Extensive Plascoat lab tests and real-world use indicate working life of over 70 years. The Swedish Corrosion Institute tests show underground life of PPA 571 of over 200 years and SGS, a global leader in testing, certifies that PPA 571 will last at least 5 years in heavy industrial and marine environments.
Plascoat® PPA 571 range
The ideal coating for outdoor items exposed to demanding urban or coastal environments
Plascoat® PPA 571
Plascoat® PPA 571 is amongst the most versatile and durable coatings available on the market today. With 25 years proven performance, Plascoat PPA 571 will provide long-term protection for metal against demanding environments.
Key features and benefits:
- 25 years proven performance
- Superior resistance to sun, salt and sea water
- Excellent impact and sand abrasion resistance
- Premium quality, glossy appearance
- Will not crack, chip, flake or fracture
- Low temperature performance to -70°C
- Excellent adhesion to steel, iron and aluminium
- No requirement for a primer
- PPA 571 is free of Bisphenol A (BPA), PVC, halogens, phthalates and heavy metals
How long will Plascoat® PPA 571 last?
What applications can Plascoat® PPA 571 be used in?
Plascoat PPA 571 is a glossy, attractive coating that will remain maintenance-free for decades. It is used in hundreds of different applications, throughout the world and some of the more popular ones include:
- Fencing
- Street furniture
- Lamp posts
- Construction
- Hand rails
- Automotive parts
- Stadium seat frames
- Rail station seating and wire baskets
Plascoat PPA 571 is one of only a few coatings commercially available which is recognised as being DDA, ‘Warm-to-the-Touch’ compliant.
How is Plascoat® PPA 571 applied?
Plascoat PPA 571 can be applied by:
- electrostatic spray, this requires the grade PPA 571 ES
- fluidised bed (dip), this requires the grade PPA 571
- flock spray, this requires the grade PPA 571 FS
- extrusion, this requires the grade PPA 571 XT
- flame spray, this requires the grade PPA 571
The most popular application method is electrostatic spray and in most cases coaters can use the same spray equipment as they use for applying traditional powder coatings. The Plascoat PPA 571 ES technical data sheet, technical guides and processing guides give you all the information you need to apply Plascoat PPA 571 ES
Which colours are available?
Our standard colours are:
- RAL 1015, 1021, 3009, 3020, 5015, 5017, 6005, 7001, 7016, 7035, 7046, 8017, 9005, 9006 and 9016. See the Plascoat PPA 571 colour card.
Axalta can offer any bespoke colour to match your needs for customers prepared to place a minimum order of 800 kg. Please see our technical guides for more details.
Plascoat® PPA 571 approvals
The following approvals are available on request (depending on the colour requested):
- EU and FDA food contact approvals for certain PPA571, PPA571ES products (including fatty food)
- Potable water approval (see also Plascoat PPA 571 Aqua)
Case Studies
Plascoat® PPA 571 FR (Flame-Retardant)
Coatings that are resistant to fires and inhibit its spread are critical in the multiples environments we use on a daily basis, such as our homes, workplaces or vehicles. The absence of a halogen constituent (chlorine, bromine) in the construction’s material can also prevent further burdening our environment.
Although most flame retardants are based on halogen chemicals, thanks to its innovation and expertise in coatings, Axalta has developed an additional feature in its Plascoat® PPA571 FR (Flame-Retardant) range, thus maintaining the benefits associated with not using halogen.
Key features and benefits
- More than 30 years’ proven performance
- Superior resistance to sun, salt and sea water
- Excellent impact and sand abrasion resistance
- Premium quality, glossy appearance
- Will not crack, chip, flake or fracture
- Low temperature performance to -70°C
- Excellent adhesion to steel, iron and aluminium
- No requirement for a primer
- PPA 571 is free of Bisphenol A (BPA), PVC, halogens, phthalates and heavy metals
What applications can Plascoat® PPA 571 FR be used in?
Plascoat® PPA 571 FR combine benefits of Plascoat® PPA571 with the additional flame retardant performance required for the following markets:
- Construction
- Rails
- Automotive
- Maritime
Plascoat® PPA 571 FR is an halogen free coating.
How is Plascoat® PPA 571 FR applied?
