As one of the pioneers in the manufacture of powder coatings, Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), established fine textured powder coatings in architectural quality in the market more than 20 years ago. Since then, the sophisticated, fine sandy surface finish of these products has set new benchmarks in façade design. With "Optimum", Axalta now offers the next generation of fine textured powder coatings.
This innovative development for impressive architectural solutions enables an increased value creation for coaters. The key features are the optical features of these RAL-based finishes and their enhanced technical properties. The technical enhancements enable improved productivity and higher application efficiency. The improved transfer efficiency and the optimised penetration at edges and corners enables a higher coverage is achieved with the same volume of powder, hence consumption can be reduced, and conveyor speed increased compared to conventional super durable powder coatings. The easy processing of "Optimum" powder coatings allows for a faster operation of the coating plant and also a reduced number of rejected items.
In terms of appearance and durability, the "Optimum" powder coatings also set new standards. The coated, super durable surface impresses with a uniformly fine textured effect and an extra matt finish. This is rounded off by enhanced UV fastness and outstanding resistance to scratches and damage. The Qualicoat Class 2 and GSB Master certified "Optimum" powder coatings in super durable quality are currently available from stock in 25 trendy architectural RAL-based colours, with more shades to follow.