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Powder Coatings for ArchitecturalApplications: Powder Coatingsfor DesignCourse number: IFS01Provider Name: IFS CoatingsPresenter: Fiona Levin-Smith

Powder coatings – the basics

What is powder coating? Paint in a powder form Industrial manufactured Factory applied – metalsubstrates Sustainable alternative toliquid PVDF and anodizedfinishes

Applications for powder coating ArchitecturalAutomotiveApplianceFurnitureGeneral IndustrialInteriorsLightingIndustrial landscapingHigh performance architecturalpowders are different from otherpowder types.

How is powder made? Weigh out rawmaterials-pigment, hardner,resin Pre-mix Extruded Cooled Chipped Micronizer/Sieved Packed

Metal Pretreatment Powder – metal substratesSteel and aluminumPre-treatment very importantAluminum- clean, pretreat, rinse, dryChrome or non chrome - powderNO chrome primer requiredLiquid PVDF paints MUST have chromepretreatment and MUST have a chromeprimer

How is powder applied In a spray booth Parts to be coated are hungon a conveyor belt and aregrounded Powder in a hopper Pumped into a powder gunwith electrodes at the end of it Gun fires, powder picks up theelectrostatic charge Powder is attracted to thegrounded parts

Powder Spray booth

Spraying powder

Curing powder coatingsMeltFlowGelChemically React

Powder oven and finished goodsline

Powder coatings for architecture

Architectural powder coating –what is it? High performance organic coating Applied to architectural aluminumand steel Single or double coat Exterior and interior grade Durable resin systems – just likeKynar Excellent warranties available Residential, commercial,monumental applications

Exterior DoorsSkylightsStorefrontCurtain WallMullionsExtrusionsFencingHardwareCeiling Government

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Interior design urnitureRoom trimAccessoriesRacking dwareLightingPartitions

Architectural ApplicationsHigh performance architecturalgrade rFluoropolymerpowderInteriors plus lowvalue residentialapplicationsCommercialwindows, doors,storefront etc.Monumental, highvalue residentialwindows, doors,curtain wall etc.

Powder and AAMA

Powder and AAMAAmerican Architectural Manufacturers AssociationVoluntary specificationtest procedures andperformance requirementsfor pigmented organiccoatings on aluminumextrusions and panels

AAMA Specifications AAMA 2603 Standard polyester powder AAMA 2604 High performance SuperDurable powder AAMA 2605 High performanceFluoropolymer powder

AAMA tests Dry film hardnessAdhesionImpact resistanceAbrasion resistanceChemical resistanceCorrosion resistanceWeathering resistance

AAMA – Florida testing

AAMA 2603 – exterior exposure Panel tested for 1 yearin Florida No checking, crazingor loss of adhesionafter taping and onlyslight chalking andfading. 2603 applications tendto be windows, doors,fencing

AAMA 2604 – exterior exposure Panel tested for 5 years inFlorida Maximum of 5 Delta Echange in color,minimum 30% glossretention 2604 applications includewindows, doors, skylights,storefront, curtain walls

AAMA 2605 – exterior exposure Panel tested for 10 yearsin Florida Maximum of 5 Delta Echange in color,minimum 50% glossretention 2605 applications includewindows, doors,storefront, curtain wall –monumental, skyscrapersstadiums, hospitals,government buildings

Powder vs. liquid – color changeAAMA 2605 – 10 years Florida ellowGrey

Powder vs. liquid – glossAAMA 2605 – 10 years Florida 001234Years5678910

AAMA tests - comparisonAAMA 2603ChemicalresistanceAAMA 2604AAMA 2605SameHumidityresistance1500 hoursFew blisters3000 hoursBlisters size 8Salt sprayresistance1500 hours3000 hours1-2mm creepage 1-2mmBlisters size 8creepageBlisters size 84000 hoursBlisters size 84000hours/2000hrscyclical1-2mm creepageBlisters size 8Florida exposure 1 year5 years10 yearsColor retentionDelta E 5Delta E 5Chalk resistance Slight changeNo more than 8ratingNo more than 8rating, 6 for whitesGloss retentionMinimum 30%Minimum 50%Slight changeSlight change

Choosing sustainable coatings thatperform

The environmentally responsiblechoice No solvents or VOCs in high performance powderNo toxic compounds in high performance powderOverspray can be reclaimed and recycled or reusedNo chromeNo toxic sludgeSingle coat applications less product & less energyReduced fire and safety requirementsEPA recognizedContributes to LEEDLEED Environmental Product Declaration

The environmentally responsiblechoice

Powder and design

Additional FunctionalityThe following can be added topowder coatings: Anti-microbial capability interiors Anti-graffiti capability – interiorand exteriors Clear coats Improved scratch and marresistance

Architectural powder and design Vast array colorsLow, mid, high terns

Choosing powder – thepracticalities

Choosing powder for architecture –the practicalities Registered applicatorsTouch upCare and maintenancePricingWarrantiesSimple spec wordingWe can help

Questions?This concludes The AIA and IDCECContinuing Education Systems CourseFiona Levin-SmithE:flevin@ifscoatings.comT:520.345.7513

How is powder applied In a spray booth Parts to be coated are hung on a conveyor belt and are grounded Powder in a hopper Pumped into a powder gun with electrodes at the end of it Gun fires, powder picks up the electrostatic charge