Post Forming Powder Coatings

Post Forming Powders

Colour
flexibility

Post Forming Powder Coatings
can be matched to supplied samples or to
many of the RAL and BS colour ranges.

We can colour match almost anything!

Post Forming Powder Coatings can be matched to supplied samples or to many of the RAL and BS
colour ranges.

We can colour match almost anything!

Excellent
durability

  • Tough decorative finish
  • Excellent durability
  • Increased mar, scuff
  • Increased abrasion resistance
  • Superior flexibility

Flexible powder coatings

Thermaset Limited offer a range of highly flexible post-forming powder coatings designed for both interior and exterior use. This range is specially formulated on selected polyester resins and pigments to give a tough decorative finish with excellent outdoor durability, increased mar, scuff and abrasion resistance and superior flexibility to allow items to be formed to shape after powder coating.

Polyester Coatings

Post Forming Powders

Mechanical Tests

Flexibility (cylindrical mandrel)

ISO 1519

Pass minimum 5mm

Buchholz Hardness

ISO 2815

Pass minimum 80

Impact

ISO 6272-2

Pass minimum 2.5Nm

Erichsen Cupping

ISO 1520

Pass minimum 9mm

Adhesion (2mm cross hatch)

ISO 2409

Pass Gt 0

Scratch Resistance

ISO 1518-1

Pass 4 Kg

Chemical Tests

Constant Humidity

ISO 6270

Pass 1000 hours

Boiling Water

2 hours

No defects or detachments

Salt Spray Resistance

ASTM B117

Pass 1000 hours

Sulphur Dioxide

ISO 3231

After 24 cycles, infiltration < 1mm from scratch

Mortar Resistance

EN 12206-1

Easy to remove, no staining

Test Conditions:
Unless otherwise specified, all tests have been carried out under laboratory conditions on 0.8mm aluminium chromated panels and are given for guidance only. Actual product performance will depend on the circumstances under which the product is used. A powder coating dry film thickness of 60 - 70 microns was used.

Epoxy Polyester Coatings

Post Forming Powders

Mechanical Tests

Flexibility (0.25mm tinplate)

ISO 1519

Pass minimum 2mm (limit of equipment)

Buchholz Hardness

ISO 2815

Pass minimum 80

Impact

ISO 6272-2

Pass minimum 2.5Nm

Erichsen Cupping (0.25mm tinplate)

ISO 1520

Pass minimum 9mm (limit of substrate)

Adhesion (2mm cross hatch)

ISO 2409

Pass Gt 0

Scratch Resistance

ISO 1518-1

Pass 4 Kg

Chemical Tests

Constant Humidity

ISO 6270

Pass 1000 hours

Boiling Water

2 hours

No defects or detachments

Neutral Salt Fog

ISO 9227

Pass 250 hours, < 2mm creep from scribe

Mortar Resistance

EN 12206-1

Easy to remove, no staining

Test Conditions:
Unless otherwise specified, all tests have been carried out under laboratory conditions on 0.8mm degreased and zinc phosphated panels and are given for guidance only. Actual product performance will depend on the circumstances under which the product is used. A powder coating dry film thickness of 60-70 microns was used.

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Specification of Powders

Post Forming Powder Coatings
Colours Available

Thermasets’ Post-forming powder coatings can be matched to customer supplied samples or to many of the RAL and BS colour ranges.

Gloss Levels
Gloss, Semi-Gloss, Matt
Specific Gravity

Polyester Coatings:

  • 1.2 – 1.8 depending on colour

 

Epoxy Polyester Coatings:

  • 1.3 – 1.8 depending on colour
Particle Size

Suitable for electrostatic spray

Stoving Schedules

See box label for recommended curing conditions. Typical values are:

  • 10 minutes @ 180o C peak metal temperature
Storage & Shelf Life

12 months when stored in cool (below 25° C) dry conditions. Open boxes must be resealed.

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Properties of Powders

Post Forming Powder Coatings
Application

Thermaset Limited Post-forming Powder Coatings can be applied by manual or automatic electrostatic spray equipment. Even dry film thickness is recommended.

