Talisman 10/30

Nylon (11/12)

PROPERTIES OF THE POWDER

Bulk Density

0.40 g/cm³

0.60 g/cm³

Particle Size

<280 µ

<280 µ

Fluidising Characteristics

Excellent

Excellent

PROPERTIES OF THE MATERIAL

Melting Point

155ºC

180-185ºC

Hardness – Shore A

98

98

Hardness – Shore D

58

75

Impact Strength – plate drop tests (Plascoat Method)

>300 drops

>300 drops

Elongation at Break

400%

50%

Food Contact Approval

Yes

Yes

PROPERTIES OF THE COATING

Adhesion (Un-primed steel plates)

A1

A1

Salt Spray Resistance (500 hrs) – loss of adhesion

<15mm

Complete

Abrasion Resistance (Taber)

Stroke Test (Plascoat Method)

69mg

12,000-17,000 strokes

67mg

9,000-20,000 stokes⁽¹⁾

Heat Resistance (4hrs @ 130ºC)

PASS

PASS

Heat Resistance (4 mths @ 90ºC)

No discolouration

Yellowing

Odour Test (3hrs @ 80ºC)

Washing Agent Resistance (10 x 24 hr cycles)

PASS

PASS

PASS

PASS

FOOD STAINING

Tomato Juice

PASS

PASS

Blackcurrant Juice

Eosin Technical Dye

PASS

PASS

FAIL

FAIL

WATER ABSORPTION

ISO 62

<0.05%

2%

Note:   All coating tests were carried out in our laboratory on mild steel plates or wirework.  ⁽¹⁾ Depending on source of nylon