TECHNICAL DATA
PLASCOAT PPA 571 ES
Performance Polymer Alloy Coating
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Plascoat PPA 571 ES is a thermoplastic coating powder which 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 ES 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 good abrasion and impact
resistance.
If PPA571ES over-sprayed powder is to be recycled then blend a maximum of 25% of this over-sprayed powder with 75% of virgin powder.
TYPICAL USES TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF THE POWDER
Fencing, fan guards. Coverage (100% efficiency) 25.4 ft2/ib at 8 mils
Particle Size 95% less than 6 mils
SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL COATING Bulk Density (at rest)* 25 ib/ft3
REQUIREMENTS Packaging 44 ibs cardboard boxes
1. The metalwork must be either grit blasted or chemically
pretreated prior to coating. * TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF THE MATERIAL
2. Set amps to 5 – 15 microAmps and voltage to 100kV if Specific Gravity* 0.93-1.06 g/cm3
Tensile Strength ASTM D-651 2030 ib/in2
both settings are available.
Elongation at Break ASTM D-638 800%
For Corona guns with voltage setting only, set voltage at Brittleness Temperature ASTM D-746 -108°F
30-50 kV. Failure to use the correct settings may result in Hardness Shore A 95
coatings that are too thin or with poor coverage. Shore D 44
3. Heating schedule typically as polyester (See below). Vicat Softening Point ASTM D-1525 158°F
Ensure metal temperature exceeds 300°F. * Melting Point 221 °F
4. Thickness must be a minimum of 7 mills. (See note 2 Tear Strength ASTM D1938 0.13 ibf./mil
re voltage above). This may also require a longer spraying Environmental
Stress Cracking ASTM D1693 Greater than 1000 hrs
time or increased powder supply. This thickness should
Toxicity Index NES 7 1.8
be periodically checked. Flammability UL94 125mils moulding Unrated
5. Galvanised substrates may need degassing. Preheat to (see also Properties of Coating)
60°F higher than the postheat temperature for at least as Electrical
long as the postheat time. Dielectric Strength ASTM D-149 1.21 KV/mil at
6. Do not use cured resin based pretreatment systems. 15 mils
E.g. acrylic based phosphates or chromates. If the metal- Volume Resistivity ASTM D-257 3 x 1017
work has been pretreated with these remove by [Link]
Surface Resistivity ASTM D-257 8 x 1017
gritblasting or strong alkaline rinse.
Ohm
7. Adhesion checks should be carried out at regular at 8 mils
intervals.* Water Absorption ASTM D570-81 <0.03%
* See "PPA571 Process Guide"
*These values may vary from colour to colour
GUIDE TO TYPICAL COATING CONDITIONS
Recommended Pretreatment: Thicknesses outside the recommended range may be detrimental to
The metal must be degreased and all mill scale and corrosion products the properties of the coating.
removed. Do not cure thermosetting powder paints with PPA 571 ES. The fumes
Mild steel should be solvent degreased then either grit blasted to Swedish from such systems can affect the surface of the PPA 571 ES coatings.
Standard SA 2½ to 3 or phosphated. Galvanised steel should be either
grit blasted at 0.3MPa (40 psi) using a fine grit (0.2 to 0.5mm) or treated STORAGE
with a phosphate system. To achieve maximum long term adhesion, Stored in a clean dry area at 50-80°F and out of sunlight, the
Plascoat recommend the use of zinc phosphate systems on both steel material should not deteriorate. However, in the interest of good
and galvanised steel. If chemical pretreatment is used it is essential to housekeeping, old stocks should be used first.
remove any previously applied resin based pretreatment systems.
Discuss this with your pretreatment supplier.
Aluminium should be degreased to remove lubricants and processing
HEALTH AND SAFETY
soaps. For most purposes no further treatment is necessary. However Plascoat PPA 571 ES is supplied as a finely divided powder. Whilst
for maximum long term corrosion resistance chromate treatment is there are no known health hazards associated with PPA 571 ES,
recommended. normal handling precautions for dealing with fine organic powders
Coating Conditions: should be taken - i.e. excessive dust generation and inhaling of the
When the powder is applied using a Corona Discharge gun a negative powder should be avoided. Facilities may be required for removing
polarity is required. A voltage of 30-50 kV or 10 to 20 micro-amps is excess dust from the working area during the coating of certain
recommended. Plascoat PPA 571 ES can also be applied by Tribocharge difficult items.
guns. The heating schedule should be 320°F to 430°F for 5-40 mins
depending on metal thickness. To ensure optimum adhesion, the metal As with all polymeric powders, the material can ignite if brought into
temperature during processing must exceed 300°F. Since Plascoat PPA contact with a high temperature source or ignition - particularly in the
571 ES is a thermoplastic there is no crosslinking to take place. fluidised condition.
Therefore when the powder has melted to form a smooth coating no
further heating is required. Reference should be made to the respective Plascoat Health and
Overheating can cause craters to form in the coating, or the coating to Safety Data Sheet, available on request.
reduce in gloss. It may also cause the coating to discolour in storage or Should the coating be required for contact with food or potable water,
in service further details should be obtained from Plascoat.
For typical properties of the coating see overleaf.
TECHNICAL DATA
PLASCOAT PPA 571 ES
Performance Polymer Alloy Coating
TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF THE COATING
The following data applies to an 8 mils coating applied under standard conditions onto 118 mils thick steel or aluminium. The pretreatment consisted
of degreasing and gritblasting unless otherwise stated.
Recommended Coating Thickness 7 - 12 mils
Appearance Smooth/Glossy
Gloss ASTM D-523 70
Impact Strength Gardner (drop weight) ISO 6272
Direct 73°F (27.6 mils plate) Greater than 240 [Link]
Reverse 32°F (27.6 mils plate) Greater than 240 [Link]
Reverse 32°F (118 mils plate) 159 [Link]
Direct 73°F (118 mils plate) 24 [Link]
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 ASTM B-117-94 Results after 1000 hours
Steel - Scribed Loss of adhesion less than ½ in from scribe.
Under film corrosion 1/25 in
- Unscribed No loss of adhesion
Aluminium - Scribed No loss of adhesion
- Unscribed No loss of adhesion
Chemical Resistance* - Dilute Acids 140°F Good
- Dilute Alkali 140°F Good
- Salts (except peroxides) 140°F Good
- Solvents 73°F 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) 140°F 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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TECHNICAL DATA
PPA571ES TIME TEMPERATURE CURVES
Post-heat Schedules for PPA571ES on
Time and Temperature Graphs Collated From
59 mils Steel Plate
Empirical Test data
Application settings : For Corona guns with voltage
setting only, set voltage at 30-50 kV. Use overspray setting if
70 available, or set amps to 10 to 20 microamps and voltage to
100 kV if both settings are available. (depending on profile
to be sprayed.)
60
50
Time in Minutes 59 mils 320°F 374°F 428°F
Min. Time mins 20 13 5
40 Max Time mins 60 25 13
30
20
78.7 mils 320°F 374°F 428°F
Min. Time mins 25 16 8
10 Max Time mins 70 30 15
0
320°F 374°F 428°F
118 mils (3mm) 320°F 374°F 428°F
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Min. Time mins 30 17 9
Max Time mins 80 40 17
Post-heat Schedules for PPA571ES on
78.7 mils Steel Plate
Post-heat Schedules for PPA571ES
on 3.0 mm Steel Plate
80
90
70
80
60
70
Time in Minutes
50
60
Time in Minutes
40 50
30 40
30
20
20
10
10
0
0
320°F 374°F 428°F
160°C 190°C 220°C
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