Fluorinated resins are known for high performance, particularly in long term, exterior durability. Fluoroethylene vinyl ether or FEVE resins, a family of fluorinated resins, have a unique alternating copolymer structure allowing them to be dissolved in solvent as well as emulsified in water for formulating liquid coatings. As environmental initiatives are becoming less compulsory and industry is taking proactive measures to protect the environment, waterborne and high solids paint is ever increasing in demand.
Restoring Curtain Walls And Extrusions Using Lumiflon FEVE Resins
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Unlike roofing panels, curtain walls and extrusions are subjected to different amounts of weathering and deterioration. Typically, complete replacement of curtain walls and extrusions are costly, and they also interfere with the building’s operations for long periods of time. Instead, restoration of these metal substrates is a more viable option to the building owners. These projects require the careful removal of the existing coating, priming and the application of the new coating as to prevent accidental overspray on other parts of the building or surroundings. All-Tech Decorating (ATD) of Romeoville, IL chooses PPG’s Coraflon ADS coatings enriched with Lumiflon FEVE Resins for their ability to achieve factory-like finishes as well as reduce metallic flop.
Lumiflon FEVE Resin for Architectural and Industrial Coatings
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Lumiflon FEVE resins are present in many industrial maintenance projects, such as bridges, water towers, concrete and metal structures.
Lumiflon FEVE Resin Coatings for Bright Architecture
Categories Technical
Fluoropolymers have provided excellent durability and weatherability in various architectural projects for years. PVdF provides excellent longevity, but is limited by application, gloss range, and the amount and type of colors available. FEVE resins can be easily formulated with almost any color pigments.
Testing of Coatings Systems by the Federal Highway Administration
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In 2011, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) tested eight one-coat systems, as well as one two-coat and one three-coat systems. They were tested on steel panels that were blast cleaned to Scientific Society for Protective Coatings Surface Preparation 10 standard, and coatings were applied using airless spray.