Refrigerator producers can cut costs with coating switch

Refrigerator producers can cut costs with coating switch

Keywords Coatings,Environment, Plascoat, Refrigerators

Wireworkers engaged in the production of refrigerator shelving can make savings of up to 25 per cent by switching away from PVC according to field trials of its new NG30 polyethylene powder carried out by thermoplastic coatings leader, Plascoat.

Plascoat has been working with leading white goods producers keen to make the move from PVC and its findings are said to include a material cost saving of up to 25 per cent, partly due to the reduced application density of NG30.

No requirement for a primer and reduced energy needs result in further improvements in the bottom line, while there is a total elimination of extracted plasticiser fumes and compliance with environmental and fire directives.

The Plascoat trial results reportedly also show that there is no compromising product quality with a switch to NG30, the latest in its series of new generation polyethylene coatings. The new formulation has free flowing properties that allow good edge coverage, with minimal overall coating thickness at considerably lower coating temperatures.

NG30 has been developed for a wide range of domestic wirework equipment applications and is available in a non-yellowing white, with colour options where larger quantities are required.

The new polyethylene coating powder joins an NG range that also includes the NG10 and NG20 coatings,giving applicators the opportunity to select specific qualities, such as an enhanced level of abrasion, stress cracking and impact resistance, and a finish appropriate to the product and budget.

Details from Plascoat Sytems, The Trading Estate, Farnham, Surrey. Tel: 01252 733777.