Copolymer PE

• Overview
• Application Methods
• Technical Information

Copolymer PE Dip/Spray is a versatile thermoplastic powder coating designed to meet a wide range of performance qualities. Among its benefits are superior 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. Copolymer PE is ideal when an all-purpose high performance coating is needed. The abrasion and impact resistance of this system is unsurpassed and provides excellent protection against both 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. It offers both a functional and aesthetic coating. The electrostatic spray application is sprayed with a dry powder that is fluidized with air and then post cured. Electrostatic Spray is typically applied at a thickness of 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 then post cured. Fluid Bed polymer is generally applied at a thickness of 5 – 40 mils (thousandths of an inch). Typical coating application temperatures are between 180 to 250 °C (360 to 480 °F). Copolymer PE  based powders are recommended for both interior and exterior applications.