Plascoat® PPA 571 can be applied by:
- electrostatic spray, this requires the grade PPA 571 ES
- fluidised bed (dip), this requires the grade PPA 571
- flock spray, this requires the grade PPA 571 FS
- extrusion, this requires the grade PPA 571 XT
- flame spray, this requires the grade PPA 571
The most popular application method is electrostatic spray and in most cases coaters can use the same spray equipment as they use for applying traditional powder coatings. The Plascoat® PPA 571 ES technical data sheet, technical guides and processing guides give you all the information you need.
Which colours are available?
Our standard colours are:
- RAL 1015, 1021, 3009, 3020, 5015, 5017, 6005, 7001, 7016, 7035, 7046, 8017, 9005, 9006 and 9016. See the Plascoat PPA 571 colour card.
Axalta can offer any bespoke colour to match your needs for customers prepared to place a minimum order of 800 kg. Please see our technical guides for more details.
Plascoat® PPA 571 FR approvals
British Standard 476 - Fire Tests
- Part 6: Fire propagation
- Part 5: Surface spread of flame
EN 45545-2 European Railway Standard for Fire Safety
- EN ISO 5658-2 - Surface spread of flame
- EN ISO 11925-2 - Flame persistence
- EN ISO 5660-1 - Reaction to Fire Heat release rate
- EN ISO 5659-2 - Smoke Emission
- EN ISO 5659-2 – EN 45545-2 Annexe C - Smoke and Toxicity Test
British Standard 6853 - Fire precautions in the design and construction of passenger carrying trains
International Maritime Organization FTPC standard
- Part 2: Smoke and toxicity test
- Part 5: Fire Test for surface flammability
UL 94 -Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials for parts in devices and appliances
- UL 94 V-0 Vertical Burn; Burning stops within 10 seconds, No flaming drip is allowed
- UL 94 HB Horizontal Burning - self-extinguishing
Key features and benefits
- 25 years proven performance
- Superior resistance to sun, salt and sea water
- Excellent impact and sand abrasion resistance
- Premium quality, glossy appearance
- Will not crack, chip, flake or fracture
- Low temperature performance to -70°C
- Excellent adhesion to steel, iron and aluminium
- No requirement for a primer
- PPA 571 is free of Bisphenol A (BPA), PVC, halogens, phthalates and heavy metals
What applications can Plascoat® 571H be used in?
Plascoat PPA 571 H is ideal for coating large metal items that retain latent heat for longer.
How is Plascoat® PPA 571H applied?
Plascoat PPA 571 H can be applied by:
- electrostatic spray, this requires the grade Plascoat PPA 571 HES
- fluidised bed (dip), this requires the grade Plascoat PPA 571H
Which colours are available?
Our standard colours are:
- RAL 1015, 1021, 3009, 3020, 5015, 5017, 6005, 7001, 7016, 7035, 7046, 8017, 9005, 9006 and 9016. See the Plascoat PPA 571 colour card.
Axalta can offer any bespoke colours to match your needs for customers prepared to place a minimum order of 800 kg. Please see our technical guides for more details.
Key features and benefits
- 25 years proven performance
- Superior resistance to sun, salt and sea water
- Excellent impact and sand abrasion resistance
- Premium quality, glossy appearance
- Will not crack, chip, flake or fracture
- Low temperature performance to -70°C
- Excellent adhesion to steel, iron and aluminium
- No requirement for a primer
- PPA 571 Aqua is free of Bisphenol A (BPA), PVC, halogens, phthalates and heavy metals
What applications can Plascoat® PPA 571 Aqua be used in?
Plascoat PPA 571 Aqua has been developed to coat:
- Pipes
- Fittings
- Valves
- Tanks
Plascoat PPA 571 Aqua can be used as an alternative to cement lining in ductile iron pipes or fusion bonded epoxy coatings on pipe fittings in the potable water and waste water industries.
How is Plascoat® PPA 571 Aqua applied?
Plascoat PPA 571 Aqua can be applied by:
- fluidised bed (dip)
- flock spray
Which colours are available?
Plascoat PPA 571 Aqua is available in:
- RAL 5017, 9005, 8019, 3020.
The colours availability depends on the local approval requested, please contact your sales representative for more information.
Plascoat® PPA 571 Aqua approvals - potable water
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AS/NZS 4020 |
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DVGW |
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KTW |
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Repair Kit - Thermoplastic coatings
Thermoplastic coatings are highly resistant to impact and abrasion. However accidental damaga cannot be excluded.
If these is any damage, our thermoplastic coatings can be repaired!