Fusion Bonded Epoxy Powder Coating is abbreviated as FBE Powder Coating. It is an epoxy resin/ modified epoxy resin based product which when applied on heated MS/ Ductile Iron/ Cast Iron made pipes, valves, Fittings, TMT Bars forms a coating having Hydrophobicity and chemical bonds with high bond dissociation energy. The resultant coating has high corrosion resistance as is evident from its superior resistance to cathodic disbondment. Further the coating has low chloride permeability and Biofilm formation is also less thus making it suitable for TMT / Rebar Coating and Coating of Drinking water pipes lines, valves, fittings etc.
FBE Powder Coating is different from Conventional Powder Coating in many respects. Based on FBE Coatings superior quality it is recommended for specific end uses.
Ideal Application of Fusion Bonded Epoxy Powder Coating:
Thermoplastic and Thermoset are the two types of powder coating with different curing methods and properties.
Thermoplastic is used to coat that melts and flows when heat is given. The chemical of the material remains the same after they are solidified. There is a good impact on the finished product. Moreover, there is no requirement for a curing cycle. In place of that, the proper time is required for the coating to melt on the surface. It is soft and remelts when the objects are at high temperature as they don’t go curing. They do require a thicker millage when compared to thermoset powder casting.
During curing, thermoset powder coatings experience an irreversible chemical change that results in a long-lasting, hardened coating. Thermoset coatings still melt and flow when heated, but because of cross-linking, they differ chemically from the parent resin. Since the alterations after curing are permanent, this coating won’t melt again in high temperatures. In comparison to thermoplastics, it provides superior scratch resistance. Thermoplastic powder coatings can create thinner, more aesthetically attractive films than some thermoplastics. However, it can fracture or become brittle if utilised in thick layers.
What are the Advantages?
- Very high long term chemical resistance.
- High mechanical strength.
- High penetration resistance
- High abrasion resistance.
- Low chloride permeability.
- Low extent of Biofilm formation in contact with water.
- No impact on quality of Drinking water.