TPT July 2007

Technology Update

Recommended straight/non- mechanical pipe, the Quakercoat 028 series provides 90+ adhesion levels for coating and curing to commercially acceptable levels. However, this product is not recommended in operations that require flexibility. for

100 per cent adhesion when applied to commercially clean cold rolled steel, hot rolled, or pre galvanized steel. It is most frequently used in welded tube operations. The company also offer the Quakercoat 047 series, ideal for bending operations up to and including a 45° curving of the pipe. According to the company, these coatings provide enough flexibility to achieve a 3-4 T-bend before failure.

Smoother production: comprehensive range of UV coatings

Quaker, USA, has developed a new range of Quakercoat ® UV coatings for the growing demands of the steel tube and pipe industry. The company’s UV chemistry has been formulated for use as a basic clear coat and full hide black coat. Custom colour formulations are available in various semi-transparent black, red- oxide, semi-gloss clear coat, and a metallic gold or grey. Clear coatings can also be adjusted to semi-gloss or matte finish. These UV coatings contain no VOCs, which allows users to reduce their emissions to meet local, district, and national requirements for emissions. The near instantaneous cure response reduces product handling issues and improves just-in-time delivery requirements. This type of cure response leads to excellent flow and appearance, making a 60° gloss level of 95+ achievable. Other surface properties include excellent scuff and scratch resistance, ranging from F-2H pencil hardness. The UV coatings also have excellent weathering ability and are formulated to achieve high levels of salt spray resistance. High film builds, ranging from 0.5 to 2.0 dry mils, are easily achieved. All Quakercoat UV coatings are ready to use, and have no pot life. They can be applied easily with airless, conventional air spray, flood and wipe, or a vacuum coater. The UV coatings allow for immediate outdoor storage in wet conditions and are typically waterproof. The Quakercoat 060 series is a flexible and durable coating available in clear or smoked versions. This high performance coating has excellent salt spray and immersion resistance with 100 per cent adhesion when applied to properly prepared hot rolled or cold rolled steel. Quakercoat 060 is very effective on seamless tubes providing improved consistency, better appearance, and reduced handling damage. The Quakercoat 035 series is a high performance coating with excellent salt spray and immersion resistance with

Quaker Chemical Corp – USA Fax : +1 610 832 4497 Website : www.quakcerchem.com

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