WET PRIMER (ANOPRIME)

GALVANIZED WASH (T-WASH)

ETCH PRIMER (BLACK)

AXALTA POWDERS & PRIMERS

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Axalta ZeroZinc Primer Powder – Best in Class and good for the planet!!

Featured recently in Surface World Magazine the article below outlines one of the innovative products Axalta Powder Coatings manufacture and we supply to many customers nationwide.

Alesta ZeroZinc stands for the next generation of Zinc-free anticorrosion primers from Axalta Coatings Systems.

The innovative powder primer not only combines best-in-class corrosion protection and environmental sustainability but also offers solutions ideally matched to different substrates.

Corrosion causes enormous damages every year which lead to high costs for maintenance and repair. Thus, an ideal corrosion protection offers great potential across all branches for reducing costs, enhancing operating reliability of products, parts and metal constructions as well as saving resources. Additionally trade coaters and companies with in-house painting facilities can strengthen their competitiveness through optimisation of corrosion protection.

An appropriate solution for each need

The Alesta ZeroZinc range of products provides an optimum solution for every substrate to be coated. “Steel Prime” is the ideal solution to protect ferrous metals from corrosion. “Edge Prime” stands for a formulation which has been developed especially for coating steel and aluminium with sharp edges. It is characterized by its exceptional high viscosity during the curing process. With “Antigassing Prime” the Alesta ZeroZinc product range offers a tailored solution for degassing substrates, galvanized steel and metallisation.

Reinforced barrier effect

The primers are formulated using High Density Crosslinking (HDC) technology. It strengthens the barrier effect : all Alest ZeroZinc anticorrosion primers create a completely sealed coating that isolates the substrate from it’s environment. Superb adhesion properties and excellent resistance to mechanical and chemical exposure are additional benefits of the protective layer. Typically the primer coated surface can be easily coated over with powder and liquid topcoats.

Environmentally sound and durable

Besides outstanding protection properties environmental sustainability becomes more and more important when it comes to anticorrosion primers. Alesta ZeroZinc can score with both. Its eco friendliness results from the formulation without Zinc and heavy metals. Thsu the epoxy anticorrosion primer is exempt from labelling requirements for hazardous substances.

Approved under the most severe conditions

There are virtually no limits to the application of Alesta ZeroZinc, because the primers have proved their outstanding properties regarding corrosion protection and durability according to DIN ISO 12944-6. They fulfill the requirements up to class C5-I long. In combination with an adequate pre-treatment, the primers provide durable best-in-class corrosion protection even under the most sever conditions such as aggressive atmosphere, high humidity and extreme climate.

Economic advantages for many applications

Due to it’s low density Alest ZeroZinc anticorrosion primers not only enable easier application and optimised recycling, but also increase productivity : more sqaure metres can be coated per kilo of primer. Primed parts can be stored ready and waiting for topcoat, and thanks to the excellent intercoat adhesion the topcoat can be applied without prior grinding. Another advantage is the reduced wear on the coating equipment eg electrode, venture and pistol parts, which originates from the less abrasive nature of ZeroZinc.

These advantages qualify Alesta ZeroZinc for many applications. These range from parts and metallic structures used in architecture, outdoor furniture, ironwork, vehicle chassis and bodies, agricultural equipment to industrial machinery and many other applications.

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ANOPRIME

Sold in 5ltr drums (shake very well before use.)

Anoprime is the only waterborne primer specifically formulated for use under powder coating. It is applied to metal substrates using an air-assisted spray gun, allowed to air dry for about 15 minutes after which an industrial powder coating is applied followed by a baking process.

The Anoprime primer, being a water-based material, is an environmentally friendly type of product having a “volatile organic compound” (VOC’s) factor of less than 20 gms/litre. (Guidelines indicate that 480gms/litre are acceptable until European legislation dictates otherwise).

Another important feature of Anoprime is that it contains no chromates. This is because we considered early on during its R & D stages that the health and safety of the operator applying the material was just as important as the environment.

Anoprime contains non-toxic anti-corrosion pigments which is the reason that the product has such outstanding weathering properties, i.e.1000 hrs ASTM B117 & ASTM G85. The choice of resin system has resulted in exceptional adhesion to ferrous & non-ferrous metals.

Feature	Benefit
Low VOC’s	environmentally friendly
Thins with water	saves on solvent costs
Low odour	improves working environment
Non-flammable	lower insurance premiums
Economic	applied at 10-12 micron film weight
One bake system	economical
100% compatible with water	equipment and spills can be cleaned with tap water
Non-toxic anti corrosive pigments	helps to comply with health and safety legislation

Feedback from customers using ANOPRIME suggests that many operations they had to perform prior to applying the powder coating finish have either become obsolete or have been considerably reduced i.e. coating of galvanized substrates and aluminium castings.

We are still surprised by the ingenuity of our customers as we understand that when a colour change of a finished item is desired or for the refurbishment of damaged goods Anoprime removes the need for shot blasting or stripping by use of corrosive and/or dangerous liquids.

Certain colours in powder coating (reds and yellows) are now offered as heavy metal free but have the undesired property of poor opacity. Metal substrates that have a coat of Anoprime appear to exhibit improved opacity of the cured powder film when applied at the same film weight.

Anoprime will also improve the efficiency of powder coating by overcoming the “Faraday Cage” effect.

Anoprime ASTM B117

Images of panels coated in a Qualicote approved Polyester Hipca White
subjected to 1000 hours ASTM B117.

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C-721 MORDANT SOLUTION (t-wash)

Sold in 5ltr and 25ltr drums.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Prepares New Galvanised Metal

Chemically Etches Galvanised Surfaces

Water-Based Product

Typical Use;
Suitable for use on new galvanized metal.

Colour Range ; Blue Colour in container.

SURFACE PREPARATION

To get the best results, ensure surfaces to be painted are sound, clean and dry (new surfaces particularly must be fully dry) and free from all defective or poorly adhering material such as dirt,grease and wax.
De -Grease where necessary with a suitable oil and grease remover. Rinse with clean water to remove residues.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Apply a liberal coat of Mordant Solution by brush and allow to dry. If the surface ails to turn black overall, the most likely cause is contamination of the surface or the presence of a factory applied pre-treatment. Rinse the surface
thoroughly and abrade, using a suitable abrasive paper. Remove all residues and re-apply, Avoid over-application as pooling of the wash will result in the formation of a fine brown deposit of copper.
After treatment the surface must be rinsed with clean water to remove all residues and then allowed to dry before priming.
The pre-treated surface should be over coated with an appropriate metal primer within 48 hours or before contamination can recur.

APPLICATION METHOD
Brush only. Do not spray.
Practical Coverage
10 meters squared per liter

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ETCH PRIMER BLACK

Quick drying pigmented primer

All recommendations made and information supplied are to assist customers, they do not infer any legal warranty or liability.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Etch Primer Black is a single pack pigmented primer based on phenolic-modified polyvinyl-butyral resin.
Ferrous and non-ferrous substrates may be treated and it is particularly suitable for application to shotblasted
steel surfaces.
The product may be applied by brush, dip or spray and is supplied at brushing viscosity. Brushing is
recommended only on small areas.
Metal surfaces coated with Etch Primer Black may be flame cut or welded without affecting weld strength.
Spot welding is more difficult due to the increase in electrical resistance.
No charring, blistering or peeling occurs outside of the immediate area during welding and only a local
touch-in is required to protect the welded area.
Etch Primer Black is totally free of chromate containing pigmentation.