FORREST Technical Coatings About FORREST Exterior Powder Coatings
FORREST’s polyester and super-durable exterior powder coatings are well suited for exterior environments and metal substrates, including steel and aluminum. Industry standard colors and RAL Master Standards in super durable formulations are available as well as special effects (e.g., metallics, veins, textures, crinkle, etc). Forrest provides expedient color matches and develops innovative exterior powder coatings in collaboration with our customers.
Use cases for FORREST Exterior Powder Coatings
• Interior and exterior furniture and hardware
• Appliances
• Architectural
• Recreation equipment
• General metals (e.g., cabinets, fencing, railing, etc)
• Vehicles (e.g., exhaust, chassis, brake pads, etc)
• High Temperature (e.g., barbecues, hearth, silencers, etc)
• Wood products coating
Benefits of FORREST Exterior Powder Coatings
• 100% solids zero-VOCs
• Reduced need for discharge permit
• Low applied cost
• Easy storage
• Low cure options
• Excellent durability
• Reclaimable options available
• Decorative effects
• Custom colors & RAL Master Color Standards
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS — FORREST Exterior Powder Coatings
Standard polyester TGIC powders are excellent coatings that protect the end product while also providing many decorative colors and special effects looks at the same time. These products can be used for interior or exterior applications.
Variety of gloss levels and textures available.
Below are the technical specifications of one or more popular products in this line. More products are available to meet customer color, gloss and other desired specifications.
106 Series
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Gloss @ 60°
85+
ASTM D523-14 -
Impact Resistance
120 in-lbs
ASTM D2794-90 -
Pencil Hardness
H
ASTM 3363 -
Cure Cycle
10 minutes at 400°F (204°C)
-
Gloss @ 60°
85+
ASTM D523-14 -
Impact Resistance
60 in-lbs
ASTM D2794-90 -
Pencil Hardness
H
ASTM 3363 -
Cure Cycle
10 minutes at 400°F (204°C)
-
Gloss @ 60°
80+
ASTM D523-14 -
Impact Resistance
60 in-lbs
ASTM D2794-90 -
Pencil Hardness
H
ASTM 3363 -
Cure Cycle
10 minutes at 400°F (204°C)
-
Gloss @ 60°
85+
ASTM D523-14 -
Impact Resistance
60 in-lbs
ASTM D2794-90 -
Pencil Hardness
H
ASTM 3363 -
Cure Cycle
10 minutes at 400°F (204°C)
-
Gloss @ 60°
75+
ASTM D523-14 -
Impact Resistance
60 in-lbs
ASTM D2794-90 -
Pencil Hardness
H
ASTM 3363 -
Cure Cycle
10 minutes at 400°F (204°C)
-
Gloss @ 60°
70+
ASTM D523-14 -
Impact Resistance
80 in-lbs
ASTM D2794-90 -
Pencil Hardness
H
ASTM 3363 -
Cure Cycle
20 minutes at 400°F (204°C)
-
Gloss @ 60°
85+
ASTM D523-14 -
Impact Resistance
60 in-lbs
ASTM D2794-90 -
Pencil Hardness
H
ASTM 3363 -
Cure Cycle
10 minutes at 400°F (204°C)
-
Gloss @ 60°
80+
ASTM D523-14 -
Impact Resistance
60 in-lbs
ASTM D2794-90 -
Pencil Hardness
H
ASTM 3363 -
Cure Cycle
10 minutes at 400°F (204°C)
-
Gloss @ 60°
Flat
ASTM D523-14 -
Impact Resistance
60 in-lbs
ASTM D2794-90 -
Pencil Hardness
2H
ASTM 3363 -
Cure Cycle
10 minutes at 400°F (204°C)
-
Gloss @ 60°
25 - 35
ASTM D523-14 -
Impact Resistance
60 in-lbs
ASTM D2794-90 -
Pencil Hardness
H
ASTM 3363 -
Cure Cycle
10 minutes at 400°F (204°C)
-
Gloss @ 60°
95+
ASTM D523-14 -
Impact Resistance
60 in-lbs
ASTM D2794-90 -
Pencil Hardness
H
ASTM 3363 -
Cure Cycle
10 minutes at 400°F (204°C)
-
Gloss @ 60°
Semi-Gloss
ASTM D523-14 -
Impact Resistance
80 in-lbs
ASTM D2794-90 -
Pencil Hardness
H
ASTM 3363 -
Cure Cycle
10 minutes at 400°F (204°C)
-
Gloss @ 60°
Full
ASTM D523-14 -
Impact Resistance
60 in-lbs
ASTM D2794-90 -
Pencil Hardness
H
ASTM 3363 -
Cure Cycle
10 minutes at 400°F (204°C)
Polyurethane coatings are formulated to have excellent flow characteristics while providing good mechanical and chemical resistance. These products also offer exterior durability.
044 Series
-
Gloss @ 60°
Full
ASTM D523-14 -
Impact Resistance
60 in-lbs
ASTM D2794-90 -
Pencil Hardness
H
ASTM 3363 -
Cure Cycle
10 minutes at 400°F (204°C)
-
Gloss @ 60°
Flat
ASTM D523-14 -
Impact Resistance
60 in-lbs
ASTM D2794-90 -
Pencil Hardness
H
ASTM 3363 -
Cure Cycle
10 minutes at 400°F (204°C)
-
Gloss @ 60°
14-20
ASTM D523-14 -
Impact Resistance
60 in-lbs
ASTM D2794-90 -
Pencil Hardness
2H
ASTM 3363 -
Cure Cycle
10 minutes at 400°F (204°C)
TGIC free polyesters are used in applications where TGIC is not desired and offer the same advantages as the Polyester TGIC powders.
TGIC-free powders
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Gloss @ 60°
Semi-Gloss
ASTM D523-14 -
Impact Resistance
60 in-lbs
ASTM D2794-90 -
Pencil Hardness
H
ASTM 3363 -
Cure Cycle
10 minutes at 400°F (204°C)
-
Gloss @ 60°
<8
ASTM D523-14 -
Impact Resistance
80 in-lbs
ASTM D2794-90 -
Pencil Hardness
H
ASTM 3363 -
Cure Cycle
10 minutes at 400°F (204°C)
-
Gloss @ 60°
Flat
ASTM D523-14 -
Impact Resistance
80 in-lbs
ASTM D2794-90 -
Pencil Hardness
H
ASTM 3363 -
Cure Cycle
10 minutes at 400°F (204°C)