Where are thermoplastic
coatings used?
Thermoplastic coatings are advantageous for a multitude of end uses. Here are some examples.
Domestic wire shelving
What?
Refrigerator wire shelves, dishwasher baskets, freezer trays.
Why?
High-temperature resistance, food-safe, durability, good chemical resistance, smooth finish, good surface hardness.
Automotive parts and accessories
What?
Springs, clips, pipes, radiator grilles, fuel tank pipes, battery casings, and bike racks.
Why?
Chip resistance, abrasion resistance, corrosion resistance, a wide range of colors, UV stability, oil resistance, salt resistance, noise dampening, and electrical insulation.
Oil & Gas
What?
Pipes plus associated bends, bodies, joints, fittings etc.
Why?
Corrosion resistance, high adhesion, on-site repairability, and adherence to international standards.
Metal fencing
What?
Refrigerator wire shelves, dishwasher baskets, freezer Iron/steel/aluminum fences, chain link fences, welded mesh fences, ornamental fences, and galvanized structures.
Why?
Weather resistance, UV stability, long-term durability, high corrosion resistance, high abrasion/impact resistance, environmentally friendly.
Battery boxes
What?
Mild steel boxes to hold lead acid batteries, e.g. for forklift trucks, electric vehicles, and power backup systems.
Why?
Acid resistance, long-term protection, electrical insulation.
Medical furniture
What?
Canes, bath/shower grip handles, commodes, wheelchair frames.
Why?
Warm touch/feel, antimicrobial properties, color stability, good grip, chemical resistance (e.g., detergents, disinfectants), impact resistance.
Urban furniture
What?
Handrails, lamp posts, trashcans, signposts, traffic bollards, balustrades, benches, picnic tabletops, and bike racks.
Why?
Durability, graffiti resistance, weather resistance, warm touch, resistance to dog’s urine and bird droppings, attractive gloss finish, customized colors, UV stability, high impact resistance, environmentally friendly, salt resistance (for coastal areas).
Marine & Offshore
What?
Small anchors for small boats, fishing weights, and buoys
Why?
Long-term protection from seawater and salt spray, impact resistance, UV stability, resistance to high-temperature variations, and chemical resistance.
Fire extinguishers
What?
The internal lining of fire extinguishers (water- and foam-filled).
Why?
High chemical and corrosion resistance, resistance to AFFFs (Aqueous Film Forming Foams), conformity to EN3 standard.
Water pipes & fittings
What?
Wastewater and potable water tanks, pipes, flanges, filters, valves, and fittings.
Why?
Corrosion resistance, abrasion resistance (e.g., wastewater slurries), chemical resistance (e.g., detergents & disinfectants), and impact resistance.
Wire items & structures
What?
Wire mesh, welded wire networks, strands, wire grids & frames.
Why?
Flexibility without cracking, good coverage of metal, good coverage of edges and welds, smooth surface finish, heat resistance, environmentally friendly, UV stability.
Stadium seating
What?
Stadium seats and frames, safety rails, and handrails.
Why?
High resistance to abrasion, color-stable in sunlight, vandal and graffiti resistance, excellent coverage of edges and welds, and low smoke in event of a fire.
Cable trays
What?
Steel or aluminum conduits or trays that are designed to carry cabling.
Why?
Very high electrical resistance, high flexibility to withstand bending and twisting, and low fume emissions in case of fire.
Rail infrastructure
What?
Station handrails, station seating, track-side infrastructure, train fixtures & fittings.
Why?
Long-term durability, attractive smooth glossy finish, warm to the touch, low fume emissions in case of fire, easy to remove graffiti, high resistance to fading in sunlight.
The Protech Group offers a wide range of thermoplastic coatings. If you have any questions concerning which thermoplastic coating would be best suited for your specific end use, drop us a line and our experts will be delighted to discuss them with you.
