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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Plascoat PPA 583 is a powder based on a blend of polyolefins and is supplied for the fluidised bed coating of metal articles. It melts at a lower coating temperature than other coating powders. This has been achieved without loss of stress crack resistance or loss of thermal stability. The coating has no adhesion to metal but offers a water resistant porous free coating. Plascoat PPA 583 is therefore ideal for coating items which will be exposed to sunlight for prolonged periods of time but which are not permanently fixed in position. Furthermore the coating has an attractive low gloss finish.
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TYPICAL USES
Lawn mower handles, Display racks
GUIDE TO TYPICAL COATING CONDITIONS
Recommended Pretreatment: Ensure metal is clean by thorough degreasing and removal of rust and mill scale.
Batch Operation: Metal pre-heat temperature: 270°C min. 360°C max Dip for 3-5 seconds. Post-heat cycle may be required to obtain smooth finish on thin metal. Water quench optional.
Automatic coating plant: Pre-heat oven 280°C for 2 to 4 minutes Dip 3 - 5 secs Post-heat oven 150°C for 2 to 4 minutes Water Quench Optional
The process temperature used should be the minimum to achieve an acceptable surface finish. Overheating may cause the coating to discolour later in storage or in service.
Thicknesses outside the recommended range may be detrimental to the properties of the coating.
For typical properties of the coating see below.
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TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF THE POWDER
TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF THE MATERIAL
STORAGE
Stored in a clean, dry area at ambient temperature the material will not deteriorate. However, in the interest of good housekeeping, stocks should be rotated.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Plascoat PPA 583 is supplied as a finely divided powder. Whilst there are no known health hazards associated with PPA 583, normal handling precautions for dealing with fine organic powders should be taken - i.e. excessive dust generation and inhaling of the powder should be avoided. Facilities may be required for removing excess dust from the working area during the coating of certain difficult items.
As with all polymeric powders, the material can ignite if brought into contact with a high temperature source or ignition - particularly in the fluidised condition.
Reference should be made to Plascoat Health and Safety Data Sheet HS511, available on request. |
TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF THE COATING
The following data applies to a 350 micron coating applied under standard conditions, onto 3mm thick steel. The pretreatment consisted of degreasing and shotblasting.
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Recommended Coating Thickness |
300 -1200 microns |
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Appearance |
Smooth, low gloss |
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Gloss |
ISO 2813 |
65 |
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Impact Strength
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Gardner (drop weight) ISO 6272 Direct 23°C |
2.0 Joules |
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Abrasion |
Taber ASTM D4060/84 H18, 500g load, 1000 cycles |
100 mg weight loss |
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External Weathering
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Tests are in progress but based on similar Plascoat products a life of at least 10 years continuous exposure in Northern Europe can be expected. |
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Chemical Resistance (at 23°C) |
- Dilute Acids 60°C - Dilute Alkali 60°C - Salts (except peroxides) - Solvents 23°C |
Fair Fair Fair Not recommended |
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Safe Working Temperature |
60°C max. continuous |
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| QUALITY
Plascoat is committed to the manufacture and supply of a wide range of thermoplastic coating powders. This service is backed by the unrivalled experience of over 50 years of powder coating application.
With a policy of continuous improvement to its range of products, Plascoat reserves the right to alter or amend any item. Stringent quality control procedures are carried out at every relevant stage of manufacture and Plascoat operates a quality management system approved by BSI in accordance with ISO 9001:2000. |
Plascoat
can also offer, through its factories in Europe, specialist
plastic coating equipment, an extensive
custom coating service
and a size reduction service for plastics and other materials.
Plascoat is a subsidiary member of the IPT Group of companies.
Plascoat is a UK registered trade name.
It should be appreciated that the information given here is, to the best of our knowledge, true and accurate. However, since conditions under which our materials and equipment may be used are beyond our control, recommendations are made without warranty or guarantee. |
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