727-572-4474Fluoro Guard™ Fluoropolymer Powder Coating
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Fluoro Guard™ is our premium grade of Fluoropolymer Powder Coatings. They are designed to meet or exceed the AAMA 2605-5 Voluntary specification. These coatings provide the best exterior durability, protecting your substrate while offering the highest weathering and UV resistance – maximizing long term color and gloss retention along with chalking resistance. In conjunction with the innovative patented fluoropolymer resin, FluoroguardTM coatings utilize only UV resistant, inorganic, and/or mix metal oxide pigments, along with IR-reflective pigments. These pigment categories are the most impervious to UV degredation and have been proven to retain their original color and resist fading. By incorporating IR-reflective pigments into the coating, solar-induced heat build-up of the substrate can be mitigated. This leads to cooler substrate surface and also interior spaces. The benefits may extend to include fenestration products qualifying for LEED certification.
Fluoro Guard™ Physical Properties and Tests
| Specific Gravity: | 1.4 to 1.8 g/cm3 varies by color | |
| Cure Schedule, Peak Metal temperature: | 15 to 25 minutes at 400 degrees F | |
| 20 to 40 minutes at 380 degrees F | ||
| Film Thickness: | 2.5 to 4.0 mils, with no measurement below 1.8 mils | |
| Specular Gloss Values: | 25 to 40 Using a 60 degree gloss meter per ASTM D 523 | |
| Dry Film hardness | AAMA 26050-05, 7.3 | Pass, no rupture of film |
| Film Adhesion: | AAMA 26050-05, 7.4 7.4.1.1 | Pass, no removal of film |
| 7.4.1.2 Wet Adhesion | Pass, no removal of film | |
| 7.4.1.3 Boiling Water Adhesion | Pass, no removal of film | |
| Impact Resistance: | AAMA 26050-05, 7.5 | Pass, no removal of film |
| Abrasion Resistance: | AAMA 26050-05, 7.6 | Pass, exceeding abrasion coefficient value 40 min. |
| Chemical Resistance: | AAMA 26050-05, 7.7 7.7.1 Muriatic Acid Resistance | Pass |
| 7.7.2 Mortar Resistance | Pass | |
| 7.7.3 Nitric Acid Resistance | Pass | |
| 7.7.4 Detergent resistance | Pass | |
| 7.7.5 Window Cleaner resistance | Pass | |
| Corrosion Resistance: | AAMA 26050-05, 7.8 7.8.1 Humidity Resistance, 4,000 hrs | Pass |
| 7.8.2 Salt Spray Resistance, 4,000 hrs | Pass | |
| Weathering: | AAMA 26050-05, 7.9 Atlas South Florida | Ongoing |
Metal Preparation and Pretreatment:
A multi stage cleaning and pretreatment system is required to prepare the aluminum substrate. A properly operating pretreat system will remove organic and inorganic surface soils, remove residual oxides, and apply a chemical conversion coating to which organic coatings will adhere. Pretreat chemical conversion solutions and rinses must utilize high purity water, and may be of chrome containing conversion, or non-chrome conversion chemistries. Applicator pretreat solutions and processes must comply with the chemical supplier’s procedures and guidelines. Frequent in-plant testing and control of pretreatment is required to insure satisfactory performance of the coating system.
Application:
Fluoro Guard™ is designed for application by electrostatic spray – manual or automatic. Reclaim is acceptable, provided there is no incident of cross-contamination. Reclaimed coatings which contain special effect micas should be evaluated for consistency. When applying fluoropolymers, some experimentation is typical with regard to gun kV settings and air velocities to maximize transfer efficiency and achieve a consistent coating thickness. Curing by means of gas fired convection oven with proper exhausting is the industry norm. Oven profiling is required to evaluate the cure process.
Precautions:
All dusts are respiratory irritants. The coating area must be properly ventilated. If skin contact occurs, wash with mild, soapy water. If eye contact occurs, flush with water immediately and secure medical attention. Dust clouds of any finely divided organic material can be ignited by electrical sparks or open flames. All equipment must be electrically grounded to preclude buildup of static electricity. This product emits fumes during curing. Ensure adequate oven ventilation when curing this product to minimize fuming. Do not smoke while exposed to fluoropolymers. Hydrogen fluoride and carbonyl fluoride may emit at or above 440?F. See MSDS for further precautions.
Storage Stability:
The maximum storage temperature for this coating is 75°F at 50% Relative Humidity. Under these conditions, a shelf life of 12 months is expected.
Disclaimer:
We urge you to consult with Crosslink and to perform your own tests to determine the suitability of this product for your particular purposes. The information contained herein is to the best of our knowledge, and is not intended to be exhaustive. It is intended to inform users of the general criteria regarding this coating. We have no control over either the quality or condition of the substrate, the processes of pretreat, application, or curing, or the many factors affecting the use, application or final installed environment of the coated product. We make no guarantee of results, and assume no liability for damages incurred by following these suggestions, or for misuse. We do not accept any liability whatsoever or howsoever arising from the performance of the product or for any loss or damage arising out of the use of the product. Any product liability shall be incurred in writing only. The information contained in this sheet is subject to modification from time to time due to experience and continuous product development.