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CERAM-A-STAR®950
Years of Akzo Nobel research and continuous development created the proprietary co-polymer resin technology used in CERAM-A-STAR®950 system colors.
Pigment evaluation and selection is another important contribution from Akzo Nobel research. CERAM-A-STAR®950 colors contain the highest-grade ceramic/inorganic pigmentation, the same pigments used in 70% PVDF coatings like TRINAR®. The select combination of resin and pigment in CERAM-A-STAR®950 coatings provides long lasting, warrantable, color-fast performance on coil coated metal suitable for exterior architectural, pre-engineered or post frame construction materials. It also provides a lower cost, long-life technology alternative to developers, designers and specifiers.
Akzo Nobel manufacture of CERAM-A-STAR®950 coatings is quick and efficient which makes short cycle times routine. Special design color and gloss matches are also available from our EXPRESS Match(TM) color program.
Technical Product Information:
PRODUCT CERAM-A-STAR®950 for High Quality Metal Wall and
Roof Panels
The CERAM-A-STAR®950 coating system is the most innovative silicone protected polyester technology available in the market today. It is designed to contribute color and help protect metal coils that are later fabricated into construction panel products for metal siding and roofing. Years of continuous research and actual outdoor testing have guided our ability to produce CERAM-A-STAR®950 in a wide array of colors that blend well with collateral construction materials.
CERAM-A-STAR®950 coatings are intended to be factory applied, to metal substrates according to Akzo Nobel Product Data Sheets, over primer, by the coil coating method only. This process efficiently and economically applies primer and CERAM-A-STAR®950 colors according to exact film thickness specifications across the entire panel width. In this process, coatings are applied to specified metal substrates that have been thoroughly cleaned and chemically pretreated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions to optimize adhesion, forming and weathering characteristics. CERAM-A-STAR®950 coatings and primer must be baked and cured in factory ovens at temperatures ranging from 400°-480°F. Color, gloss, hardness, cure, flexibility and adhesion are only a few of the performance characteristics monitored in the quality control process. The coil coating process is highly efficient with nearly 100% transfer efficiency to the metal coils. This process collects and destroys almost all volatile organic content (VOC's) usually associated to any painting process. .
Test methods established by ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials).
Physical Properties of the Coating:
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0.20 mils (5 microns), minimum, primer; 0.90 mils (23 microns), minimum, total film thickness | |
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25-40%, Lower or higher gloss upon request. | |
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F minimum | |
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No removal | |
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No loss of adhesion | |
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1200 hours: Pass - actual performance varies with pretreatment and substrate. | |
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1000 hours: Pass - actual performance varies with pretreatment and substrate. | |
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2000 hours; no checking, blistering or adhesion loss | |
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Exterior color change not exceed 5 NBS units | |
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No chalking greater than #8 | |
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Superior exterior performance in South Florida and EMMAQUA test exposures |
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30 liters/mil minimum |
Complete test reports are available upon request.
CERAM-A-STAR®950 colors are made from the highest quality ceramic/inorganic pigments in a wide range of colors. ISO 9001 certified Akzo Nobel manufacturing methods at our Columbus Headquarters facility uniformly distribute pigments into a proprietary silicone protected polyester resin that has proven, under years of harsh 45° South Florida exposure, to resist changes in color and general appearance, while preserving film integrity and coating properties.
Proper maintenance is vital for any coating to achieve maximum installed life performance. Contact Akzo Nobel and ask for a copy of our "Care and Maintenance Guide" for recommended methods and procedures. Color matched air-dry coatings for post construction touch-up and scratch repair, as mentioned in the "Care and Maintenance Guide," are available for CERAM-A-STAR®950 coatings through your panel fabricator.
Contact your panel system fabricator for accurate installed cost estimates. Coating system performance warranties are available. Contact Akzo Nobel Coatings Marketing and Sales department or your panel system supplier. Contact Akzo Nobel for specific primer and backer.
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