New Powder Coating Series from AkzoNobel

AkzoNobel has launched Interpon W, a range of powder coating solutions that can transform how designers and manufacturers work with heat sensitive substrates (HSS) such as wood and plastic. The Interpon W powder coating range combines physical appeal with sustainability benefits. Interpon W is not a single product; Interpon W Core comprises a product line including Flex Pro, Morocco and Fast Pro. The Interpon W powder coating range provides flawless, consistent and versatile protection even on the most demanding surfaces. The Interpon W range utilizes various innovations to achieve remarkable results. These include ultra-low bake technologies that deliver indoor and outdoor products with excellent chemical, scratch, liquid and heat resistance. They also include a lower thermal curing process that offers even higher weatherability and gloss retention for more challenging applications. These innovations are used for Interpon W Core and Interpon Flex Pro respectively. The technology behind Interpon W Fast and Interpon W Fast Pro powder coatings is similarly innovative and takes advantage of AkzoNobel's leading capabilities in UV curing. UV curing systems combine the lowest temperature curing range (80°C-120°C) with the shortest curing time (2-5 minutes) to deliver optimal efficiency.

Reduces Cost

The product range allows materials such as MDF/HDF, plywood, OSB, natural wood, drywall fiber cement and plastic composites to benefit from a powder coating that is free of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The material is also recyclable – up to 99%. As a powder coating, all sides can be coated at once, ensuring consistent edge coverage and reduced reworking time. This process also reduces the cost per unit. Daniela Vlad, General Manager of Powder Coatings at AkzoNobel, commented on the launch. Vlad stated that as AkzoNobel, they place importance on continuous innovation. "Through innovation and worldwide market development, we are creating solutions that are transforming the potential of low cure powder coatings, and taking sustainable solutions and business performance to new heights," Vlad said.