High-solids coating can eliminate need for baking, force-drying of metal parts

PPG Industries’ industrial coatings business has introduced PERFORMALOC™ advanced productivity coatings, a new category of cross-linked coatings featuring a proprietary combination of low-VOC resins that cure fast and hard, thus eliminating the need for baking or force-drying of metal parts.

The coatings are designed for OEMs that coat metal parts such as those used in agricultural equipment, locomotives and railcars, outdoor furniture, light poles, exterior electrical cabinets and hardware, trailers, and shipping containers. Because the coatings dry extremely fast and to a hard, durable finish, they are suitable for OEMs and part suppliers that have limited or no baking capabilities.

The coatings offer color and gloss retention, as well as resistance to chemicals, marring, salt spray, and humidity.