We make the following coating products:

Wireguard

Plascoat's Wireguard powder is an alternative coating powder to PVC and is lower in cost than PPA 571. It has been specifically developed for wire products and produces a consistent finish, with no pinholes

Benefits at a glance

Wireguard F40

Wireguard F40 is a powder based on a blend of polyolefins and is supplied for the fluidised bed coating of wire articles. 

(Wireguard F40 is ideal for large volume wire coating projects due to the reduced energy required during production)

  1. coating has an attractive gloss finish
  2. The low melt viscosity of the material allows minimal application temperatures and thus saves on energy
  3. available in a dip grade

Wireguard XT

(Plascoat Wireguard XT has been specifically designed to provide a long-lasting, tough coating for exterior applications to steel and galvanised steel wire. It is based on an alloy of acid modified polyolefins and is Halogen free. The combustion fumes are low in smoke and have a low toxicity index.).

  1. resistant to stress cracking, adverse weather conditions, detergents, salt spray and typical airborne pollutants
  2. coating maintains excellent adhesion to the metal substrate without the need for a separate primer
  3. Wireguard XT also provides a good degree of electrical
    insulation, abrasion and impact resistance
  4. available in extrusion grade only