• Rapid Engineering Co Private Limited

Epoxy Coatings

Rapid Engineering offers Epoxy Coatings. These are used where the application is indoors, away from direct sunlight and where chemical resistance is required. The coatings are smooth with no orange peel. Most low gloss finishes are based on this. The curing schedule is normally 12 to15 minutes @ 190-200ºC metal temperature. Hybrid (epoxy-polyester) - these are general purpose coatings where a limited amount of exposure to sunlight is experienced. They have all round generally good properties. The coating has slight orange peel. Most glossy finishes are based on this. The curing schedule is normally 12 to15 minutes @ 170-180ºC metal temperature. Polyester - 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. TGIC is used as a hardener. It is used for glossy and semi glossy finishes. The cure schedule is normally 12 to15 minutes @ 180-190ºC metal temperature. Pure polyester TGIC-free powders can be offered for countries where use of TGIC is not permitted.