Thermoplastic Coatings
Thermoplastic materials are one of the many types of coatings known for their recyclability and application versatility.
Thermoplastics soften when heated, and the more the heat is administered, the less viscous they become. The process of curing is completely reversible, making it possible to remold and recycle the material without its physical properties being negatively affected. The materials used to provide high strength, flexibility, and shrink-resistance and can serve in both low and high-stress applications.
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Thermoset Powder Coatings
Thermoset materials are used for the majority of powder coating processes because they can provide a surface layer that is both durable and decorative.
Most thermoset powders have a molecular weight lower than that of thermoplastic materials and higher than that of liquid coatings. Thermosets are solid resins that, when heated, melt, flow, and—unlike thermoplastics—can crosslink with one another or other reactive substances to form compounds with higher molecular weights. After curing, a thermoset coating remains thermally stable, meaning it cannot be melted back into a liquid from further heating.
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Specialty Materials
Specialty materials includes several different customizable products such as PLASTISOL, SYNLEX (synthetic latex) and NATLEX (natural latex), as well as other plasticizer blends and compounds.
Custom formulations are mixed based on customer needs providing chemical and physical properties in a wide range of colours and textures.
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Liquid Coatings
Liquid coatings comprise a liquid carrier and solids, which are the components left once the coating is dried. The solid portion of liquid coatings includes resins that provide the tough coat once dried, pigments that provide the color, and additives that instill new properties, such as regulating how fast the coating dries, increasing UV protection, or inhibiting rust and corrosion.
From durable solvent-borne coatings to waterborne solutions to fast-curing ultraviolet (UV) and electron beam (EB) finishes, our versatile liquid coatings can meet every coatings challenge.
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