IAC’s NEW ‘green’ paint system is environmental plus point

Bronx, NY (June 16)--IAC America, global leader in noise control products, has just completed installation of a new ‘green’ powder coat system in our paint shop at their Bronx manufacturing facility. Replacing their conventional liquid paint system, the new powder coat system is not only ‘green’ but it delivers a tougher finish and prolongs the good looks of IAC products throughout their lifetime.

Powder coating is applied as a free-flowing, dry powder. Electrostatically applied, it is then oven cured to form a ‘skin’ or hard finish that is tougher than conventional paint. Being much thicker than conventional paint means that powder coating does not run or sag. A key benefit is that more consistency of paint finish can be achieved between horizontal and vertical coated surfaces of any product.

The gray epoxy powder primer is performance tested to ASTM D3359, D522, D3363, and D2794 for adhesion, flexibility, hardness and impact resistance. The addition of a top coat is recommended for exterior applications. In addition to the gray primer, all 10 IAC Standard AccuTone2 colors are available in the new powder coat system and all RAL colors are possible, provided there is sufficient lead time.

In line with their environmental policy, the new paint system is ‘green’, emitting zero VOCs and the production process produces much less hazardous waste than conventional liquid coatings.

“The change-over went extremely well,” said Bill Taylor, Director of Operations, “And all of our Product Managers are excited about the results and possibilities for improving all of our products.”

IAC is the world’s leading manufacturer of noise control products and systems, with operations in more than nine countries around the world. www.industrialacoustics.com/usa

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