UVMax® UV Cured Powder Coatings
Innovative finishing technology that combines both functionality and performance for heat sensitive substrates (wood, plastic and composites) as well as traditional metal materials.
Available in wide range of colors, glosses, and textures with custom color matching to any PMS, Pantone, or supplied sample. A coating can be custom formulated to meet your specific finish or performance requirements.
The UV Difference
UV cured powder coating formulations consist of resin, photoinitiators, additives, and pigments. The primary differences between UV powder formulations are the resin functionalities and the crosslinking agents used which consist of photoinitiators. Otherwise, UV powder coatings are produced in the same manner using the same equipment and manufacturing processes as thermoset powder coatings. They are simply cured with UV light energy as opposed to heat.
To achieve a complete cure, it’s necessary to match the type and amount of photoinitiator to the UV light source. This is a combination of UV energy, dose, intensity, and wavelength. If you have further curing questions, feel free to reach out and we would be happy to help.
Formulation
UV Resin
UV Resin
Keyland Polymer UV Resins manufactures Epoxy, Polyester, and Hybrid resin systems used in our UVMax® powder coatings.
Photoinitiator
Photoinitiator
Absorbs high intensity ultraviolet (UV) light, producing an instantaneous molecular crosslinking in the coating.
Additives
Additives
Used to modify the coating to improve performance characteristics such as scratch and mar resistance, antimicrobial properties, and more.
Pigments
Pigments
Pigments and extenders are used to add opacity and color in the coating.
Antimicrobial
UVMax® Defender using Bactiblock technology is available for all resin chemistries in our UVMax® powder coating line without hindering coating appearance or performance. The antimicrobial agent uses silver ion technology that attaches to the cell walls of a microbe, interrupting enzyme production and DNA replication.
Applications
- Hospitals
- Schools
- Gyms
- Child Care Centers
- Public Transportation
- Restaurants
- Laboratories
- Medical Facilities
- Airports
- Hospitals
- Schools
- Gyms
- Child Care Centers
- Public Transportation
- Restaurants
- Laboratories
- Medical Facilities
- Airports
Antimicrobial Efficacy After 24 Hours
Independent third party testing was performed in accordance to ISO 22196 standards. After 24 hours, surfaces coated with UVMax® Defender showed both E coli and Staphylococcus bacterial reproduction reduced by more than 99.99%.
