In order to meet customer’s requirements on surface appearance, Stainless Steel Coatings Inc. developed a low VOC epoxy system with semi – gloss metallic finish.
This two component system is composed of primer type 4220 and finish coat type 8908.

Technical characteristics are the same of the other epoxy systems.

PROTECTION                 

Against corrosion from light and strong alkali, solvents and chemical products, sea water, impacts and abrasion.

USES                                    

Industrial mills and machines, packaging and wrapping lines, pumps, valves, slides, vehicles, etc.

SURFACES                        

Steel, aluminium, copper and other metals, cast iron, wood, fibreboard, tiles, glass, ceramic, masonite, and fibreglass.

PREPARATION              

For light conditions of use: treat with a hand or electric metallic brush, after completely removing dirt, grease, oil and every other pollutant. Preferably sandblast to SA 2 or 2½. For severe conditions of use including chemical agents: sand blast to SA 3 with sharp and angular profile 40-50 µ deep.

THICKNESSES

Surfaces exposed to light atmospheric or chemical agents:
1 coat of 4220 primer   at 75 µ dry /105 µ wet
1 coat of 8908 finish paint    at 75 µ dry /110 µ wet
Surfaces in immersion service or exposed to strong chemical agents:
1 coat  of 4220 primer   at 125 µ   dry /175 µ wet
2 coats of 8908 finish paint at 100 µ dry /150 µ wet  each coat

Note: Film thickness on sand blasted surfaces should be measured up from the peaks of the anchor pattern.

APPLICATION
– Conventional spray gun with vertical reservoir, nozzle 1,6 – 1,8  mm.,  nozzle pressure 4 – 4,5 bar.
– Airless gun pump ratio 28:1 nozzle size 0,4 – 0,5 mm.
– Brush. Roller.
– Do not apply by dipping.

Clean tools (especially nozzles) immediately after use with a commercial solvent.

Note: The stainless steel flakes tend to make a deposit on the bottom of the can and therefore we recommend stirring the product frequently before and during application. A possible presence of small lumps due to stocking time is normal; they can be eliminated easily by accurate stirring.
We strongly recommend using a low speed electric mixer in every stirring operation in order to obtain the best adhesion and protection results.
Note: do not mix primer and finish paint together.

MIXING                             

Stir with care the two A and B components separately, then mix them accurately in a clean container with the mixing ratio 1:1 by volume (the two components have different specific gravity so that a mixture by weight would give unacceptable results). Let deposit for 15 minutes, stir again and filter if necessary to eliminate possible lumps.
Apply within 6 hours maximum.
We strongly recommend using a low speed electric mixer in every stirring operation in order to obtain the best adhesion and protection results.

THINNING

Not recommended. The addition of a thinner might loosen the resin/flakes molecular matrix, thus lowering the anti corrosion properties of the system.

DRYING TIME                            

Primer 4220:                        touch dry after 3 hours – over coating   after 12 hours
Finish coat 8908                 touch dry after 4 hours – over coating   after 12 hours

Note: It is not recommended to dry the paint in the oven, as a too fast evaporation of the solvents would not allow the flakes to form a solid surface.

SERVICE

The complete system can be put into light service after 36 hours. Complete curing with achievement of maximum hardness and protection occurs in 2 weeks.

COVERAGE

Theoretical coverage:
primer  4220:           9,30  sm/lt  at   75  µ  dry – 5,65  sm/lt at  125  µ  dry
finish coat  8908:     9,00  sm/lt  at   75  µ  dry – 6,70  sm/lt  at 100  µ  dry

Note: Practical coverage can be 10 – 25% lower than the theoretical one according to working conditions, surface shape and application method.

TEMPERATURE   

Maximum working temperature: 121° C

LIMITATIONS

Application temperature between 10 and 38° C for both working place and surface to coat.Relative humidity less than 85%.
Temperature of the surface to coat at least 3° C over dew point (to calculate this value please refer to table A).

CAUTIONS                                   

Use breathing mask for spray applications. 
Apply only in well ventilated areas.
Use hand protection gloves.
Do not swallow, do not breathe aerosols.
A detailed safety data sheet is included in every parcel and is available upon request

CHEMICAL RESISTANCE