FOCUS ON COIL PROCESSING
Diamond , a precoated , non-stick ceramic system developed for steam iron sole plates by Cooper Coated Coil .
“ The automotive industry is another promising sector for coil coating . Coil-coated metals are used in various automotive applications including body panels , trim and structural components . As the automotive industry evolves towards lightweight and ecofriendly materials , coil coating offers a solution for corrosion resistance , aesthetic appeal and durability . The expansion of the electric vehicle ( EV ) market also opens opportunities for coilcoating companies to supply coated materials for EV battery enclosures and components ,” added Data Bridge Market Research .
Coil coating in construction
“ The building and construction industry is by far the largest consumer of coil coatings . The main resins used extensively in construction are polyester resin , silicone-modified polyester , polyvinylidene fluorides ( PVDF ) or fluoropolymer . With the rising number of building codes that promote energy-efficient structures , home builders and consumers are gradually moving towards building strategies that deliver performance and energy savings in the long run ,” confirmed Data Bridge Market Research .
The rising demand from the construction industry is a key factor driving the coil coatings market . Some of the large ongoing building construction projects worldwide use coil products for roofing ; steel doors ; aluminium panels ; metal lamination bonding ; renovation work and others .
Coil coatings are also widely used for interior and exterior construction applications due to their malleability . Home builders and consumers are increasingly shifting towards building techniques that impart performance and long-term energy savings . Hence , they are focusing on developing energy-efficient structures . Due to their high-end aesthetics and long-lasting value , coil coatings are also used in the building and construction industry in ceiling grids , doors , roofing and siding , windows etc .
“ Coil coatings provide infrared reflective pigment technology that helps in lowering the indoor temperature of the building . This technique reduces the energy consumed for cooling , making coil coatings energy-efficient and the preferred choice for coil products used in building and construction work . [ These
coatings are ] also utilised to construct gutters and downspouts for waterproof installations ,” added the analyst .
Versatile and flexible
There are different types of coil coatings such as anodizing , paint , liquid or powder coating . The coated surface can feature a wide range of colours , gloss levels and surface textures . The end use of the finished product generally dictates the choice of coating . The user may require non-stick properties , great flexibility or high chemical resistance . Many new coating types are available to meet the increasing demands of users .
Prepainted aluminium , for example , is used in various ways to enhance the aesthetic appearance of public and commercial buildings .
Coated materials for construction . Image : Shutterstock . com .
It also makes products more resistant to the corrosion caused by humidity e . g . in the marine environment .
Prepainted metals are also available with additional functionality included in the organic coating . Examples of this added functionality include anti-bacterial ; anti-fingerprint ; anti-dirt ; easy-clean ; non-stick and heat-reflective .
“ This added functionality gives added value in many applications , but the coatings of tomorrow may include even more such as self-healing coatings or the ability to convert sunlight into energy or capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere ,” explained ECCA .
In February 2023 , Beckers developed its first commercial paint formulations for dual ultraviolet and electron-beam curing in the coil-coating market . The technologies can significantly reduce VOC and CO₂ emissions and enhance efficiency by reportedly providing up to twice the surface coverage per kilogramme of paint .
“ The finished coil-coated steel has the same material , protection and corrosionresistance properties as conventional coilcoated steel or aluminium , but with much less embodied environmental impact . UV / EB coil coating significantly reduces CO₂ emissions and enhances resource efficiency . Being solvent-free , it also significantly reduces Volatile Organic Compounds ( VOCs ) as well as reducing the quantity of paint required to achieve a defined coverage on the metal ,” commented Beckers .
In March 2024 , PPG unveiled its PPG NEXEON 810 marine coating , an ultra-lowfriction , copper-free , antifouling coating designed to deliver significant emissions savings .
The coil coating industry continues to innovate , producing more flexible and versatile products to give added value to manufacturers now and in the future . n
In March 2024 , PPG unveiled the PPG NEXEON 810 marine coating , an ultra-low-friction , copper-free , antifouling coating designed to deliver significant emissions savings .
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