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Liquiguard PC |
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Phosphating before Powder Coating |
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It is the Pre-treatment process creating an innovative coating of Acrylic Polymer on the base metal to be Powder coated for creating the bond between base metal & the powder. |
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It is the Pre-treatment process for creation of Phosphate coating on the base metal to be powder coated for creating the bond between base metal & the powder. |
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Process consist of applying Liquiguard to the surface by Dipping / Spraying / or application using sponge. Only in certain case degreasing & de-rusting is required. |
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Process Consists of series of steps namely : De-greasing, De-rusting, Phosphating, Passivation usually called as seven tank process. |
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Process time including curing time is 15 minutes. Saves process time. Air drying is workable. Forced drying is optional. |
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Process time is usually 20-30 minutes plus forced drying normally needed. |
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Products processed using Liquiguard can be taken up for coating even after weeks. |
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Processed product has to be taken up for coating within hours or re-treatment required. |
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No chemist required for checking the strength of the chemical. Liquiguard is ready to use. No addition except to maintain level. |
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Constant monitoring of the chemicals is must to ensure good quality. Requires frequent analysis & additions. |
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Liquiguard has a long shelf life and does not need to be re-charged as its efficacy remains intact. |
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Most of the chemicals used in the process has expiry date & has to be utilised within the said period. |
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Liquiguard is a neutral product. (Non Acidic & Non Alkali) Also non hazardous, non toxic, non flammable. |
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Most of the chemicals used in the process are either acidic or alkaline based. |
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No Effluent treatment required as there is no disposal. You replenish as you consume. No sludge formation. |
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Effluent treatment required. Disposal is a problem, particularly together with the sludge. |
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Object size is not a problem for Pre-treatment. Big objects can be sprayed. |
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Larger objects cannot be easily Pre-treated using this process. |
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Saves investment on tanks / space & time. |
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Larger space / tanks / time required. |
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Common for all kinds of base metals. (GI/MS/Alu./SS/casting etc.) |
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Process & chemicals changes for different kinds of base metals to be powder coated. |
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Passes all the necessary tests after powder coating like cross hatch, impact, flexibility, MEK rub, humidity, pencil hardness & salt spray test.
Also protects form corrosion, moisture, oxidation & UV rays. |
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Passes all the necessary tests after powder coating like cross hatch, impact, flexibility, MEK rub, humidity pencil hardness & salt spray test. |
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