What are TIGER 2nd Generation Bonded Metallics?
TIGER Drylac Metallics are made with our 2nd Generation Bonding technology, which is exclusive to TIGER Drylac® Metallics. This State-of-the-art system bonding of metallic pigments to the base material offers unique advantages over conventional dry blending. This process features:
- An even distribution of pigments for a more uniform metallic finish
- Unparalleled Batch-to-batch consistency
- Low effect variation at different applications
- Resistance to particle segregation during transportation and storage
- Low reject rates & fewer application issues
- Easy to spray powder
- Less separation of Powder and Pigment during application (fewer charging issues)
- Higher Transfer Efficiency
- A recycling consistent material, making the powder suitable for reclaim
TIGER Metallic Powder Coatings
- The metallic is bonded to the surface of the powder particle
- This process helps to place some metallic particles parallel to the substrate but there are also particles not parallel or even perpendicular to the substrate
- This creates a distinct difference in appearance from liquid that is difficult to recreate in ordinary powder coatings
Liquid Metallics
- For the most part, the binders in liquid systems are lower molecular weight; smaller molecules and lower viscosities
- The liquid system’s low viscosity and the solvent evaporation process will orient the metallic; push it to the surface parallel to the substrate (it lies flat)
- If metallic’s are not involved, liquid coating are easy to make smooth but hard to build film and create certain textures
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