Aluminium & Goldbronze Pigment For Coating
Aluminium & Goldbronze Pigment For Coating
Aluminium & Goldbronze Pigment For Coating
INTERNATIONAL SUBSIDIARIES
EUROPE AMERICA
World
CZECH REPUBLIC: USA:
ALBO SCHLENK s.r.o. SCHLENK METALLIC PIGMENTS
TOVARNI 532 40 NICKERSON ROAD
CZ-68771 BOJKOVICE ASHLAND/MA. 01721-1912
TEL.: + 420 572 642121 TEL.: + 1 508 881 9147
of Metallics
FAX: + 420 572 641498 FAX: + 1 508 881 1278
E-MAIL: [email protected] E-MAIL: [email protected]
ITALY:
ASIA
PIGMENTI METALLICI SRL
VIALE LEONARDO DA VINCI, 97 HONG KONG:
I-20090 TREZZANO SUL NAVIGLIO (MI) SCHLENK ASIA LTD. A L U M I N I U M & G O L D B R O N Z E P I G M E N T S
TEL.: + 39 02 48 40 58 43 1210 SHUN TAK CENTRE
FAX: + 39 02 48 40 80 21 168-200 CONNAUGHT ROAD CENTRAL
E-MAIL: [email protected] HONG KONG
TEL.: + 86 21 5774 9910
SLOVENIA:
FAX: + 86 21 5774 9920
KAMNIK-SCHLENK D.O.O.
E-MAIL: [email protected]
FUZINE 9
SI-1241 KAMNIK SHANGHAI:
TEL.: + 386 1 830 9440 SCHLENK METALLIC PIGMENTS
FAX: + 386 1 830 9443 (SHANGHAI) CO. LTD.
E-MAIL: [email protected] BUILDING NO. 9, NO. 99 HUAJIA ROAD,
HUA BIN INDUSTRIAL PARK,
SONGJIANG INDUSTRIAL ZONE,
SHANGHAI 201600, CHINA
TEL.: + 86 21 5774 9910
FAX: + 86 21 5774 9920
E-MAIL: [email protected]
In view of their policy of continuous improvement, the company reserves the right to change the specification and design. Data in this publication is based on careful investigations and is intended for
information only. All information shall be not binding, shall carry no warranty as to certain ingredients, as to the fitness for a special purpose, as to the merchantability or as to industrial property
rights of third parties. Any and all users are obliged to carry out tests on their own authority as well as to check the suitability and the danger of the respective product for a particular application
Schlenk shares no liability hereof and as to the exactness and completeness of the data. We apply our General Sales Conditions to be found on www.schlenk.com.
Printed in Germany. CS 02/12
Headquarters and facility for aluminium and goldbronze metallic pigments in Barnsdorf and Rothenbruck, Germany
World of Metallics
PIGMENTS
FOR COATINGS
04 Technical Information
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P I G M E N T S
22 5 Powder Coatings
6 Specialities
24 6.1 Coil Coatings
6.2 Aluminium Pellets
26 7 Goldbronze Pigments
llics
I N T R O D U C T I O N – T E C H N I C A L I N F O R M AT I O N
Metallic Pigments
for Coatings
Metallic pigments are utilized in the coatings industry for numerous and
differing applications. Besides creating the typical “metallic effect”, they
are also used to fulfill functional requirements such as corrosion protection,
conductivity, and others:
Automotive Coatings
– OEM
– Refinish
– Parts and Accessories
Plastic Coatings (ex. Consumer Electronics)
– TV Cabinets, cell phones, cameras, computer housings, etc.
Coil Coatings
Can Coatings
Powder Coatings
General Industrial Coatings
Anti-Corrosion Coatings
Watercraft Primer Coatings
Roof Coatings
Decorative Coatings (including aerosol)
and many more
The flakes particle size ranges from 5 to >50 µm in diameter and a thickness of
4 20 nm (VMP) to 1µm. These metal pigments are composed of aluminium and
brass alloys, commonly referred to as gold bronze pigments.
The Manufacturing process
of Aluminium Pigments
Modern aluminium pigments are produced in a wet
milling process in ball mills (Hall Process), whereas
gold bronze pigments are produced in a dry milling
process (Hametag Process).
