Plascoat Offers Talisman Protection for the Dishwasher Market


Global market leader in thermoplastic powder coatings, Plascoat, is urging white goods manufacturers around the world to think ahead and consider polyolefin based coatings for dishwasher baskets and related products.

'Not only is a polyolefin-based polymer coating fit for purpose and much more cost-effective when compared with engineering plastics, these materials also offer a future in which recycled plastics can one day figure,' says Patrick Benson, Plascoat technical and marketing director.

'Using materials such as polypropylene, overall manufacturing cost can be further reduced - due to lower processing temperatures - and therefore with the added benefit of reducing the overall carbon footprint of the product. In terms of commerce and marketing, we know that energy saving and carbon footprint issues are very important to appliance manufacturers.'

Plascoat's polymer coating for dishwasher markets, Talisman, is an activated polypropylene-based coating which is making good inroads into the sector. After five years in a demanding market place a leading dishwasher manufacturer has stated that Talisman has "exceeded expectations" in both operation and cost.

In addition to a significant cost advantage over polyamide materials, Talisman also shows some distinct performance benefits: After four months at 130°C, Talisman showed no signs of degradation or discolouration. In salt-spray tests after 500 hours on deliberately damaged plates, Talisman showed only a few millimetres loss of adhesion, whereas alternative coatings can completely lose adhesion.

For details of Talisman and all other Plascoat products and services, please contact Patrick Benson at the company. Tel. 01252 737 777. www.plascoat.com patrick_benson@plascoat.com

Plascoat is a world leader in the design, manufacture and supply of thermoplastic powders primarily for the protective coating of metals.

The Farnham, Surrey based company has over fifty years' experience in supplying worldwide clients and users of plastic coatings, and offers a world-wide technical and sales support for its product range, the breadth and depth of which is second to none. Current production capacity exceeds 30,000 tonnes per year and the company is accredited to the International ISO 9001:2000 quality standard.

Over eighty five percent of UK production is exported to international users and clients. Plascoat's programme of continuous product and technical development sees it constantly introducing new applications and new materials to the worldwide market.

In recent times it has become clear that - with an increasing demand for public environmental care and for health and safety - thermoplastic powder coatings represent the future for finishing in construction and related markets.

Plastic Coating Benefits:

Plascoat materials offer:

Long term corrosion protection to metal items

No VOC's, plasticisers, TGIC or halogens

No cracking, peeling or chipping

Excellent coverage of edges and welds

Superior resistance to salt, sea, sand and sun

Vandal and graffiti resistance

Good grip and warm feel

Sound and electrical insulation properties

Very low smoke on burning

Food and water contact approvals

Applying Plascoat's thermoplastic coating powders

Plastic coating is the process of applying a thermoplastic to the surface of metal items in order to provide long-term corrosion, impact and chemical resistance while also offering an attractive decorative finish.

Plastics tend to be applied a little thicker than standard paints and are generally impermeable to water or aggressive chemicals. As a result thermoplastics are ideal for very long term protection of metal in the construction and automotive industries or for the coating of welded items such as wire products, fencing, cylinders and pipes.

Plascoat's coatings are supplied in powder (or liquid) form and are usually applied in the factory by standard fluid-bed (fluidised bed) or electrostatic spray techniques.

Thermoplastic powders can be coated in two primary methods, using either the fluidised bed dip coating process or by electrostatic spraying as summarised below.

Fluidised Bed Coating - features and benefits

100% coating efficiency,

Faster cycle times,

Thicker coating providing: functional protection, longer life, impact resistance but with higher material usage,

Superior edge coverage,

Requires fluidised bed to be full of powder,

Electrostatic spraying - features and benefits

Freely available sources of spray equipment,

Thinner coatings,

Lower material usage,

Reduced inventory requirement,

Lower coating efficiency (depending on the article and reclaim facilities)

All further Plascoat produce and service details from
Patrick Benson.
Tel. 01252 737 777.
www.plascoat.com
patrick_benson@plascoat.com

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