PPG launches portfolio of energy-curable coatings for coiled metal
PPG (NYSE: PPG) has launched the PPG DURANEXT™ portfolio of energy-curable coatings for coiled metal. These electron-beam (EB) and ultraviolet (UV) curable products include backers, primers, basecoats, and clearcoats, offering faster finishing and energy savings for metal coil coaters. Unlike traditional systems, PPG DuraNEXT coatings cure in seconds at ambient temperatures, without significant thickness or weight loss.
Key benefits include reduced energy usage, water consumption, and CO2 emissions, VOC-free formulations, and customizable solutions for various requirements. The portfolio encompasses backers, primers, basecoats in various finishes, and clearcoats for digitally printed inks. This innovation leverages PPG's 30 years of expertise in energy-curable coatings for wood, now applied to metal building products.
PPG (NYSE: PPG) ha lanciato il portafoglio PPG DURANEXT™ di rivestimenti curabili con energia per metalli in rotolo. Questi prodotti curabili a fascio elettronico (EB) e ultravioletti (UV) comprendono supporti, primer, fondi e finiture trasparenti, offrendo una finitura più rapida e risparmi energetici per i rivestitori di metallo. A differenza dei sistemi tradizionali, i rivestimenti PPG DuraNEXT si induriscono in pochi secondi a temperature ambientali, senza perdita significativa di spessore o peso.
I principali vantaggi includono una riduzione del consumo energetico, dell'uso dell'acqua e delle emissioni di CO2, formulazioni senza VOC e soluzioni personalizzabili per diverse esigenze. Il portafoglio comprende supporti, primer, fondi in varie finiture e finiture trasparenti per inchiostri stampati digitalmente. Questa innovazione sfrutta i 30 anni di esperienza di PPG nei rivestimenti curabili con energia per il legno, ora applicati ai prodotti edili in metallo.
PPG (NYSE: PPG) ha lanzado la cartera de recubrimientos PPG DURANEXT™ curables con energía para metal en bobina. Estos productos curables por haz de electrones (EB) y ultravioleta (UV) incluyen soportes, imprimaciones, capas base y capas transparentes, ofreciendo un acabado más rápido y ahorro de energía para los revestidores de metal. A diferencia de los sistemas tradicionales, los recubrimientos PPG DuraNEXT se curan en segundos a temperaturas ambiente, sin pérdida significativa de grosor o peso.
Los beneficios clave incluyen reducción en el consumo de energía, agua y emisiones de CO2, formulaciones libres de compuestos orgánicos volátiles (COV) y soluciones personalizables para diversas necesidades. La cartera abarca soportes, imprimaciones, capas base en varios acabados y capas transparentes para tintas impresas digitalmente. Esta innovación aprovecha los 30 años de experiencia de PPG en recubrimientos curables con energía para madera, ahora aplicados a productos de construcción de metal.
PPG (NYSE: PPG)는 코일 금속을 위한 에너지 경화 코팅 포트폴리오 PPG DURANEXT™를 출시했습니다. 이 제품들은 전자빔(EB) 및 자외선(UV) 경화가 가능한 것으로, 백커, 프라이머, 기본 코트 및 클리어 코트를 포함하며, 금속 코일 도장업체들에 더 빠른 마감과 에너지 절약을 제공합니다. 전통적인 시스템과 달리 PPG DuraNEXT 코팅은 주변 온도에서 몇 초 안에 경화되며, 두께나 무게의 유의미한 손실이 없습니다.
주요 이점으로는 에너지 사용량, 물 소비 및 CO2 배출 감소, VOC가 없는 포뮬레이션, 다양한 요구에 맞춤형 솔루션이 포함됩니다. 포트폴리오는 다양한 마감의 백커, 프라이머, 베이스코트 및 디지털 인쇄 잉크용 클리어코트를 포함합니다. 이 혁신은 목재용 에너지 경화 코팅 분야에서 PPG의 30년 경험을 바탕으로 하여, 이제 금속 건축 제품에 적용됩니다.
