SERIES 68 - super durable
POLYESTER SUPER DURABLE POWDER COATING WITH EXCELLENT WEATHER RESISTANCEPROPERTIES FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATIONS

Typical applications

Pretreatment

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The following table reflects the common methods of pretreatment
with regards to various substrates and applications. In selecting
the proper type of pretreatment please observe the suitability of thetype of powder coating for a desired application according to theguidelines of this Product Data Sheet.

Aluminum

Product details
Standard packaging in original 22 and 44lb (10 & 20 kg) boxes and5 lb (2.5 kg) minipack
Specific gravity(ASTM D792)

approximately 1.2-1.6 g/cm depending on
pigmentation

Theoreticalcoverage

at 2.5 mils (60 µm) film thickness:
50.8-67.4 ft2/lb (10.4-13.8 m2/kg). Referalso to “Theoretic Powder Coating Coverage
Chart”
version 00-1001 (imperial)
version 00-1000 (metric)

Storage stability

Degreasing●

Chromating●●●

Pre-Anodizing

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Chrome free

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3

12 months at no more than 77 °F (25 °C)
avoid direct and extended exposure to heat2)

Steel●●

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Iron Phosphating
Zinc Phosphating

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●IEASBlasting3)Sweeping

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Application:EA

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IE

S4

I = interior; E = exterior; A = architectural; S = steel

1) acc.to DIN 12487
2) acc. to GSB and QUALICOAT quality and test regulations. The suitability of this type ofpretreatment needs to be established through a boiling water test and subsequent crosshatch adhesion and adhesive tape removal test.
3) only for zinc coated parts > 45 μm4) for a two-coat process TIGER ShieldFeatures

Processing•••••••

Corona and Tribostatic*

excellent weather resistanceexcellent UV-light resistancevery smooth flow
good storage stability
good yellowing stability
TGIC-free
3D Metallics

GalvanizedSteel* For Tribostatic powder coatings, confirm before ordering. Suitability ofmetallic effects for Tribostatic processing must be verified prior to actual
application. Please refer to the latest edition of the relevant application
guidelines for metallic effect powder coatings.
Since not all powder coatings are suitable for recycling/reclaim, please
verify before ordering.

Finishfinishgloss

smooth glossy

80-95*

smooth semi-gloss

63-77*

smooth matte

20-35*

fine texture matte-* Gloss level according to ASTM 523 at 60° angle (doesn‘t apply to metallic

effect powder coatings). The measured gloss level of effect powder coatings
can diverge from the details given in this Product Data Sheet. The creationof tolerance samples is recommended.

Available as stock-product in a selection of colors and finishes (seecolor charts). It can be custom-matched in limited colors (minimumorder quantity and color limitation apply).

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metal façades
steel constructions
stadium seating and railings
residential windows and doors
patio furniture and garden equipment
railings
playground equipment
agriculture equipment

Cure parameters(substrate temperature versus curing time)smooth matte

substrate temp.
392 °F (200 °C)
365 °F (185 °C)
338 °F (170 °C)

min. curing time
10 minutes
15 minutes
20 minutes

smooth glossy | smooth semi-gloss | fine texture mattemax. curing time
22 minutes
31 minutes
40 minutes

substrate temp.
392 °F (200 °C)
365 °F (185 °C)
338 °F (170 °C)

min. curing time
15 minutes
20 minutes
25 minutes

max. curing time
22 minutes
31 minutes
40 minutes

Cure parameters must be closely observed since mechanical properties will develop before full cross-linking.

Test results

Series 68

smooth glossy | smooth semi-gloss | smooth matte

Series 68
fine texture matte

recommended film thickness

2.5-3.5 mils
(60-80 µm)

2.75 – 3.55 mils
(70-90 µm)

ASTM D3359
method B

cross cut tape test
1mm cutting distance

5B5BASTM D522

mandrel bending test
cracking of coating

1/5 inch(5 mm)

1/5 inch(5 mm)

ASTM D2794

ball impact test
cracking of coating

up to 80 in/lb
cracking at the perimeter of the concave area
but no cracking pick off

up to 80 in/lb
cracking at the perimeterof the concave area but nocracking pick off

residual gloss > 50%

residual gloss > 50%

residual gloss > 90%

residual gloss > 90%

residual gloss > 50%

residual gloss > 50%

test method

test

ISO 2360

acc. To ISO
16474-3

accelerated weathering, UV-B (313 nm):acc. To ISO16474-2

accelerated weathering, Xenon-Arc:

ASTM D523

600 hours
1000 hours
natural weathering:in Florida 36 months

ISO 6270-1

determination of resistance to humidity
1,000 hours

maximum undercutting 1/32 inch (1 mm)

maximum undercutting 1/32
inch (1 mm)

ISO 9227

Acetic acid salt spray resistance
1,000 hours

maximum undercutting 1/32 inch (1 mm)

maximum undercutting 1/32
inch (1 mm)

Cleaning recommendations: refer to the latest edition of TIGER “Cleaning Recommendations” information sheet, Version 00-1005.
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Checked under laboratory conditions on a pretreated aluminum test panel which is 0.7 mm thick. Actual product performance may vary due toproduct specific properties such as gloss, color, effect and finish as well as application related and environmental influences.

Processing instructions

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The guidelines for application (datasheet 1213) must be strictlyobserved. The Product Data Sheets, Technical Information Sheets
and the guidelines for application each in their latest version, available
as a download at www.tiger-coatings.com.

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Series 68

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