platform combines the properties of
drying very quickly, toughness and
exterior durability. It adheres well to
thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO),
polypropylene (PP), sheet molding
compound (SMC) and fiberglass-filled
nylon. The lacquer also adheres to traditional substrates such as metal,
wood and coated finishes. Lacquer for
Plastic Surfaces is a touch-up platform designed for the automotive
industry, electrical applications and
structural components. It is available
in a wide range of custom-matched
gloss and color combinations, including very low gloss, which is often
needed for interior automotive environments.
ICA’S NEW RANGE OF SOLVENT-
BASED POLYURETHANE COATINGS
Italy-based ICA Group has unveiled a
new range of solvent-based polyurethane coatings with high specific-solid content for the coating of interiors and parquet floors. These coatings
are designed to give wooden surfaces
not only a high level of protection but
also an excellent aesthetic finish.
These products feature a high
residual-solid content—between 65%
and 72%—and are free from aromatic organic solvents. Their extensive
coverage enables them to eliminate
one of the coats within the coating
cycle, thus allowing for cost reductions. They also do not require the
addition of a diluting agent during
application, and this results in a
reduction in solvent emissions.
Moreover, these coatings do not contain toxic solvents such as toluene or
xylene, and so they comply fully with
EU directive 2004/42/CE.
The solvent-based polyurethane
coatings with high solid content for
interior decor designed by ICA
Group include FP510 base coat,
OP511G20 and OP511G40 top coats
DIAMONEX INTRODUCES
DLC COATINGS
The Diamonex Products division of
Morgan Advanced Ceramics has introduced its Diamonex Diamond-like
Coatings (DLC) for the performance
racing industry. Ideal for applications
in the high performance racing industry, the DLC coatings increase wear life
and reduce surface friction of internal
engine components, including intake
valves, wrist pins, spring retainers and
cylinder sleeves. The DLC coatings also
offer the same attributes when
camshafts are coated. The DLC coating
provides 40% less friction than chrome
coating and 10% greater surface hardness than tin, leading to less friction-
and LP513 gloss topcoat.
In addition, ICA Group has also
created a range of high specific-solid
content coatings for parquet floors.
The range is composed of FP274TX
base coat and OP600, OP601 and
OP602 top coats with gloss levels of
30, 40 and 60 gloss, respectively.
ICA Group has recently unveiled its new
coating products with high residual-solid
content, which are particularly suitable
for the coating of interiors and parquet
floors.
The DLC coating is a superior-performance,
thin-surface coating that provides high
hardness, excellent chemical resistance
and low friction.
oriented power loss and more wear protection. In addition, the coatings also
reduce engine sludge build-up, allowing the engine to maintain balance for
more horsepower. Other Diamonex
DLC racing industry applications
include coating shock shafts and fork
tubes for motocross and motorcycle racing. This helps reduce friction, which
minimizes scoring on critical surfaces
of these components.
NEW WELD-AID 1ST ZINC
Detroit, MI-based Weld-Aid Products
has released its newest product, 1st
Zinc—a 95% zinc-rich coating designed
to provide the highest level of corrosion
protection for metal in cold-galvanizing
applications.
1st Zinc joins Weld-Aid Product’s long-standing family of anti-spatter products
for the welding industry and builds upon
the company’s tradition of providing
high-quality products for metal protection during fabrication processes. The
product was developed for use on metal
parts and assemblies as either a protective primer coat to be later top-coated or
as a standalone coating.
1st Zinc meets the requirements listed in the ASTM-780, ASTM-D-520 (for
zinc content), Fed. Spec. DOD-P-21035A
(Galvanizing Repair Spec), MIL-P-
26915A (USAF Zinc Dust Primer), and
