Characteristics
of different powder formulations
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Type
of Powder |
Property
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Standard
Polyester |
Enhanced
Polyester |
Epoxy
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Hybrid
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Polyurethane
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Acrylic
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PVDF
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Exterior
Durability |
Good
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Excellent
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Very
Poor |
Poor
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Good
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Corrosion
Resistance |
Good
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Good
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Excellent
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Good
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Good
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Good
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Good
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Impact
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Excellent
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Poor
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Good
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Poor
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Excellent
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Flexibility
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Excellent
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Good
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Good
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Good
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Excellent
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Adhesion
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Poor
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Cost
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Medium
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Medium
/ High |
Medium
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Low
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Medium
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High
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High
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Film
Appearance @ 50µ |
Good
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Very
Good |
Good
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Good
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Excellent
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Good
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Poor
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Volatile
Emissions |
Very
Low |
Very
Low |
Very
Low |
Very
Low |
Low
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Very
Low |
Very
Low |
Low
Bake |
Yes
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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Yes
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No
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Chemical
Resistance |
Good
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Good
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Excellent
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Very
Good |
Good
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Very
Good |
Good
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Gloss
Range |
10-95%
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20-95%
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5-90%
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5-90%
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5-95%
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30-90%
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30-60%
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Heat
Resistance |
Very
Good |
Good
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Poor
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Good
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Very
Good |
Good
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Good
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Abrasion
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Good
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Good
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Very
Good |
Good
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Good
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Good
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Poor
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Compatibility
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Good
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Good
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Good
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Good
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Good
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Very
Poor |
Very
Poor |
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