Copolymer PE

• Overview
• Application Methods
• Technical Information

Copolymer PE Dip/Spray is a multi-purpose thermoplastic powder coating designed to meet a wide range of performance qualities including excellent mechanical performance, impact resistance and ultra violet (UV) protection.

All Copolymer PE coatings utilize copolymer polyethylene (CoPE) chemistry to provide ultra-high adhesion and performance properties. Co-polymer PE is an ideal choice when an all-purpose high performance coating is required. The abrasion and impact resistance of this system is unsurpassed and provides excellent protection against corrosion and UV exposure.

Applications include: outdoor furniture, fencing, facemasks, bike racks, playground equipment, play system decking, tree grates, and bollards.

Copolymer PE is processed in either electrostatic spray or fluidized bed applications offering both a functional and aesthetic coating. The electrostatic spray application is sprayed with a dry powder that is fluidized with air and then is post cured. Electrostatic Spray is generally applied at a thickness ranging from 2 – 10 mils (thousandths of an inch).

The Fluid Bed polymer coating is applied through a dip process where the part is preheated and dipped into a dry powder that is fluidized with air and then post cured. Fluid Bed polymer is generally applied at a thickness ranging from 5 – 40 mils (thousandths of an inch). Typical coating application temperatures are usually in the range of 180 to 250 °C (360 to 480 °F). Co-polymer PE based powders are recommended for both interior and exterior applications.