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EF-SERIES™

thermoset powder coatings

The functional thermoset powder solution.

OVERVIEW

The functional thermoset powder solution.

The Protech Group’s EF-SERIES™ is the ideal coating solution for high corrosion and chemical resistant requirements. These powders can be used as a one-coat protective application or as the base coat in a three-coat system. EF-SERIES™ powders are formulated to provide a flexible yet extremely durable finish. These epoxy powders have also proven to provide superior adhesion properties and superior resistance to delamination and cathodic disbondment. EF-SERIES™ conforms to ASTM 775-86 and ASTM 775-89 and has been approved by the U.S. Federal Highway Administration for the protective coating of shotblasted reinforcing bars. EF-SERIES™ is also an ideal application for metal packaging used in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, chemical and food industries. The powders are completely impermeable prevent-ing the metal packaging from coming into contact with the enclosed contents. EF-SERIES™ coatings are 360º powders which allows a consistent application to the entire inner area of the substrate. They are totally inert powders compliant with global regulatory agencies such as the FDA. EF-SERIES™ demonstrate excellent abrasion and chemical resistance.


MAIN FEATURES
  • Superior resistance to cathodic disbondment and delamination.
  • Ideal as one coat pipe protection or base for three coat application.
  • Excellent chemical and abrasion resistance.
  • Highly flexible.
  • Excellent adhesion to steel and other potentially oily metallic substrates.
  • Ideal application for concrete reinforcing bars and pipes.
  • Meets ASTM 775-86 and ASTM 775-89.
  • Approved by the U.S. Federal Highway Administration for the protective covering of shot blasted bars.
  • Inert coatings compliant with global regulatory agencies (eg FDA) requirements for direct contact.
  • Consistent smooth 360 º finish.
  • Totally impermeable, coating.

PROVEN PERFORMANCE
PRE-TREATMENTFor steel and Aluminum–Phosphating or Zirconium or other suitable surface treatment
APPLICATION CONDITIONSElectrostatic powder spray 40 to 100 kv
FILM THICKNESSFor normal usage 1.5 to 4.0 mils (Color and finish type related)
HARDNESSHB to 4H (Formulation related)
SPECIFIC GRAVITY1.2 to 1.75 (Color related)
COVERAGE160 to 110 ft² / lbs / mil at 100% efficiency (Color related)
BAKING SCHEDULEMETAL TEMPERATURE (Formulation Related) 8-10 minutes at 280ºF (138ºC) Super low temperature cure 8-10 minutes at 320ºF (160ºC) Low temperature cure 2-6 Minutes at 400 (205ºC) Fast Cure 7 minutes at 400ºF (205ºC) Regular cure 8+ minutes at 400F (205ºC) Slow cure

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
  • Pipes
  • Rebars
  • Valves
  • Flexible metal tube packaging
  • Potable water systems
  • Cosmetic packaging