The manufacturing process begins with milling
atomized aluminium powder to the desired particle
size and form in white spirit / mineral spirits with the
addition of lubricating additives. After a screening and
classification process, the pigment suspension in the
mixer is pressed out and the “press cake“is adjusted
with solvents to a metal content of typically 65 %.
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So called “Vacuum Metallized Pigments“ (“VMP“),
Cornflake our DECOMET series, are produced by releasing
aluminium of metallized films. The aluminium is then
further processed and the particle size adjusted.
These pigments are considerably thinner and offer
a surface which is substantially smoother and
therefore much more reflective than conventional
aluminium flakes.
Silverdollar
Depending on the production process
we distinguish between
Leafing/Non leafing
coating film
As a result of the wetting behavior of the flakes, the
metallic pigments either float on the wet film substrate
(leafing), building a layer of pigments on the film LEAFING-PIGMENT
surface, or the pigments become fully wetted out
and distribute themselves homogeneously in the
paint film (non leafing).
Leafing pigments create a silver ”metallic effect” and One of the main advantages, however, is the possibi-
are primarily used in corrosion protection coatings, lity to create tinted ”metallic effects” when mixing
decorative coatings, as well as roof coatings. the metallic pigment with transparent pigment.
The disadvantage of the leafing effect is its poor
recoatability (either with itself or a clearcoat) and Typical applications include anti-corrosion and
abrasion resistance. Tinted metal effects are not general industrial coatings.
possible because of the pigment orientation.
Non leafing aluminium pigments that meet the quality
As non leafing pigments are distributed homoge- criteria below are primarily used in automotive coa-
nously throughout the paint film, these are better tings (typically used with an additional clearcoat) as
6 protected from abrasion and corrosive influences. well as in high quality industrial coatings for coil,
They can easily be over-coated. can and plastics applications.
The “Metallic Effect“
Physically, the “metallic effect“ is based
on the reflection of light on the smooth
surface of the pigment. This reflec-
tion however is overlayed by the light
scattered at the edges of the flake and
by the micro-roughness of the pigment
surface. Therefore the “metallic effect“
is the sum of the reflection and the
scattering of light. The higher the ratio
of reflected light, the more intense is light reflection at lamellar smooth surfaces
the “metallic effect”. light scattering at edges and rough surfaces
Low or no VOC can also be achieved when organic In any of these modern applications metallic
solvents are replaced with water in so called “water pigments are widely used.
borne coatings”
These as well as other special applications make it
In energy cured coatings systems (UV or EB) solvents necessary to customize these pigments with special
are replaced with monomers, which are chemically chemical treatments (ex. organic or inorganic
integrated into the dry film through polymerization surface coatings).
and are therefore also considered “VOC free“.
Powder Coatings
Metallic powder coatings should not be produced in a
co-extrusion process. The high shear forces, espe-
cially in the milling process, would destroy the flakes
and severely influence the effect. However, if it still
desired to utilize metallic pigments in this process, it
is recommended to use pigment-binding agent
compositions, such as pellets (GRANDAL for alumi-
niums, GRANDOR for bronzes).
Metal pigments are primarily used in the Dry Blend
Process or are bonded to the powder resin in a
special bonding process to assure the reuseability of
overspray.
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1 Aluminium Pigments leafing
Leafing pigments provide a bright metallic – almost white – appearance and are available
in powder and paste form.
