FORREST Technical Coatings About INFERNEX® High Temp Powder Coatings
INFERNEX® high temp powder coatings are brought to you by FORREST Technical Coatings, a pioneer in the field of high temp paint and powder for decades with our USA-manufactured and globally distributed high temp paint brand Stove Bright® for hearth and barbeque.
INFERNEX® solves your exterior exposure challenges with cost-efficient high temp powder coatings, solvent-based coatings, and aerosols that deliver on appearance and corrosion resistance.
Use Cases For INFERNEX® POWDER COATINGS
- Exhaust systems
- Industrial silencers
- Engine parts
- Turbo chargers
- Other high temp applications
Benefits of INFERNEX® POWDER COATINGS
- Excellent over-bake stability
- Excellent corrosion resistance
- Very good weathering properties
- Smooth & textured finishes
- Higher transfer efficiency (reclaim)
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS — INFERNEX® High Temp Powder Coatings
Originally developed for exhausts, PS-1000 has earned its reputation for decades as the workhorse high temp powder coating for protecting exhaust systems, engines, and silencers. Its black smooth finish withstands temperatures up to 1000° F (537° C). It also features excellent application properties, film quality, and superior over-bake stability when applied to properly-prepared ferrous and non-ferrous substrates.
INFERNEX® PS-1000 (1PC-654-2199)
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Peak Temp
1000º F (537° C) -
Continuous Temp
880º F (471º C) -
Adhesion (1 Hr) Peak Burn
5B
ASTM D3359 -
Color Change (8 Hrs)
Color Change (8 Hrs) -
240 Hrs Salt Spray
PASS
ASTM B117/D1654 -
Gloss @ 60°
12-18
ASTM D523-14 -
Accelerated Weathering (QUV A)
dE 0.11
ASTM D4587-11
300 Hrs -
Pencil Hardness
2H
ASTM 3363 -
Impact Resistance
60 in-lbs
ASTM D2794-90 -
Cure Cycle: 20 minutes @
450° F (232° C)
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Peak Temp:
1100° F (593° C) -
Continuous Temp
880° F (471° C) -
Adhesion (1 Hr) Peak Burn
4B
ASTM D3359 -
Color Change (8 Hrs)
PASS -
240 Hrs Salt Spray
PASS
ASTM B117/D1654 -
Gloss @ 60°
12-18
ASTM D523-14 -
Accelerated Weathering (QUV A)
dE 0.13
ASTM D4587-11
300 Hrs -
Pencil Hardness
>H
ASTM 3363 -
Impact Resistance
10 in-lbs
ASTM D2794-90 -
Cure Cycle: 20 minutes @
450° F (232° C)
INFERNEX® PSS-1000 powder coating was formulated to produce a smooth satin black finish to showcase designer components. This powder is specifically designed for protective applications where exterior durability is required. It applies well to ferrous and non-ferrous substrates with an outstanding film quality and tolerates temperatures up to 1000° F (537° C).
INFERNEX® PSS-1000 (1PC-653-2900)
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Peak Temp:
1000° F (537° C) -
Continuous Temp
880° F (471° C) -
Adhesion (1 Hr) Peak Burn
4B
ASTM D3359 -
Color Change (8 Hrs)
PASS -
240 Hrs Salt Spray
PASS
ASTM B117/D1654 -
Pencil Hardness
H
ASTM 3363 -
Accelerated Weathering (QUV A)
dE 0.44
ASTM D4587-11
300 Hrs -
Impact Resistance
40 in-lbs
ASTM D2794-90 -
Gloss @ 60°
25-35
ASTM D523-14 -
Cure Cycle: 20 minutes @
450° F (232° C)
INFERNEX® PT-1000 was developed to produce a slightly textured black coating with great pre- and post-burn adhesion. This satin powder coating performs well at a continuous 800° F (426° C) and offers a balance of function and appearance. Performance testing of one hour at 1000° F resulted in very good adhesion.
INFERNEX® PT-1000 (1PC-654-2184)
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Peak Temp
1000° F (537° C) -
Continuous Temp
800° F (426° C)
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Adhesion (1 Hr) Peak Burn
4B
ASTM D3359 -
Color Change (24 Hrs)
PASS -
500 Hrs Salt Spray
PASS
ASTM B117/D1654 -
Pencil Hardness
>2H
ASTM 3363 -
Accelerated Weathering (QUV A)
dE 0.43
ASTM D4587-11
300 Hrs -
Impact Resistance
60 in-lbs
ASTM D2794-90 -
Gloss @ 60°
15-25
ASTM D523-14 -
Cure Cycle: 20 minutes @
400° F (204° C)
Widely used successfully in Europe for many years as a muffler coating, INFERNEX® PS-800 has a beautiful satin jet black and smooth sheen with outstanding hardness. It performs at a peak temperature of 800° F (426° C) for exterior exposures.
INFERNEX® PS-800 (1PC-654-2502)
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Peak Temp
800º F (426° C) -
Continuous Temp
800º F (426º C) -
Adhesion (8 Hrs)
4B -
Color Change (8 Hrs)
PASS -
Accelerated Weathering (QUV A)
dE 0.39
ASTM D4587-11
300 Hrs -
Impact Resistance
40 in-lbs
ASTM D2794-90 -
Gloss @ 60°
25-35
ASTM D523-14 -
Cure Cycle: 10 minutes @
450° F (232° C)
PS-600 was engineered for salt fog resistance at a peak temperature of 600° F (315° C). For medium temperature projects, this powder has a nice smooth finish in a flat black when applied to properly prepared ferrous and non-ferrous substrates. It combines great aesthetics with corrosion resistance.
INFERNEX® PS-600 (1PC-654-2186)
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Peak Temp
600º F (315° C) -
Continuous Temp
600º F (315º C) -
Adhesion (24 Hrs)
4B -
Color Change (24 Hrs)
PASS -
500 Hrs Salt Spray
PASS
ASTM B117/D1654 -
Pencil Hardness
>H
ASTM 3363 -
Gloss @ 60°
5-10
ASTM D523-14 -
Impact Resistance
40 in-lbs
ASTM D2794-90 -
Cure Cycle: 20 minutes @
450° F (232°C)
Compare INFERNEX® High Temp Powder Coatings Products
| Product | Peak Temp | Continuous | Gloss | QUV A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS-1000 (Black and Silver) | 1000 - 1100° F | 880° F | 12-18 @ 60° | dE 0.11 300 Hrs |
| PSS-1000 | 1000º F | 880° F | 25-35 @ 60° | dE 0.44 300 Hrs |
| PT-1000 | 1000º F | 800° F | 15-25 @ 60° | dE 0.43 300 Hrs |
| PS-800 | 800º F | 800° F | 25-35 @ 60° | dE 0.39 300 Hrs |
| PS-600 | 600º F | 600° F | 5-10 @ 60° |