pallet tops / Flooring Plywood / Particle Board

(water proof,

E0 formaldehyde emissions )

Colour coded Fruit Bin ends Plywood ( identify various fruits in bins )

Low temperature cured powder coatings

Current Uses contd
Hospital neonatal baby warmer.- Plastic
( all metal and plastic components colour matched,
easy clean, no moulding rejects, tough suface.)

End caps for partitions Plastic ( colour

matched to the aluminium components)

Electrical components Plastic (decorative

face plates, mouldings, switches )

Towel rail brackets Plastic ( decorative

harder wearing, easy multi colours,)

Ceiling fans and extractors Plastic

(fan blades, assembly housings, replaces metal)

Typical coating plant layout

Convection

powder booth

I.R. pre-gel
Can be retro fitted
to an existing
Powder coating line

UV cure
(

Not always required

depending on board
or substrate

Pre-heat zone

load

board stabilisation

unload

Substrate considerations
Major considerations to be taken into account
when selecting a grade of MDF (or other
engineered wood product) for Powder
Coating are:
board stability at powder curing temperatures
fibre length / wood composition
core density
moisture content
resin content / type
machineability

Orica MDF resin technology

Orica Adhesives & Resins, in conjunction with
Orica Powder Coatings, have developed an MDF
resin technology enhancing the properties of
engineered wood products making them more
suitable for powder coating
The key benefits of the Trimatrx resin are;
Increased powder attraction to the substrate
Increased heat stability of the substrate
Improved machineability of MDF etc
Low E rating

Test DIN 68861 Part 1-

Furniture Surfaces- Behaviour at Chemical Influence

Requirements:
Pass 1B rating
Minimum for all
materials (Rating
from 1A to 1F, A is
the highest)
1A= No visible stain
or other effect
1B= Slight stain or
other effect
1F= Severe stain or
other effect

No
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27

Rating Results for each finish

Exposure Chemicals
Vinegar
10% Citric acid in water
10% Sodium Carbonate in water
10% Ammonia in water
Ethanol
White wine, Red wine
Beer
Cola
Coffee
Tea
Black currant
Milk
Water
Petrol
Acetone
Butyl acetate
Butter
Olive oil
Mustard
Salt
Onion
Lipstick
Disinfectant
Ball point pen
Stamping Ink
Detergent
Cleaning solution

Time
Vinyl Wrap Melamine Urethane HPL
16 hrs
1A
1A
1A
1A
16 hrs
1A
1A
1A
1A
16 hrs
1A
1A
1A
1A
16 hrs
1A
1A
1A
1A
16 hrs
1A
1A
1A
1A
16 hrs
1A
1A
1A
1A
16 hrs
1A
1A
1A
1A
16 hrs
1A
1A
1A
1A
16 hrs
1A
1A
1A
1A
16 hrs
1A
1A
1A
1A
16 hrs
1A
1A
1A
1A
16 hrs
1A
1A
1A
1A
16 hrs
1A
1A
1A
1A
16 hrs
1A
1A
1A
1A
10 secs
1B
1A
1C
1A
10 secs
1A
1A
1A
1A
16 hrs
1A
1A
1A
1A
16 hrs
1A
1A
1A
1A
16 hrs
1A
1A
1A
1A
16 hrs
1A
1A
1A
1A
16 hrs
1A
1A
1A
1A
16 hrs
1F
1B
1A
1B
16 hrs
1A
1A
1A
1A
16 hrs
1F
1F
1F
1F
16 hrs
1F
1D
1B
1C
16 hrs
1A
1A
1A
1A
16 hrs
1A
1A
1A
1A

LPL TrimatrxXienta
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1B
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1B
1A
1A
1B
1B
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1C
1B
1A
1A
1A
1A
1F
1F
1F
1E
1B
1B
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A

meeting the standards DIN 68930 - summary

Test method

Standard

Laminate

Chemical exposure

1C

1A

1B

1B

1B

Abrasion resistance

2E

2B

2C

2C

2B

Scratch resistance

4E

4A

4A

4B

4A

Glowing cigarette

6A

6A

6C

6C

6B

Dry Heat

7C

7A

7A

7A

7A

Wet heat

8B

8A

8A

8A

8A

Rating from A to F; A is the highest

GE Advanced Materials Noryl GTX resin

Orica Camel Customcoat powder coat
Advanced Aesthetics

NORYL GTX is a registered trademark of the General Electric Company

Dulux & Customcoat are registered trademarks of Orica Australia Limited

Introduction
> Noryl GTX resin is a high heat engineering
thermoplastic optimised for primer less electrostatic
powder coating and has high chemical resistance with
excellent powder transfer efficiency and adhesion
performance.
> Customcoat powder coat is a high performance
powder optimised for use on parts made with Noryl
GTX resin, giving the applicator a broad processing
window and the excellence in aesthetics, efficiency &
coating performance.

Why Powder coat?

> Broad aesthetics range, of colours, effects, gloss and
textures
> Very minimal VOCs and Eco friendly
> Excellent utilisation efficiency of coating
> Very durable finish
> Weld & flow lines no concern
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>
>

Excellent UV and chemical resistance

Excellent edge wrapping
Colour parity of metal, wood & plastic components for life
Indoor & outdoor weathering options

Powder coat process considerations

> Plastic parts need to have low moisture content
prior to powder coating
> Use good part handling practice to prevent
surface contamination
> Utilises traditional equipment and gives best
results when good process control exists

Plastic Processing Considerations

> Do not use mold releases
> Use good part handling practices to prevent
surface contamination
> Use good injection molding practice to minimise
molded in stresses
> Seek optimum surface quality

Why powder coat plastics?

> Reduce working capital all moldings are black
> Efficient and environmentally friendly painting
> Very durable finish
> Aesthetic parity of metals, wood & plastics for life
> Weld & flow lines no concern
> Broad range of colours, effects, gloss levels & textures
> Facilitates innovative product design

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