PPG POWERCRON® 160 Electrocoat
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Description
Originally developed to meet the unique needs of the pipe industry and specifically engineered for cast profiles, Powercron 160 anionic epoxy e-coat uses a proprietary chemistry that enables high film builds of greater than 6 mils / 150µm over multiple substrates and pretreatment chemistries.
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Chemistry
Anodic Epoxy
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Benefits
• Low VOC (<0.5 lbs/gal)
• High film build
• Low Cure (<300°F)
• Excellent chemical resistance
• UV durable -
Suggested End Uses
• Agricultural and Mining Equipment
• Compressors
• Heavy duty equipment Radiators
• Pipe and fittings
Product Characteristics
| Color | Gloss @ 60° (ASTM D523) | Film Build |
|---|---|---|
| Any | ||
| ASTM D523 | 30 - 60 | |
| 1 - 6 mils |
Technical Properties
| Property | Standard | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Pencil Hardness | ASTM D3363 | 5H |
| Cross Hatch Adhesion (Dry, Wet & Boiling Water) | ASTM D3359 | 4B - 5B |
| Direct Impact | ASTM D2794 | 30 in-lbs minimum |
| Reverse Impact | ASTM D2794 | 30 in-lbs minimum |
| Salt Spray Resistance | B117: 336 hours | 0.5 - 1 mm (CRS/Zinc Phos/Chrome NIA [Not Intentioanlly Added]).<50% @ 2 mils; <10% @3 mils (Cast Panel/Zinc Phos/Chrome NIA [Not Intentioanlly Added]) |
| Salt Spray Resistance | B117: 500 hours | 1 - 2 mm (CRS/Zinc Phos/Chrome NIA [Not Intentioanlly Added]) |
| Salt Spray Resistance | GM14872: 20 Cycle Scab | 3 - 5 mm (CRS/Zinc Phos/Chrome NIA [Not Intentioanlly Added]) |
| Humidity Resistance | ASTM D1735 | 500 hours minimum |
| UV Durability | Florida Exposure | >95% gloss retention after 3 months |
| Water Immersion | ASTM D870 | 250 hours minimum |