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-----Chemistry of E-coating Material
What actually is the material used in the e-coating, which company actually manufactures the genuine e-coating solvent, and what is the minimum thickness of the coating
Milan PatelR & D head - Gujarat, INDIA
September 19, 2008
September 23, 2008
Hi, Milan. Please try your best to describe your situation and your interest in these issues rather than presenting a dry flash-card quiz :-)
I believe that many e-coats these days are cationic urethanes. The coating is very thin, as little as approximately 10 microns -- that's one of the advantages of e-coating. However, it is not unusual to apply a polyurethane or powder coating over the e-coat. Thanks!
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September 29, 2008
Hi Sir,
For this information I think it is better to consult your local chemical supplier.
Shoban Kesarapu
plating chemicals supplier - Secunderabad, A.P., India
Dear Mr Patel,
The material is either water based epoxy or acrylic primer.
PPG, Kanzai, BASF, Dupont are some of the chaps who make the product. The normal thickness applied is around 20 microns thick.
Hope this helps you find whatever you're looking for.
Khozem Vahaanwala
Saify Ind
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
December 4, 2008
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