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Alesta ® AP QualiSteel – efficient and sustainable coating of galvanized steel
The innovative powder coating Alesta ® AP QualiSteel for the coating of hot dipped galvanized steel offers benefits coaters have been looking for . Excellent degassing properties and a good flow ensure a superb surface appearance . The fast and reliable curing at low temperatures enables energy savings and an increase in productivity . Very good UV and humidity resistance according to QUALISTEELCOAT specifications provide longer life cycles of coated parts . Additionally , Axalta Coating Systems ' new label-free and low consumption powder coatings , which are available in a wide range of RAL based colours , make coating more sustainable .
When it comes to protecting galvanized steel structures and products , the demands for durability , appearance and sustainability have increased significantly . In response to this trend , Axalta offers the highly efficient Alesta ® AP QualiSteel powder coatings in architectural quality .
Thanks to innovative product-specific properties , the coating can be applied without a pre degassing step . Compared to a traditional two-step process application , the use of the new powder coating enables an increase in productivity without affecting the appearance of the coated surface .
The high yield and reduced curing temperature also contribute to improved value creation for contract coaters and in-house coating companies . Depending on the substrate to be coated , Alesta ® AP QualiSteel can be cured at as low as 160 ° C , while productivity can be further increased at higher temperatures . In addition to the material and energy savings , the new powder coatings have hazardous label free formulations .
The powder coatings , which are part of the international ” QUALISTEELCOAT “ quality label , also offer very good UV stability and mechanical resistance , leading to a longer life cycle of the components .
Alesta ® AP QualiSteel is typically used for coating steel structures , machine components , garden and outdoor furniture , fencing , railing , playground equipment , urban and outdoor lighting and many more .
The powder coatings are available in popular RAL based colours from stock .
For further information , please visit www . axalta . com / qualisteel
About Axalta Coating Systems
Axalta is a global leader in the coatings industry , providing customers with innovative , colourful , beautiful and sustainable coatings solutions . From light vehicles , commercial vehicles and refinish applications to electric motors , buildings facades and other industrial applications , our coatings are designed to prevent corrosion , increase productivity and enhance durability . With more than 150 years of experience in the coatings industry , the global team at Axalta continues to find ways to serve our more than 100,000 customers in 130 countries better every day with the finest coatings , applications systems and technology . For more information visit axalta . com and follow us @ Axalta on Twitter and on LinkedIn .
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