New VT Alkyd and Acrylic Alkyd Primer and Topcoats Designed to
Deliver Good Corrosion Resistance and Color Retention Properties
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid
and powder coatings, is pleased to announce the expansion of its Tufcote™
product line to include acrylic alkyd and vinyl tolunene (VT) alkyd
primers and topcoats for the economy industrial market. Created using
solventborne technology, Tufcote LV HG series acrylic alkyd, Tufcote 2.8
HG series acrylic alkyd, and Tufcote 2.8 HG series VT alkyd products
will complement the existing line of Tufcote finishes that serve the
industrial segment.
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Axalta announces new economy Tufcote acrylic alkyd and VT alkyd products for use on construction equipment, electrical enclosures, oil field equipment and related markets. (Photo: Axalta)
“At Axalta, we strive to deliver products that continue to meet evolving
demands of the industry,” said John Corry, Axalta Product Director,
Industrial North America. “The new Tufcote series of acrylic alkyd and
VT alkyd products will be yet another cost-effective solution that adds
value for our customers who require an economy industrial coating.”
Tufcote LV HG series acrylic alkyd topcoats and primers deliver high
quality and long-term protection for a wide variety of surfaces for
machines, buildings, construction equipment, drilling rigs, oil field
equipment and pipelines. The durable enamel of the economy topcoats is
formulated from premium quality, acrylic modified, alkyd resin. Tufcote
LV HG high gloss and Tufcote LV ST satin gloss acrylic alkyd topcoats
are intended for use on areas subjected to hard use and where dry and
recoat times are flexible. These environmentally responsible topcoats
meet the strict requirements of the SCAQMD Rule 1113 at volatile organic
compound (VOC) level of 0.8 lbs/gal (100 g/l).
Tufcote 2.8 HG series acrylic alkyd are extremely high gloss topcoats
that are designed to deliver exceptional performance and weather
protection capabilities for maintenance applications on farm and
construction equipment and interior high traffic areas such as door
frames, trim, and cabinets. Available in 20 popular industrial colors,
the coating is formulated at a VOC level of 2.8 lbs/gal (340 g/l) to
provide a smooth and long-lasting finish.
The abrasion-resistant VT alkyd topcoat of the Tufcote 2.8 HG series is
intended for use by engineers and manufacturers of diverse products. By
using aliphatic solvents, the paint is formulated to dry fast to help
improve the efficiency of high production painting and makes it well
suited for indoor industrial and other manufacturing applications.
Available in a wide array of high gloss colors at 2.8 lbs/gal (340 g/l)
VOC, this economy segment topcoat may be used on electrical enclosures,
switch boxes, storage, barricades, and oil production tools.
All the Tufcote acrylic alkyd and VT alkyd topcoats are recommended for
use over Tufcote LV PR acrylic alkyd primers. These flat gloss primers,
with a VOC level of 0.8 lbs/gal (100g/l), are designed with
rust-inhibitive characteristics to provide good bonding as well as
excellent hiding and coverage for an economy coating.
To learn more about Axalta’s Tufcote products, please visit axalta.us/industrial.
About Axalta Coating Systems
Axalta is a leading global company focused solely on coatings and
providing customers with innovative, colorful, beautiful and sustainable
solutions. From light OEM vehicles, commercial vehicles and refinish
applications 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 150 years of experience
in the coatings industry, the approximately 13,600 people of Axalta
continue to find ways to serve our more than 100,000 customers in 130
countries better every day with the finest coatings, application systems
and technology. For more information visit axalta.com
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