Advantages of UV-Cured Powder Coating

Solid Surface Plasticity

UV powder coating provides complete consistent coverage on all exposed surfaces for maximum design innovation.

• Seamless 360° finish coverage
• 3D surfaces, complex shapes and built-up forms
• Curvilinear cuts and irregular contours
• Bullnose, radiused and waterfall edges
• Cut-outs and through-holes
  - All with no edgebanding, wrapping or gluing required

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Superior Wear Characteristics

Ultraviolet (UV) light initiates an instantaneous cure through photopolymerization of the powder, creating a highly-durable cross-linked polymer-bonded surface.

• No cracking at 35” (NEMA ball-drop test)
• 3,000 cycles wear-thru resistance (ASTM abrasion test)
• Retains a like-new appearance in demanding, high-traffic environments.
• Withstands frequent cleanings and maintains original color, texture and gloss

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Green Process and Materials

UV-curable powders are VOC-free and PVC-free, making them an ideal solution for projects where sustainability is important.

• Solvent-free powder formulations
  - No VOCs (volatile organic compounds), no HAPs (hazardous air   pollutants) and no hydrocarbon waste
• Eliminates the PVC (polyvinyl chloride) issues associated with vinyl laminates.
  - Fast UV-curing process uses minimal energy.
• Residual powder can be recycled in plastics manufacturing.
• Milling before finishing improves material utilization and reduces waste.
• Finished material is biodegradable and completely recyclable.

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Efficient, Cost-Effective Process

UV powder coating is a streamlined operation that’s extremely efficient, making it much more cost effective than traditional finishing processes.

• Fast, single-step process
  - Only 20 minutes from raw MDF to finished parts
• Low energy consumption
  - 40 – 60% energy savings compared to other finish processes
• Minimal surface material requirements
  - Only 3 – 5 mils of coating needed

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