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Whitford QAC Approval

Whitford QAC Approval Continues at PCL since 2005...

QAC plaque presented to PCL

Back in July 2005, PCL were amongst a select few companies that were selected by Whitford World Wide (the manufacturers of Xylan and Xylar range of flouropolymer materials) for a new supply chain approval that would offer specifiers of Whitford materials a greater level of confidence around the material applicators.

The ‘Quality Approved Coater’ (QAC) status would differ from ‘Quality Recommended Coaters’ in that Whitford would carry out a detailed compliance audit that would verify an applicators processes and controls.

The QAC audit covers all the key aspects of using the materials correctly to ensure the very best coating performance in the field. The areas covered include –

  • Storage of material, correct storage temperature and use-by-dates adhered to
  • Pre-treatment process control (including grit blasting and phosphate treatments)
  • Material application to correct standards
  • Coating thicknesses, Adhesion and Cure tests
  • Oven cure profile verification
  • Samples tested (Salt Spray Test) to ASTM B117 to further verify correct material application techniques

This latest approval certificate (see download page) has been issued following successful audit of our brand new plant and equipment in our new premises.

Why not contact our sales team now to see how Plastic Coatings proven material application systems can help solve your coating problems?

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