TECHNICAL DATA
PLASCOAT PPA 571
Performance Polymer Alloy Coating
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Plascoat PPA 571 has been specifically designed to provide a long lasting, tough coating for exterior applications to mild steel, galvanised steel and
aluminium. It is based on an alloy of acid modified polyolefins. Therefore it is Halogen free and the combustion fumes are low in smoke and have a
low toxicity index.
Plascoat PPA 571 is resistant to stress cracking, adverse weather conditions, detergents, salt spray and typical airborne pollutants. The coating
maintains excellent adhesion to the metal substrate without the need for a separate primer. The material also provides a good degree of electrical
insulation, abrasion and impact resistance.
PPA571 is normally applied by the Fluidised Bed process, but it can also be applied by Flock Spray.
TYPICAL USES TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF THE POWDER
Fence posts, fencing panels, sign posts, street furniture, balustrading, Coverage (100% efficiency) 3m 2/Kg at 350 microns
stadium seating, pipes including potable water, cable tray and ducting. Particle Size 95% less than 250 microns
Garden furniture, gutter brackets and wirework. Bulk Density (at rest)* 0.40 g/cm3
Fluidising Characteristics Excellent
GUIDE TO TYPICAL COATING Packaging 20 kg cardboard boxes
CONDITIONS TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF THE MATERIAL
Recommended Pretreatment:
Specific Gravity* 0.96 g/cm3
Tensile Strength ISO 527 14 MPa
To get the full benefits of the material, mild steel should be blast
Elongation at Break ISO 527 800%
cleaned to Swedish standard SA 2½-3. The optimum profile is 30
Brittleness Temperature ASTM D-746 -78°C
microns. Alternatively degreasing and iron phosphating can be used.
Hardness Shore A 95
Shore D 44
For galvanised steel the surface should be grit blasted with a fine
Vicat Softening Point ISO 306 70°C
non-ferrous medium at a low pressure. For maximum long term
Melting Point 105 °C
adhesion, a suitable phosphate or chromate system should be
Tear Strength ASTM D1938 22 N.mm
used.
Environmental
Stress Cracking ASTM D1693 Greater than 1000 hrs
For both types of metal surface, ensure any previously applied resin
Toxicity Index NES 7 1.8
based pretreatment is removed before applying your own in-house
Flammability UL94 3.2mm moulding Unrated
pretreatment. Advice on this can be obtained from your pretreatment
(see also Properties of Coating)
supplier.
Dielectric Strength IEC 243 VDE 0303 47.8 KV/mm at
370 microns
Fluid Bed Batch Operation:
Volume Resistivity IEC 93 3 x 1017 Ohm.cm
Metal preheat temperature 220°C - 320°C, depending on metal
Surface Resistivity IEC 93 8 x 1017 Ohm
thickness. Dip for 3-5 seconds or as required to achieve the desired
at 350 microns
coating thickness. A post-heat cycle at 170°C may be required to
Water Absorption ASTM D570-81 <0.03%
develop fully the surface finish on thin items.
*These values may vary from colour to colour
The process temperatures used should only be the minimum to
achieve an acceptable surface finish. However to ensure optimum STORAGE
adhesion the metal temperature must exceed 150°C. Overheating may Stored in a clean dry area at 10-25°C and out of sunlight, the
cause the coating to discolour later in storage or in service. material should not deteriorate. However, in the interest of good
housekeeping, old stocks should be used first.
Thicknesses outside the recommended range may be detrimental to
the properties of the coating. HEALTH AND SAFETY
Plascoat PPA 571 is supplied as a finely divided powder. Whilst
Flock Spray method:
there are no known health hazards associated with PPA 571,
After pre-treating the metal as above the substrate should be preheated
normal handling precautions for dealing with fine organic powders
to a metal temperature of 180 to 220°C. To ensure optimum adhesion the
should be taken - i.e. excessive dust generation and inhaling of the
metal temperature must exceed 150°C. The PPA571 can then be sprayed
powder should be avoided. Facilities may be required for removing
onto the metal until the coating no longer melts. i.e. has a "sugar-like"
excess dust from the working area during the coating of certain
appearance. The item is then returned to the oven to fully melt the
difficult items.
coating. To obtain thicker coatings more powder can be sprayed onto the
molten first coat and reheated. This process can be repeated until the
As with all polymeric powders, the material can ignite if brought into
required thickness is achieved.
contact with a high temperature source or ignition - particularly in the
fluidised condition.