PPG (NYSE: PPG) a lancé le portefeuille de revêtements PPG DURANEXT™ curables par énergie pour les métaux en rouleau. Ces produits curables par faisceau d'électrons (EB) et ultraviolet (UV) comprennent des supports, des apprêts, des couches de finition et des vernis, offrant un temps de finition plus rapide et des économies d'énergie pour les revêtements métalliques. Contrairement aux systèmes traditionnels, les revêtements PPG DuraNEXT sèchent en quelques secondes à température ambiante, sans perte significative d'épaisseur ou de poids.
Les avantages clés incluent une réduction de la consommation d'énergie, de l'eau et des émissions de CO2, des formulations sans COV et des solutions personnalisables pour diverses exigences. Le portefeuille comprend des supports, des apprêts, des couches de finition dans diverses finitions et des vernis pour encres imprimées numériquement. Cette innovation s'appuie sur les 30 ans d'expertise de PPG dans les revêtements curables par énergie pour le bois, désormais appliqués aux produits de construction en métal.
PPG (NYSE: PPG) hat das Portfolio PPG DURANEXT™ von energiecurbaren Beschichtungen für gewalzte Metalle eingeführt. Diese elektronenstrahl- (EB) und ultraviolett (UV) härtbaren Produkte umfassen Trägerschichten, Grundierungen, Decklacke und Klarlacke, die eine schnellere Fertigung und Energieeinsparungen für Metallwalzbeschichter bieten. Im Gegensatz zu herkömmlichen Systemen härten die PPG DuraNEXT-Beschichtungen in Sekunden bei Raumtemperatur aus, ohne nennenswerte Verlust an Dicke oder Gewicht.
Wesentliche Vorteile sind verringerter Energieverbrauch, Wasserverbrauch und CO2-Emissionen, VOC-freie Formulierungen und anpassbare Lösungen für verschiedene Anforderungen. Das Portfolio umfasst Trägerschichten, Grundierungen, Decklacke in verschiedenen Ausführungen und Klarlacke für digital bedruckte Tinten. Diese Innovation nutzt 30 Jahre Erfahrung von PPG in energiecurbaren Beschichtungen für Holz und setzt diese nun für Metallbauteile ein.
- Launch of innovative PPG DURANEXT™ portfolio for metal coil coatings
- Faster curing process (less than one second) compared to traditional methods
- Reduced energy usage, water consumption, and CO2 emissions
- VOC-free formulations, contributing to sustainability goals
- Customizable solutions for various weatherability, durability, and flexibility requirements
- Potential for increased adoption by coil coaters due to energy savings and fast curing
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PPG's launch of the PPG DURANEXT™ portfolio marks a significant advancement in coil coating technology. This innovation leverages energy-curable coatings, a field where PPG has 30 years of expertise, now applied to metal surfaces. The key advantages of this technology include:
- Rapid curing times of less than one second, drastically reducing production time
- Reduced energy consumption, water usage and CO2 emissions compared to traditional thermal curing methods
- Formulations without volatile organic compounds (VOCs), addressing environmental concerns
- Versatility in application methods and customization options
From a market perspective, this product line positions PPG at the forefront of sustainable coating solutions for the metal industry. The potential for significant energy savings and faster production cycles could drive adoption among coil coaters, potentially reshaping industry standards. However, the initial investment required for new curing equipment might slow immediate widespread adoption.
While the environmental benefits are clear, the long-term durability and performance of these coatings in real-world applications will be important for market acceptance. PPG's claim of "lasting durability" will need to be validated through field performance over time.
Overall, this innovation aligns with the growing demand for more sustainable manufacturing processes and could provide PPG with a competitive edge in the industrial coatings market. The success of this product line could have positive implications for PPG's market share and financial performance in the industrial coatings segment.
