Industrial coatings

As the name suggests, industrial coatings are mainly used in industrial applications. Here, the robustness, abrasion, chemical and corrosion resistance of industrially coated metal or plastic parts, for example in mechanical engineering, the automotive industry or also in the shipbuilding and offshore industry, is particularly important. The adaptation of the properties to rapid application by spraying, dipping or electrostatic coating, as well as the excellent touch-up capability, also distinguish industrial coatings from coatings applied by rollers or brushes in craftsmanship.

The role of pigments in industrial coatings

Pigments in the form of powders or pigment pastes simply may not be absent in liquid or powder industrial coatings. The particles finely dispersed in the industrial coating systems primarily provide colour, opacity, gloss and appearance, of course. Whether signal colours for hazardous areas or simply a "corporate colour" for the recognition value of one's own brand - there are many reasons for coloured machine surfaces.

In addition, they sometimes confer improved corrosion resistance, abrasion resistance or protect against damage caused by short-wave UV radiation.

Protection against weathering

Did you know that iron oxide and titanium dioxide pigments are excellent UV absorbers and therefore protect very well against weathering by ultraviolet light waves? Organic pigment preparations such as our Euronyl^® portfolio provide bright, vibrant colours, while inorganic pigment dispersions such as our Euronox^® portfolio provide high opacity, pastel colours and the protective functions already mentioned.