Reference should be made to the respective Plascoat Health and
Safety Data Sheet, available on request.
For typical properties of the coating see overleaf.
Should the coating be required for contact with food or potable water,
further details should be obtained from Plascoat.
TECHNICAL DATA
PLASCOAT PPA 571
Performance Polymer Alloy Coating
TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF THE COATING
The following data applies to a 350 micron coating applied under standard conditions onto 3mm thick steel or aluminium. The pretreatment
consisted of degreasing and gritblasting unless otherwise stated.
Recommended Coating Thickness 300-750 microns
Appearance Smooth/Glossy
Gloss ISO 2813 70
Impact Strength Gardner (drop weight) ISO 6272
Direct 23°C (3mm plate) 2.7 Joules
Indirect 0°C (3 mm plate) 18.0 Joules
Direct 23°C (0.7 mm plate) Greater than 27 Joules
Indirect 0°C (0.7 mm plate) Greater than 27 Joules
Abrasion Taber ASTM D4060/84
H18, 500g load, 1000 cycles 60 mg weight loss
CS17, 500g load, 1000 cycles 25 mg weight loss
Salt Spray ISO 7253 and NF 41-002 Results after 1000 hours
Steel - Scribed Loss of adhesion less than 10mm from scribe.
Under film corrosion 2-3mm
- Unscribed No blistering or corrosion after 10,000 hours
Aluminium - Scribed No loss of adhesion
- Unscribed No loss of adhesion
Chemical Resistance* - Dilute Acids 60°C Good
- Dilute Alkali 60°C Good
- Salts (except peroxides) 60°C Good
- Solvents 23°C Poor
Adhesion PSL, TM 19 A-1
Weathering QUV ASTM G53-77 2000 hrs - No significant change in colour or
loss of gloss.
Florida 45° facing South 3 years - No significant change in colour or
loss of gloss.
Burning Characteristics
Ignitability BS476: Pt5: 1979 P - not easily ignitable
500 micron coating
Surface spread of flame BS476: Pt7: 1979 Class 1
500 micron coating
Fire Propagation BS476: Pt6: 1989 I = 0.2
500 micron coating
Flammability UL94 Vo (see also Properties of Material)
Safe Working Temperature (Continuous in air) 60°C max
*The results given are for full immersion in the chemicals for a prolonged period of time. The coating is resistant to splashes and short term contact
of most chemicals. Further technical advice may be obtained from Plascoat concerning the effects of particular chemicals or mixtures.
QUALITY DISCLAIMER
Plascoat is committed to the manufacture and supply of a wide range The information given here is, to the best of our knowledge, true and
of thermoplastic coating powders. This service is backed by the accurate.
unrivalled experience of over 50 years of powder coating application.
With a policy of continuous improvement to its range of products, Product and item design, pre-treatment, coating conditions, quality
Plascoat reserves the right to alter or amend any item. Stringent assurance and conditions of product end use are among the factors
quality control procedures are carried out at every relevant stage of that affect performance of the coated products and are outside
manufacture and Plascoat operates a quality management system Plascoat’s control.
approved by BSI in accordance with ISO 9001:2008.
Conditions under which our materials may be used are beyond our
Plascoat can also offer, through its factories in Europe, specialist control. The suitability for application and performance of finished
plastic coating equipment, an extensive custom coating service and a goods coated with Plascoat material is the sole responsibility of the
size reduction service for plastics and other materials. customer and end user.
Plascoat is a subsidiary member of the IPT Group of companies. Plascoat expressly denies specific or implied warrantees including
Plascoat is an EU registered trade name. warrantees for fitness for a particular use or purpose.
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