Acrylic Coil Coating
UNICHEM offers acrylic coil coatings used in the application of coil-applied coatings to steel, aluminum substrates,and several other metal substrates,for manufacturers in many industries. Coil applied substrates are used to manufacture high-quality products and components in many industries such as automotive and transportation, building and construction, furniture and appliances, and other markets that benefit from coil applied products.
Introduction to Acrylic Coil Coatings
Acrylic coil coatings are specialized finishes applied to metal substrates in the continuous, automated coil coating process. These coatings are renowned in the industry for their excellent aesthetic qualities and performance features. The unique properties of acrylic coatings—such as superior durability, weather resistance, and excellent color retention—make them a preferred choice for applications demanding long-lasting protection and visual appeal.
UNICHEM’s Expertise in Acrylic Coil Coatings
UNICHEM stands at the forefront of the coating industry with extensive experience and a team of high-tech adhesive and coating engineers. Our commitment to innovation and adherence to rigorous industry standards ensures that every product we offer meets and exceeds customer expectations. This dedication to quality helps UNICHEM offer cutting-edge advanced coating solutions that address complex challenges across various sectors.
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AQUALON 902 – Acrylic Coating with Low Heat Curing
Unichem’s Aqualon 902 technology is a low VOC/low HAPS, regulatory compliant waterborne acrylic based exterior paint for the industrial container industry. Offered in a full array of colors to meet the customer’s needs with custom color matching always an option. Formulations are available for either spray or roll coat application.
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uniGUARD 902 – Water Based Strippable Protective Coating
uniGUARD 902 – waterborne uniGUARD 902 technology offers a lower VOC, cost-effective alternative to temporary laminate films. uniGUARD 902 water based protective coating offers the same advantages as the 600 solvent based chemistry with high-speed application applied in the same manner as the base coat. This helps to reduce waste and prevent contamination between the base coat and strippable layer.
Coil Coating Application Process and Technology
UNICHEM’s acrylic coatings enhance both efficiency and consistency in coil coating applications, ensuring uniform coverage and optimal adhesion to substrates. This process involves the precise application of the coating on various, flexible, metal substrate, which is then baked to cure the coating. The technology behind the coil coating process ensures that acrylic coatings achieve an excellent finish and strong bond, providing a reliable and durable surface.
Benefits of Acrylic Coil Coatings
Beauty and Aesthetic Flexibility
Coil coating offers exceptional beauty and design flexibility, making it ideal for architectural paneling, appliances, building materials, signs, and displays. The ability to apply acrylic coatings via the coil coating process, allows for a range of stunning finishes including the appearance of stainless steel, brushed copper, wood grains, and even dynamic color-changing effects. This process ensures consistent quality, lowers costs, and provides the ability to customize materials to specific aesthetic requirements.
Durability and Protection
The durability of prepainted metals is notable. Coil-coated metals provide excellent water and weathering resistance, as well as, corrosion and UV-resistant, properties depending on the specific coatings used. This level of protection is crucial for materials used in harsh or exposed environments, ensuring a long service life without degradation.
Innovation in Material Use
Coil coating drives innovation in material use across various industries. It enables product designers, architects, and manufacturers to explore creative solutions like innovative shapes, colors, patterns, textures, utilizing specialty coatings. From micro-housing to mega-factories, coil-coated metals bring functionality and beauty to modern architecture. Advanced applications include solar panels and wind turbine housings, where coil coatings are applied to enhance performance and energy efficiency.
Sustainability and Environmental Responsibility
The coil coating process is highly sustainable, emphasizing the recyclability of prepainted metals without loss of quality. Steel and aluminum retain their performance properties after multiple recycling cycles, promoting a continuous life cycle. The process itself is environmentally responsible, capturing and destroying 98% of VOCs, exceeding stringent EPA standards, and often using recycled content to further reduce the environmental footprint.
Cost Efficiency
The efficiency of the coil coating process reduces overall costs by centralizing and automating paint operations. This method minimizes waste, maximizes material usage, and enhances the production speed, leading to lower operational costs compared to other coating methods.
These multifaceted benefits make coil coating an attractive choice for industries looking to combine performance with aesthetics and environmental responsibility. Learn more about the many benefits of manufacturing with prepaint from the National Coil Coating Association.
Acrylic Coil Coating Industries and Applications
Acrylic coatings are utilized across multiple industries, where their aesthetic and protective qualities are invaluable:
- Automotive: Used for exterior automotive panels that require vibrant color and gloss retention. Automotive panels and components manufactured from coil-coated steel and aluminum enhance the quality and aesthetics of automotive products.
- Construction: Pre-painted metal includes panels and facades on buildings, doors and windows, and other structural elements. Pre-painted metal components ensure longevity and resistance to many environmental stresses in the construction industry.
- Industrial Machinery: Coil-coated steel and aluminum protect equipment from wear and tear, improving lifespan and maintenance costs.
- Containers & Packaging: UNICHEM offers versatile coating solutions for the drum and pail industry with interior linings and exterior coatings customizable for a variety of items such as chemicals and/or food-grade ingredients.
Coating Customization and Collaboration
UNICHEM excels in creating customized coating solutions that meet specific customer requirements. We work closely with clients to adjust properties like color, gloss level, and resistance characteristics to tailor products that fit precise application needs. This collaborative approach ensures that clients receive not only a product but a comprehensive solution that integrates seamlessly into their production lines.
We are often called to troubleshoot an existing coil coating application. UNICHEM offers extensive experience and expertise in developing coil-applied coatings that improve product quality and process efficiency.
Quality and Environmental Compliance
UNICHEM is certified to ISO9001:2015, following a strict quality policy that includes enhanced proprietary quality procedures, ensuring the highest standards of product excellence. Our commitment extends to environmental compliance, where we continually strive to improve our processes and products to minimize environmental impact and promote sustainability in all our operations.
UNICHEM offers over 50 years of experience in developing high-tech coating and adhesive solutions tailored to a wide range of industrial applications. We deliver custom adhesives and coatings that enhance both product performance and market competitiveness. Contact us to explore how we can meet your specific industry needs with acrylic coil coatings.