The introduction of PPG DURANEXT™ coatings represents a noteworthy step towards more environmentally friendly industrial processes. The key environmental benefits of this technology include:
- Reduced energy consumption: The ambient temperature curing process significantly cuts energy usage compared to high-temperature thermal curing methods.
- Lower CO2 emissions: As a direct result of reduced energy consumption, this technology contributes to decreased carbon footprints in manufacturing processes.
- Elimination of VOCs: The solvent-free formulations address a major environmental concern in the coatings industry.
- Water conservation: The process requires less water, contributing to resource efficiency.
These benefits align with increasing regulatory pressures and market demands for sustainable manufacturing practices. However, it's important to note that the full life-cycle assessment of these coatings, including the production of raw materials and end-of-life considerations, would be necessary to comprehensively evaluate their environmental impact.
The rapid curing time (less than one second) not only saves energy but also potentially increases production efficiency, which could lead to indirect environmental benefits through optimized resource use.
While the environmental advantages are significant, the adoption rate of this technology will depend on factors such as the cost of retrofitting existing production lines and the performance of these coatings in various applications. The success of PPG DURANEXT™ could potentially drive industry-wide shifts towards more sustainable coating technologies, setting new benchmarks for environmental performance in the sector.
PPG DURANEXT products cure in seconds at ambient temperatures for faster finishing and energy savings
PPG DuraNEXT coatings use an electron beam or ultra-violet energy to convert a liquid coating into a fully cured solid finish in seconds, without any significant loss of thickness or weight. (Photo: Business Wire)
Unlike traditional coil coating systems that require very high temperatures to drive the curing process, PPG DuraNEXT coatings use an electron beam or ultra-violet energy to convert a liquid coating into a fully cured solid finish in seconds, without any significant loss of thickness or weight.
“As an early pioneer of energy-curable coatings for wood, PPG leveraged 30 years of expertise to develop these state-of-the-art technologies for interior and exterior metal building product applications,” said Irene Tasi, PPG senior vice president, Industrial Coatings. “Developing UV-and EB-curable coatings for pre-painted metal is a remarkable advancement in energy curing technologies and illustrates PPG’s commitment to innovation and more sustainable manufacturing across the industries that we serve.”
PPG DuraNEXT solutions are engineered for lasting durability and offer:
- Reduced energy usage, water consumption and CO2 emissions, compared to traditional thermal cure coatings.
- Formulations made without solvents that release volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
- Faster finishing with curing in less than one second without using heat.
- Application with multiple methods, including roll-, curtain- and slot-die-coating
- Solutions that can be customized to meet most requirements for weatherability, durability, chemical resistance and flexibility.
PPG explored the history, benefits and evolutionary advancements in UV and EB technologies, in a technical paper that was published in March.
“There is no doubt that coil coaters will adopt these technologies with greater frequency due to their advantages, most notably significant energy savings and fast curing,” said Craig Smith, PPG global technical platform director, Coil Coatings, and one of the lead authors of the technical paper.
The PPG DuraNEXT portfolio includes:
- Backers available in both UV and EB formulations to accommodate various application equipment setups. These can be applied over a primer or used as a direct-to-metal application.
- Primers available in UV-curable formulations. UV primer can be used under an EB topcoat or with a conventional thermal cure topcoat. These primers could also be used in conjunction with a wet-on-wet applied topcoat and cured with EB in a single pass.
- Basecoats available in a full range of glosses and colors for both interior and exterior applications and with options that include smooth, textured and wrinkled finishes. These can also be formulated as a one-coat direct-to-metal solution.
- Clearcoats engineered to preserve digitally printed inks with a protective layer that adds weatherability and scratch- and abrasion-resistance for residential and commercial applications.
“Our portfolio of EB and UV coil coatings will grow as we continue to develop new energy curable solutions that meet the changing needs of our customers,” Smith said.
For more information on the full PPG DuraNEXT product portfolio, visit PPG DURANEXTTM | PPG Industrial Coatings.
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