Technology | Coating Performance | Benefits of Using PCL | Features | Typical Components
The spraying of thermoplastic powders
(including PPA®, Talisman®, Rilsan® and nylon) is a speciality at Plastic Coatings Ltd.
Electrostatically Sprayed Thermoplastics, as opposed to the more common electrostatic spraying of epoxy, epoxy polyester and polyester (also known as thermoset materials), this service is designed to provide our customers with a durable thermoplastic coating.
Plastic Coatings is an established industry name for the provision of coating solutions.
We operate within a number of industries and sectors, including automotive, construction, street furniture, sports, and more.
We offer a highly accredited service and cutting-edge facilities to undertake coating operations on all types of projects and project volumes.
Technology
The process of electrostatically sprayed thermoplastics is similar to powder coating. During this process, electrostatically charged thermoplastic powder particles are sprayed onto the substrate (component) which is earthed via its hanging point on the conveyor track. At this stage, the particles of powder are held on to the substrate (component) purely by the induced (electrostatic) charge.
Both component and powder are then stoved in accordance with best practice and the powder manufacturers’ technical guidelines, ensuring full melt and flow is achieved. The material does not chemically cure like a thermosetting powder, it simply flows into a smooth and very durable coating film when heated.
To give our customers full confidence in our abilities to carry out these processes robustly, our systems are regularly verified by the leading powder manufacturers. This is demonstrated through our Plascoat Systems/ Axalta Approval.
Coating Performance
The performance of any coating depends upon the pretreatment specified and all coatings should be considered as part of a coating system. Pretreatments include abrasive blasting (grit blast, sand blast, shot blast), conversion coatings (zinc phosphate, zirconium phosphate, iron phosphate, tri-cationic phosphate) and primer coats (zinc rich polyester, epoxy barrier primer, e-coat or electrophoretic coating).
Plastic Coatings Ltd is able to offer all of these treatments and more as in-house services and therefore can tailor a process to suit your technical requirements while providing a cost-effective solution.
Coating performance is often measured in Salt Spray Resistance hours. Expected performance of a thermoplastic powder coat system could be upwards from 100 hours to well over 5000 hours with PPA material and a comprehensive pretreatment system.
Axalta has documented performance data on thermoplastics in harsh environments where the coating system has lasted over 20 years without the need for maintenance through repainting, for example.
Benefits
of Using PCL
Further to the treatments mentioned here, we also have in-house coating stripping facilities. This means that we can often support your coating refurbishment requirements too (the success of this process is subject to the condition of the parts requiring treatment/refurbishment).
Coating materials used are the PPA® range, Abcite® range and Electrostatic Nylon 11 and Nylon 12 (Rilsan®, Nylon PA 11 and Nylon PA 12).
Features
& Typical Components
Features:
Thicker coatings than traditional powder coating
Excellent corrosion resistance
Good abrasion resistance
Good impact resistance
Excellent weather resistance
Flexible
Warm to the touch
Excellent UV resistance
Good edge coverage
Easy clean
Typical Components:
Stadia seating
Rainwater gutters and downpipes
Roof rack components
Outdoor wirework
Garden equipment
Industrial roof insulation supports
Display equipment
Handrailing
Security posts
Barriers
Industrial/ commercial roofing fall arrest and outlet/ ventilation components
Filter screens/ frames
Vehicle underbody components
