GLAS-LOK®
thermoplastic coatings
OVERVIEW
The glass thermoplastic solution.
GLAS-LOK® is the Protech Group’s line of thermoplastic powder coatings developed specifically for the safety coating of glassware and ceramic products. GLAS-LOK® powders sur-round the substrate in a durable plastic coating therefore reducing the risk of glass and ceramics shattering upon impact. When a receptacle or light fixture coated with GLAS-LOK® does break, the contents remain locked within the durable plastic coating. This minimizes risk, reduces cleanup times and allows for proper disposal.
GLAS-LOK® powders are available in transparent colors. They are the ideal coating solution for many applications including florescent light bulbs, reagent bottles and high-end chandeliers.
How does it work?
GLAS-LOK® is formulated as a functionalized polyethylene copolymer that specializes in glass adhesion, to improve mechanical resistance to fragile products. It can be applied by fluidized bed or electrostatic spray.
MAIN FEATURES
- Prevents the dispersion of glass upon impact.
- No primer or curing required provides major energy savings.
- No plasticizers or phthalates.
- Ideal coating solution for a glass and ceramic products.
- Environmentally friendly.
PROVEN PERFORMANCE
| TYPE | METHOD | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity | ASTM D792 | 0.943 g/cm3 |
| Adhesion | ASTM D4541 | >1,527 PSI (10.7MPa) |
| Hardness | ASTM D2240 | 50 |
| Impact Resistance | ASTM D2794 | >384 in./Lbs. (43 Joules) |
| Tensile Strength | ASTM G638 | 2207 PSI (15.2MPa) |
| Elongation (%) | ASTM D638 | 305% |
| QUV | ASTM G53 | 2,000 hours, no significant change in color or gloss |
| Taber Abrasion | ASTM D4060 | 61 mg loss, CS 17 wheel |
| Flexibility (Conical Mandrel Bend) | ASTM D522 | 1/8 in (3.2mm), no cracks (>32%) |
| Melt Index | ASTM D1238 | 32 |
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Commercial & Industrial
Consumer Goods & Appliances
- Lighting
- Packaging
- Medical Supplies
- Glassware
- Glass Decorations