  • Polyester Coatings: 60 - 70 microns is suggested
  • Epoxy Polyester Coatings: 60 microns is suggested
Substrate Preparation

For maximum adhesion the substrate must be thoroughly cleaned of grease, rust etc. by shot blasting, solvent or chemical degreasing. For maximum protection it is essential to pretreat the substrate prior to the application of Thermaset Limited Post-forming Powder Coatings.

Aluminium

Aluminium components should receive a full multi-stage chromate conversion coating or similar chrome-free pretreatment to clean and prepare the substrate. Detailed advice should be sought from the pretreatment supplier.

Galvanized steel

Galvanized steel requires multi-stage pretreatment with either zinc phosphate or chromate conversion. Depending on the type of galvanizing, degassing or use of anti bubbling additives may be required. Detailed advice should be sought from the pretreatment supplier.

Ferrous substrates

Ferrous substrates require iron or zinc phosphate pretreatment. Detailed advice should be sought from the pretreatment supplier.

Exterior Durability

Polyester Coatings:
After 12 months exposure, minimal loss of gloss or colour change. No film breakdown or loss of protection.

Epoxy Polyester Coatings:
Not designed for long term exterior exposure. Some chalking and loss of gloss can be expected after 3-6 months continuous outdoor exposure.

Chemical Resistance

Generally good resistance to acids, alkalis and oil at normal temperatures.

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More Details

Post Forming Powder Coatings
Restrictions of Hazardous Substances (RoHS2)

Polyester Coatings:
Thermaset Limited Polyester Post-forming Powder Coatings range is suitable for use on items covered by Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012 (Directive 11/65/EU, ROHS 2). Products in the range contain none (or less than the maximum allowed amount) of the following restricted chemicals: Lead, Mercury, Cadmium, Hexavalent Chromium or their compounds, Poly-brominated biphenyl (PBB) or Poly-brominated diphenyl ether (PDBE) flame retardants.

Epoxy Polyester Coatings:
Thermaset Limited Epoxy-Polyester Post-forming Powder Coatings range is suitable for use on items covered by Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012 (Directive 11/65/EU, RoHS3). Products in the range contain none (or less than the maximum allowed amount) of the following restricted chemicals: Lead, Mercury, Cadmium, Hexavalent Chromium or their compounds, Poly-brominated biphenyl (PBB) or Poly-brominated diphenyl ether (PDBE) flame retardants, Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), Benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP), Dibutyl phthalate (DBP), Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP)

Health and Safety Precautions

This product is intended for use only by professional applicators in industrial environments. Consult the relevant material safety data sheet available from Thermaset.

Disclaimer

Our data sheets and sales literature are issued for the purpose of supplying product information. The information in this data sheet is not intended to be exhaustive and is based on the present state of our knowledge and on current laws: any person using the product for any purpose other than that specifically recommended in the technical data sheet without first obtaining written confirmation from us as to the suitability of the product for the intended purpose does so at his own risk. It is always the responsibility of the user to take all necessary steps to fulfil the demands set out in the local rules and legislation. Always read the Material Safety Data Sheet and the Technical Data Sheet for the product if available. All advice we give or any statement made about the product by us (whether in this data sheet or otherwise) is correct to the best of our knowledge but we have no control over the quality or condition of the substrate or the many factors affecting the use and application of the product. Therefore, unless we specifically agree in writing, we do not accept any liability whatsoever for the performance of the product or for any loss or damage arising out of the use of the product. All products supplied and technical advice given are subject to our standard terms and conditions of sale. You should request a copy of this document and review it carefully. The information contained in this data sheet is subject to modification from time to time in the light of experience and our policy of continuous improvement. It is the user’s responsibility to verify that this data sheet is current prior to using the product.

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Powder Types

Post Forming Powder Coatings

Polyester Coatings
Post-forming

Technical Data Sheet

Epoxy Polyester Coatings
Post-forming

Technical Data Sheet