• Rapid Coat Division

Powder Coating Resins (PCR)

Powder Coating Resins (PCR) are used for electrostatic powder coating on metals. These are available in the following three chemistries of powder coating: 1. Pure Epoxy Powders – These are used where the application is indoors, away from direct sunlight and where chemical resistance is required. The coating is smooth with no orange peel. The curing schedule is normally 12 to15 minutes @ 190-200ºC metal temperature. Applications: Used in functional application, appliances, bathroom fittings, electrical enclosures, hospital equipment, office furniture, oil filters, power tools, shelving, tool boxes, under-hood automotive, etc. 2. Epoxy-Polyester Powders or Hybrid powders – These are general-purpose coatings where a limited amount of exposure to sunlight is experienced. The curing schedule is normally 12 to15 minutes @ 170-180ºC metal temperature. Applications: Used for indoor use or where there is a limited exposure to sunlight like business machines, electrical enclosures, fire extinguishers, garden tools, hospital equipment, light fixtures, office furniture, oil filters, power tools, shelving, tool boxes, etc. 3. Pure Polyester Powders – Good for out door use where considerable amount of sunlight is present. They have good weathering and mechanical properties and resistance to over baking. The surface finish has higher orange peel. The cure schedule is normally 12 to15 minutes @ 200-220ºC metal temperature. Applications: Used in agricultural equipment, air conditioners, construction equipment, lawn and garden equipment, lawn furniture, recreational equipment, wheels and rims, appliances, electrical enclosures, under-hood automotive, etc. Rapid Coat Division, a unit of Rapid Engineering Co Pvt Ltd is a 35 year old ISO 9001:2000 certified manufacturing company for powders for powder coating. It offers coating powders that are non-hazardous, TGIC-free, RoHS and REACH compliant, in all the colours as per internationally accepted RAL and other standards. The company also offers custom matched colours and finishes as per customers’ requirements.