Architectural Chrome Free Powder Coating
Specification Requirements for Chromate Free Architectural Powder Coating
Aluminium Components
Location
Material
A B C D E Highlight as required
A) Aluminium Alloy of Grade 6063 to
BS1474 for extruded applications.
B) Aluminium Alloy of Grade 6082 to
BS1474 for extruded applications.
C) Aluminium of Grade 1050A to BS EN
485 for sheet and plate applications.
D) Aluminium of Grade 1200 to BS EN
485 for sheet and plate applications.
E) Aluminium of Grade 3103 to BS EN
485 for sheet and plate applications.
Contractor / Coater
To hold BS EN ISO 9001 certification.
To be an approved Syntha Pulvin
applicator.
To be a member of the Aluminium
Finishing Association.
To be able to provide an in-house
stripping facility.
Name
Address
Phone:
Fax :
e-mail:
Fabrication
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Notes for completion
Insert item description
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High versatility alloy used for a wide range of
extruded applications.
Structural grade aluminium for use in heavy
duty bars and profiles.
99.5% pure Aluminium General sheet for
metalworking and welding.
99% pure Aluminium General sheet for
metalworking and welding.
Provides extra rigidity for panelling work
Contractor Specification requirements
Product quality assurance certificate.
High specification Architectural Specialist
coater
See www.synthapulvin.co.uk
Where re-work is required the process should
be done within the same quality standards as
the coating.
If there is an approved supplier, insert the
details here or leave blank to use the default
supplier listed below.
Powdertech (Bicester) Ltd
Murdock Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire,
OX26 4PP
Tel 01869 248218
Fax 01869 244167
www.powdertech.co.uk
pbl@powdertech.co.uk
Components to be designed following the
guidance in BS 4479.

Weld beads to be removed. YES NO Removal of weld beads to improve

____ ____ appearance will increase cost and the
fabricator will not undertake this normally
unless specified. Highlight as appropriate.

Architectural Powder Coating to be equal This covers both current British and
to or exceeding BS6496 or BS EN 12206. European quality standards.

Pre-treatment of Aluminium to conform This is the only Syntha Pulvin Pre-treatment

to EN12206. Pre-treatment to include Chromate Free system that has been
chemical cleaning, etching and approved by the powder manufacturer for
Gardobond X4707 conversion coating. Architectural use to pass British and
European standards.

Coating to significant surfaces as defined

by the purchaser using die drawings or
suitable samples.

Colour Specification to be:

RAL/BS Product Code Insert Syntha Pulvin or RAL/BS colour

___________ or ___________ reference as required. Colour chart is
enclosed in Powder Coating pack.
Gloss Level Specification to be:
Gloss levels are Matt 28% +/- 7, Satin 60%
Matt Satin Gloss +/- 7or Gloss 77% +
_____ _____ _____
Gloss tolerance from an agreed average will
be defined by national or international
standards.

Testing

Testing to be to EN12206. A record of all

tests to be kept and a copy provided if
requested.

Testing to be carried out on significant Insert: specifier, fabricator or coater as

surfaces as determined by:
Additional Tests to be applied are:
required.
Significant surfaces are those shown on the
die drawings or suitable samples which
should be supplied to the coater prior to
undertaking of the coating.

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Impact test
(0.908kg from 250mm height)
Permeability test
(2 hours pressure cooker)
Adhesion test
(2mm crosshatch)
Flexibility test
(20mm mandrell)

Storage

Components to be stored vertically in dry

conditions prior to installation.

Installation

Installation to be planned to avoid risk of

damage during fixing.
Site work to be kept to a minimum such
as cutting and drilling.
Protective packaging to remain on
components until time of installation.

Post Installation

Remove grease, dirt, fingerprints and

other such marks from the product.
Touch up visible screw heads and fixings
to match the product colour.
Clean the product using an organic
solvent and then a mild detergent and
clean water.

Maintenance

Any organic coating will require cleaning Detailed information regarding maintenance
to maintain its aesthetic qualities. The can be downloaded form the following
frequency of cleaning depends on the website:
environment which the product is located.
www.synthapulvin.co.uk
As a guide, for applications in a ