Liqui-Powdr™

For POWDER COATERS

Liqui-Powdr™ is the base material from which Tech Line produces Powdr₂0™. This technology is the key to blending a powdered material into a liquid/powder. Liqui-Powdr™ is a Variable Viscosity Resin (VVR). Prior to agitation it has a “gel” like consistency, when agitated or stirred it becomes a sprayable liquid. This unique nature gives the finished product considerable flexibility as to application methods.

Many Powder Coaters have a significant inventory of powder on hand. Rather than buying the pre mixed colors available in Powdr₂0™, the Base Resin is available from Tech Line. This allows the Coater to blend their own colors. In addition special effects may be created by the use of additional pigments. Metallics, Pearls, Glitter and other special effect materials may be added to the blend to create truly custom finishes.

Starter formulations will be provided by Tech Line. Varying effects can be achieved by utilizing either multiple coats, which is easily done with this system or by blending several colors and effects into a single mix. Special effect materials can also de added to a clear powder and mixed into Liqui-Powdr™.

Liqui-Powdr will be available in Gallon containers. Depending on the loading each gallon should produce between 5 and 6 quarts of finished Powdr₂0™. By using the ratios supplied in the starter formulations a Coater may blend 8 oz, 16 oz quart volumes allowing each gallon of Liqui-Powdr™ to provide more colors at a lower cost than buying the existing pre mixed colors.

Modified TLHB

The following information has come from our Canadian rep. He has been testing the coating as a protective layer to resist oxidation damage in molten metal applications at Steel Plants. Lead oxide attack which is the mechanism by which the molten lead attacks stainless steel which is used to manufacture the “hot pan” that carries the molten metal.

Stainless steel test coupons were coated by Tech Line with a custom formulation which was recommended for molten metal attack. Coated and uncoated samples were placed in a Hot Pan in a production line on Jan 17, 2006 and have been monitored for damage resulting from corrosion. As of March 22, 2006 the thickness of the uncoated sample had been reduced by 0.032in at the lead/coke interface. The thickness of the coated samples is unchanged. The coating has prevented any corrosion and thickness reduction on the coated samples.

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