PPG ENVIRO-PRIME EPIC 200R coatings will allow automotive manufacturers to lower energy consumptions and CO2 emissions.
PPG
has recently presented PPG ENVIRO-PRIME® EPIC 200R, a new range of sustainable electrocoat
(e-coat) products that dry at lower temperatures. Specifically developed for automotive manufacturers, the new coatings allow producers to reduce CO2
emissions and minimise the energy consumptions of the lines.
E-coat technologies are being employed in automotive and industrial applications since almost 60 years to prevent the corrosion of components and extend their life cycle. The waterborne range of PPG expands the portfolio of the company, providing a new solution that can be applied at over 95% efficiency – also reducing the waste of materials – to protect the substrate of cars, appliances and airplanes.
“This is a game-changing technology. Conventional e-coats typically require higher oven temperatures to cure over thicker substrates and complex assemblies, resulting in uneven appearance and variations in colour. The PPG Enviro-Prime EPIC 200R platform ensures well-cured films at lower baking temperatures, providing a more sustainable solution without sacrificing manufacturing throughput or coating performance,” has stated Garry Grant, the global product manager for the Automotive Coatings division of PPG.