Low Temperature Powder Coating

Jotun Powder Coatings, one of the world’s leading producers and distributors of powder coatings, has announced the global launch of ‘Reveal Tempo,’ a new generation low temperature powder coating . This revolutionary powder coating addresses the demand of today’s Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) market for a powder coating that cures faster and/or at low temperatures, driving an increase in productivity, a reduction in energy costs and the ability to coat more heat sensitive objects. ‘Reveal Tempo’ has been developed forRead More …

In recent years, ongoing research and development has been devoted to formulating powder coatings that can cure at low temperatures, below 212ºF, without compromising durability or quality. These powders can be used on temperature-sensitive materials, as well as on massive parts that require enormous amounts of energy with other curing systems. Wood materials such as particle board and fiberboard, as well as glass and plastic products, can now benefit from a powder coated finish — products that would deform orRead More …

For application on heat-sensitive substrates like MDF, the powder must cure below 302°F (150°C) or even 212°F (100°C). Several approaches have been developed to achieve this goal, ranging from low-temperature-cure conventional chemistries to radiation-curable evolving chemistries. A vast number of published articles and patents have confirmed the ability of UV-curable technologies to produce glossy, smooth coatings on MDF within three to five minutes of process time.8The main advantages of UV-cured powders include higher productivity and space savings due to shorterRead More …