Architectural Qualicoat
Powder Coatings


Architectural Coatings, Polyester Powders, Qualicoat Polyester

29th June 2020 – Architectural Powder Coatings

Excellent
durability

Architectural Qualicoat Polyester Coatings formulated for excellent mechanical, weathering resistance properties and where a tough decorative finish is required.

Qualicoat
approved

QUALICOAT is a quality label for licensed coaters.

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Online

Tested and Approved for the quality mark

Thermaset Limited offer a range of architectural qualicoat 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. Designed for use on architectural applications such as buildings, window frames, fascia and fencing.

Architectural powder coatings serve as a protective layer for architectural elements like aluminium extrusions, window frames, and doors in buildings. Unlike traditional liquid coatings, these are applied as dry powder and solidify under heat to form a tough, long-lasting finish. This method ensures a consistent coating thickness, excellent coverage, and a smooth surface. These coatings not only enhance the appearance of architectural components but also shield them from corrosion, weather damage, and UV rays.

Durability and Longevity

Architectural powder coatings outperform traditional liquid coatings in durability. They’re engineered to endure harsh environmental conditions, ensuring lasting protection for coated surfaces. The curing process makes them resistant to chipping, scratching, fading, peeling, and corrosion. This durability ensures that buildings maintain their appearance and strength, even when faced with tough weather and daily use.

Environmental Sustainability

In today’s world, being eco-friendly is important. Our architectural powder coatings aren’t just strong and long-lasting; they’re also good for the environment. They don’t contain harmful substances like volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), making them a green choice for architectural projects.

Aesthetic Versatility

We understand that architectural design is a reflection of creativity and innovation. That’s why we offer a wide range of colours, textures, and finishes to suit any design vision. Whether you’re aiming for a sleek, modern look or a rustic, textured finish, our architectural powder coatings can bring your creative concepts to life. Coatings can be matched to customer supplied samples or to many of the RAL and BS colour ranges.

Versatile applications

Architectural powder coatings are useful for both indoor and outdoor applications. They provide sturdy, good-looking finishes for metal surfaces, resisting weather damage, rust, and sunlight. Indoors, they improve aesthetics and are easy to maintain. Outdoors, they protect structures from tough weather, keeping them looking good and structurally sound. With lots of colour options and textures, architectural powder coatings are perfect for projects like commercial buildings and city landscapes.

Qualicoat Powder Coating

Technical Details

Mechanical Tests


Flexibility (cylindrical mandrel)ISO 1519Pass minimum 5mm
Buchholz HardnessISO 2815Pass minimum 80
ImpactISO 6272-2Pass minimum 2.5Nm
Erichsen cuppingISO 1520Pass minimum 5mm
Adhesion (2mm cross hatch)ISO 2409Pass Gt 0

Chemical Tests


Constant HumidityISO 6270Pass 1000 hours
Boiling Water2 hoursNo defects or detachments
Acetic Acid Salt SprayISO 9227After 1000 hours / 10cm scratch:
Total corrosion < 16mm2
Sulphur DioxideISO 3231After 24 cycles, infiltration < 1mm from scratch
Mortar ResistanceEN 12206-1Easy to remove, no staining

Weathering Tests


Accelerated WeatheringISO 11341After 1000 hours, gloss retention > 50%
Natural Weathering (Florida)ISO 2810After 12 months exposure, gloss retention > 50%

Test Conditions:
Unless otherwise specified, all above tests have been carried out under laboratory conditions on 0.8mm aluminium panels prepared to the specifications described in the Qualicoat standard 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.

QUALICOAT is a quality label for licensed coaters.

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Specification of Powders

Architectural Qualicoat Powder Coatings

TLQ – G

Architectural Qualicoat Gloss Polyester Powder Coatings

TLQ – S

Architectural Qualicoat Semi-Gloss Polyester Powder Coatings

TLQ – M

Architectural Qualicoat Matt Polyester Powder Coatings

TLQ – G: P-1434
TLQ – S: P-1435
TLQ – M: P-1483

Thermasets’ Architectural Qualicoat Polyester (Gloss and Semi-Gloss) coatings can be matched to customer supplied samples or to many of the RAL and BS colour ranges.

Thermaset Limited Architectural Qualicoat Polyester Powder Coatings can be applied by manual or automatic electrostatic spray equipment, an even dry film thickness of 60-70 microns is recommended. Only one batch and one spray run should be used for components that will be visible simultaneously after assembly.

Suitable for electrostatic spray.

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

GLOSS
10 – 18 minutes @ 180°C peak metal temperature
8 – 16 minutes @ 200°C peak metal temperature

SEMI-GLOSS & MATT
10 – 18 minutes @ 200°C peak metal temperature
15 – 25 minutes @ 190°C peak metal temperature

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

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Additional Information

Architectural Qualicoat Powder Coatings

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 Architectural Polyester Powder Coating.

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.

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

This product is intended for use only by professional applicators in industrial environments. Consult the relevant Material Safety Data Sheet available from Thermaset.

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 advices 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.

Thermaset Limited Architectural Polyester 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, Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), Benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP), Dibutyl phthalate (DBP), Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP)

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Powder Types

Architectural Qualicoat Powder Coatings

Qualicoat Polyester
Architectural Gloss


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Qualicoat Polyester
Architectural Semi-Gloss


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Qualicoat Polyester
Architectural Matt


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