COLOGNE, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid
and powder coatings, launches its new generation C6 electrical steel
varnish - Voltatex® 1262. Part of the Voltatex family of
electrical insulation products, Voltatex 1262 is targeted for use in
special applications for large hydro and turbo generators where no
formaldehyde degassing is desired.
The new product is designed to aid the maintenance process of large
generators. Formaldehyde degassing in enclosed generators makes it
necessary to perform time-consuming and cost-intensive air-flushing
processes. And breathing protection systems are required before entering
the generator areas for maintenance inspections.
Andreas Vendler, Axalta’s Technical Product Manager for the Voltatex
business says, “Because Voltatex 1262 is non-acidic and
formaldehyde-free, it helps to reduce the costly shutdown periods during
maintenance inspections, helping to increase the efficiency of energy
generation. Its water-based formulation is REACH compliant.”
Voltatex 1262 has been designed to meet most of the key environmental,
health and safety requirements in Europe, the Middle East, Africa,
Asia-Pacific and the Americas. It is manufactured in Austria and will be
commercially available globally from December 2014.
Axalta is a leading global company focused solely on coatings and
providing customers with innovative, colourful, beautiful and
sustainable solutions. From light OEM vehicles, automotive refinish and
commercial vehicles to electric motors, buildings and pipelines, our
coatings are designed to prevent corrosion, increase productivity and
enable the materials we coat to last longer. With more than 145 years of
experience in the coatings industry, the 12,000 people of Axalta
continue to find ways to serve our more than 120,000 customers in 130
countries better every day with the finest coatings, application systems
and technology. For more information visit axaltacoatingsystems.com
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Source: Axalta Coating Systems