However, with the new PP5011A product range, FreiLacke has been able to successfully counter this issue: Even with layer thicknesses that are far greater than those specified in the technical data sheet, the surface will remain uniformly flat; that means the surface structure in the range between 80 and 160 μm is very homogeneous. This has allowed FreiLacke’s coating specialists to successfully provide automated coating system processors and manual coaters with significantly greater flexibility and scope when it comes to coating their components with fine-textured powder coatings.
Practical test successfully completed
The new product range for decorative, matt surfaces is suitable for both outdoor and indoor industrial uses. It scores points with its flat, fine texture, good haptic qualities and an even surface structure regardless of the layer thickness. The product also boasts good light and weather resistance. It was developed tailor-made to customer specifications within just four weeks, and has already been successfully used in practise by a manufacturer of workshop equipment. “The PP5011 A is suitable for diverse surfaces, including lights and radiators”, says coating expert Andreas Hepting.
The powder coating is based on label-free, saturated polyester resins. It is crosslinked using an hydroxyalkylamide-based curing agent. The surface structure is created using a PTFE-containing additive as well as a special additive combination that meets all pertinent requirements.
Excellent anti-abrasion and adhesive properties
Also new to the Black Forest coating specialist’s product range is the powder mix for indoor use (PB5061). In addition to its decorative, matt surface, flat texture and good haptic qualities, it also boasts excellent anti-abrasion properties. With regard to the hybrid powder coating PB5061 based on epoxy and saturated polyester resin, the surface structure is kept very even in the range between 70 and 100 µm by way of a PTFE-containing additive. Its gloss level and abrasion resistance are achieved using special curing agents and additives.
The textured powder coating also boasts outstanding adhesive properties. These qualities are highly sought after within areas such as the functional furniture segment, which requires the bonding of corresponding attachments. “Wherever there are significant mechanical influences on components, and whether these occur within the shop fittings, functional furniture or kitchen area segments, this matt coating system convinces with its excellent anti-abrasion properties”, explains Hepting. Further areas of application for the new system include the workshop equipment, storage technology and consumer goods segments.
Systematic solutions.
FreiLacke has stood for innovative paints and coatings since 1926. The family-owned company has already entered its third generation and develops customised solutions for clients from the wheel and vehicle manufacturing industries, as well as those in the fields of mechanical and apparatus engineering, job coating, rail vehicles, wind power, functional furniture, storage technology, construction and sanitation, directly through its 600 employees at its Döggingen base in the Black Forest.
As a modern family-run company now in its third generation, the safeguarding of the head office is just as important as our worldwide sales and our international subsidiaries and partners.
The product range of Europe’s leading system coating provider covers the entire spectrum from industrial coatings, powder coatings and electrodeposition coatings to composite solutions.
International sales are handled by a global network of subsidiaries and partners around the world.
Environmental protection has always been a key priority for FreiLacke.
Therefore, the company makes every effort to develop environmentally friendly products, reduce emissions, packaging materials and waste and use resources sparingly.
In 2019, FreiLacke was honoured as one of the top 100 employers in Germany in the "Great Place to Work" competition and attaches great importance to training with a quota of 10%.
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