PP Powders
10
D50-value Applications Outstanding Features
approx. µm
20
17
standard white spirit pastes
13
10
20
17
13 powders – free of any solvent
10
13
20
17
stabilized leafing pastes for
13 waterborne systems
10
13
11
2 Aluminium Pigments non leafing
2.1 Cornflakes for solventborne systems
POLYTOP Economy cornflake series
12
D50-value Applications Outstanding Features
approx. µm
22
20
18
wide particle size distribution,
14 excellent hiding power
11
8
32
22 narrower particle size distribution,
20 good hiding power,
good metallic appearance
18
14
24
20 very narrow particle size distribution,
17 bright metallic appearance
11
13
2 Aluminium Pigments non leafing
2.2 Silverdollars for solventborne systems
ALUBRIGHT 3000 Standard series – Coarse to medium fine silverdollar grades
14
D50-value Applications Outstanding Features
approx. µm
75
56
47
34 narrow particle size distribution,
31 coarse grades show high sparkle effekt
29
27
24
24
22
silverdollars standard;
18 narrow particle size distribution
18
15
18
thick silverdollars premium; very narrow
13 particle size distribution; strong and dark flop
8 recommended for circulation resistance
thin silverdollar;
15 superb hiding power + liquid metal effect
15
3 Vacuum metallized pigments
(VMPs)
DECOMET 1000 Economy series white appearance
DECOMET 4000
High end series dark + metallic appearance
DECOMET 5000
+ Slurries including different solvents (ethyl acetate & isopropyl acetate) are available upon request
16
D50-value Applications Outstanding Features
approx. µm
10 - 11 leafing grade;
outstanding mirror effect
light metallic;
12 - 15
white appearance
12 - 15
10 - 11 chrome like metallic effect
11 - 14
dark metallic, good opacity;
10 - 11
stainless steel
11 - 14
very dark metallic, superb opacity;
11 - 14 platinum
17
4 Waterborne systems non leafing
18
D50-value Applications Outstanding Features
µm
24
22
18
11
56 no VOC content;
34 specially recommended for mono-coat systems
24
22
18
15
24
no VOC content;
good intercoat adhesion;
56 specially recommended for two-coat systems
34
19
AQUAMET CP-BG SiO2 encapsulated
20
D50-value Applications Outstanding Features
µm
24
22
18
11
good circulation resistance;
56 non-conductive setup offers
34 excellent chemical resistance;
recommended for plastic coatings
18
15
15
13
21
5 Powder Coatings
All Powdal grades are recommended for dry blend as well as bonding applications.
For extrusion we recommend Grandal pellets (see 6.3).
high cost-effectiveness,
only for interior applications
excellent
chemical
resistance
fulfills GSB especially
standard
(mortar resistant) for exterior
usage
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6 Specialities ALUCOIL
Aluminiumpigments specially for coil and can
coatings. Quality control is done in a coil-
coating system ensuring perfect batch to batch
6.1 Coil / Can Coatings consistency.
18
Premium series – excellent chemical
56 resistance due to its polymer encapsulation
34
13
15
25
7 Goldbronze Pigments
Powders + Waterborne Pastes
LUMINOR
UNICOAT Powders – not passivated
GOLDFLITTER
CONSTANT Powders – SiO2 encapsulated
AQUADOR Pastes – stabilized version for waterborne systems
GRANDOR Pellet version
Grandor 426 n.l. 95 9
Constant 2210 / N 100 45
Constant 2250 / N 100 33
Constant 2280 / N 100 28
Constant 4117 / N 100 11
Aquador 2250 70 35
Aquador 2550 70 35
Aquador 2580 70 20
Aquador 2350 70 16
Aquador 3050 70 11,5
Aquador 4350 70 6
Goldflitter 200 100 200
Goldflitter 1000 100 1000
Goldflitter Constant 200 100 200
Standard Colors: Rich Gold: RG; Rich Pale Gold: RPG; Pale Gold: PG; Copper: CO
Special Colors: English Green: EG; Citron: CT; Gold Color: GC; Ducat Gold: DG; Fire Red: FR; Maron: MR
Shades Applications Outstanding Features
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Symbols (inside) SCHLENK METALLIC PIGMENTS GMBH
BARNSDORFER HAUPTSTR. 5 PIGMENTS
D-91154 ROTH/GERMANY
www.schlenk.com FOR COATINGS
INTERNATIONAL SUBSIDIARIES
EUROPE AMERICA
World
CZECH REPUBLIC: USA:
ALBO SCHLENK s.r.o. SCHLENK METALLIC PIGMENTS
TOVARNI 532 40 NICKERSON ROAD
CZ-68771 BOJKOVICE ASHLAND/MA. 01721-1912
TEL.: + 420 572 642121 TEL.: + 1 508 881 9147
of Metallics
FAX: + 420 572 641498 FAX: + 1 508 881 1278
E-MAIL: [email protected] E-MAIL: [email protected]
ITALY:
ASIA
PIGMENTI METALLICI SRL
VIALE LEONARDO DA VINCI, 97 HONG KONG:
I-20090 TREZZANO SUL NAVIGLIO (MI) SCHLENK ASIA LTD. A L U M I N I U M & G O L D B R O N Z E P I G M E N T S
TEL.: + 39 02 48 40 58 43 1210 SHUN TAK CENTRE
FAX: + 39 02 48 40 80 21 168-200 CONNAUGHT ROAD CENTRAL
E-MAIL: [email protected] HONG KONG
TEL.: + 86 21 5774 9910
SLOVENIA:
FAX: + 86 21 5774 9920
KAMNIK-SCHLENK D.O.O.
