Guidance note updated
Qualicoat recently updated its guidance note on the correct specification of powder coating to include the more durable powder coat formulations which are becoming more widely available.
“As powder coating technology has improved significantly over the past few years, we are now seeing warranties extending up to 30 years being offered on finished architectural metalwork,” Qualicoat said. “As life expectancy continues to increase there is a requirement to formulate powders which are more durable and hold their gloss levels and colour stabilisation for extended life expectancy.
“The new guidance note explains the classes of powder which are now available, all of which have been independently approved by Qualicoat.”
At Qualicoat UK & Ireland, membership continues to increase with two new licences being awarded to Kingspan of Malton, North Yorkshire and RW Powder Coatings of Co Down, Ireland. These companies have both undertaken independent inspection based of the quality standards laid down by Qualicoat, a process that can take a number of months to complete.
The revised guidance note can be downloaded from the Qualicoat UK and Ireland website along with three further guidance notes covering cleaning and maintenance, powder coating in coastal regions and advice on powder coat repair.
