BRAND-NEW
AkzoNobel Launches the New Interpon W Range for Heat Sensitive Substrates The new Interpon W powder coatings developed by AkzoNobel allow to provide consistent finish and protection to the most challenging substrates.
T
he coating producer AkzoNobel has recently launched Interpon
powder coatings, and taking sustainable solutions and business
W, a new range of powder coatings solutions that are particularly
performance to new heights,” stated Daniela Vlad, the Managing
suitable for designers and manufactures dealing with heat
Director of the Powder Coatings business line at AkzoNobel. “The ‘Safe
sensitive substrates (HSS) such as wood and plastic. Interpon W powder
and Easy’ process has been introduced to ease the transition to new
coatings include the Interpon W Core, Flex Pro, Fast and Fast Pro
technologies: we know that switching to new technologies may come
products. Besides physical attraction and sustainability, the new series
with uncertainty, which is why our dedicated teams will support you in
allows to provide a consistent finish and chemical, scratch, liquid and
making a Safe and Easy choice for your business. In close cooperation
heat resistance even to the most challenging shapes and substrates,
with global network of powder coating line manufacturers, we will help
ranging from furniture, kitchen and bathroom products to building
you from start to finish in creating and implementing a fully-operational
and construction materials. In addition, Interpon W Core and Interpon
coating line. This includes understanding the products and processes
Flex Pro enables a lower thermal curing process that offers even
required, and the financial benefits you can expect. It also includes
higher weatherability and gloss retention for several applications, while
supporting you with staff training and ensuring a smooth integration
Interpon W Fast and Interpon W Fast Pro combine low temperature
between the powder and coating line.”
curing range (between 80°C-120°C) with short curing time (2-5 minutes).
The Interpon W powder coatings were developed at the AkzoNobel’s
The new products allow materials such as MDF/HDF, Plywood, OSB,
Global Competence Center for powder on heat sensitive substrates
Natural Wood, Gypsum Board/Plasterboard, Fibre cement and plastic
in Como (Italy). The Interpon W range performance has also already
composites to benefit from a powder coating that is free from Volatile
been proven through partnerships with several Interpon customers in
Organic Compounds (VOCs) and have a high utilisation of material - up
the company’s regional hubs and in close co-operation with other line
to 99% - with any overspray able to be recycled.
manufacturers.
“Through innovation and worldwide market development, we are creating solutions that are transforming the potential of low cure
For further information: www.akzonobel.com
© AkzoNobel
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