Eliminates the energy consuming process of two coat and two bake
application
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid
and powder coatings, introduces Alesta® Lync, an innovative
Dry-on-Dry (DOD) powder coating application system. Alesta Lync is a
cost effective solution to the energy consuming process of conventional
two layer systems that require two separate bake cycles. It is also
engineered to provide a significant performance improvement compared to
single layer systems.
With its unique topcoat and primer combination, Alesta Lync is designed
to provide two paint layers but require only one cure cycle. As a
result, Alesta Lync reduces process time, paint shop footprint and
capital investment while increasing productivity. The process is
energy-efficient and has excellent edge corrosion protection. By
contrast, traditional direct to metal monolayer powder systems often
fail to protect edges, as surface tension during the liquid state causes
paint to pull away from sharp edges. Conventional two-layers systems
require an intermediate bake step between primer and topcoat.
“Alesta Lync is the result of Axalta scientists around the world
listening to the needs of our customers and then working closely with
them to develop an innovative technology that is designed to improve
their business,” said Michael Cash, Axalta Senior Vice and President and
President, Industrial Coatings. “I couldn’t be more excited about this
new system, and I look forward to seeing the creative ways our customers
will take advantage of its value.”
Alesta Lync has been engineered initially for ACE segment coaters, but
also is suitable for many other general industrial applications. Coaters
using direct to metal systems today can get better edge coverage and
corrosion resistance with Alesta Lync without having to add an
additional oven to gel cure a primer.
For more information about global access to Alesta Lync, visit www.axalta.com/alesta.
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 150 years of experience in the
coatings industry, the approximately 12,800 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 axaltacoatingsystems.com
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