Post Forming Powder
Coatings

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

Gloss, Semi-Gloss, Matt

Polyester Coatings:
1.2 – 1.8 depending on colour

Epoxy Polyester Coatings:
1.3 – 1.8 depending on colour

Suitable for electrostatic spray

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

10 minutes @ 180o C peak metal temperature

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

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

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.

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.

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

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)

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 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.