E-MAIL: [email protected]
FUZINE 9
SI-1241 KAMNIK SHANGHAI:
TEL.: + 386 1 830 9440 SCHLENK METALLIC PIGMENTS
FAX: + 386 1 830 9443 (SHANGHAI) CO. LTD.
E-MAIL: [email protected] BUILDING NO. 9, NO. 99 HUAJIA ROAD,
HUA BIN INDUSTRIAL PARK,
SONGJIANG INDUSTRIAL ZONE,
SHANGHAI 201600, CHINA
TEL.: + 86 21 5774 9910
FAX: + 86 21 5774 9920
E-MAIL: [email protected]
In view of their policy of continuous improvement, the company reserves the right to change the specification and design. Data in this publication is based on careful investigations and is intended for
information only. All information shall be not binding, shall carry no warranty as to certain ingredients, as to the fitness for a special purpose, as to the merchantability or as to industrial property
rights of third parties. Any and all users are obliged to carry out tests on their own authority as well as to check the suitability and the danger of the respective product for a particular application
Schlenk shares no liability hereof and as to the exactness and completeness of the data. We apply our General Sales Conditions to be found on www.schlenk.com.
Printed in Germany. CS 02/12
Headquarters and facility for aluminium and goldbronze metallic pigments in Barnsdorf and Rothenbruck, Germany
World of Metallics
Symbols
Automotive and
Can coatings
accessories coatings
Chrome effect/decoration
Industrial coatings
and reflective coatings
Anticorrosive coatings,
heat resistant coatings, Hammerfinish coatings
tank coatings
INTERNATIONAL SUBSIDIARIES
EUROPE AMERICA
World
CZECH REPUBLIC: USA:
ALBO SCHLENK s.r.o. SCHLENK METALLIC PIGMENTS
TOVARNI 532 40 NICKERSON ROAD
CZ-68771 BOJKOVICE ASHLAND/MA. 01721-1912
TEL.: + 420 572 642121 TEL.: + 1 508 881 9147
of Metallics
FAX: + 420 572 641498 FAX: + 1 508 881 1278
E-MAIL: [email protected] E-MAIL: [email protected]
ITALY:
ASIA
PIGMENTI METALLICI SRL
VIALE LEONARDO DA VINCI, 97 HONG KONG:
I-20090 TREZZANO SUL NAVIGLIO (MI) SCHLENK ASIA LTD. A L U M I N I U M & G O L D B R O N Z E P I G M E N T S
TEL.: + 39 02 48 40 58 43 1210 SHUN TAK CENTRE
FAX: + 39 02 48 40 80 21 168-200 CONNAUGHT ROAD CENTRAL
E-MAIL: [email protected] HONG KONG
TEL.: + 86 21 5774 9910
SLOVENIA:
FAX: + 86 21 5774 9920
KAMNIK-SCHLENK D.O.O.
E-MAIL: [email protected]
FUZINE 9
SI-1241 KAMNIK SHANGHAI:
TEL.: + 386 1 830 9440 SCHLENK METALLIC PIGMENTS
FAX: + 386 1 830 9443 (SHANGHAI) CO. LTD.
E-MAIL: [email protected] BUILDING NO. 9, NO. 99 HUAJIA ROAD,
HUA BIN INDUSTRIAL PARK,
SONGJIANG INDUSTRIAL ZONE,
SHANGHAI 201600, CHINA
TEL.: + 86 21 5774 9910
FAX: + 86 21 5774 9920
E-MAIL: [email protected]
In view of their policy of continuous improvement, the company reserves the right to change the specification and design. Data in this publication is based on careful investigations and is intended for
information only. All information shall be not binding, shall carry no warranty as to certain ingredients, as to the fitness for a special purpose, as to the merchantability or as to industrial property
rights of third parties. Any and all users are obliged to carry out tests on their own authority as well as to check the suitability and the danger of the respective product for a particular application
Schlenk shares no liability hereof and as to the exactness and completeness of the data. We apply our General Sales Conditions to be found on www.schlenk.com.
Printed in Germany. CS 02/12
Headquarters and facility for aluminium and goldbronze metallic pigments in Barnsdorf and Rothenbruck, Germany
World of Metallics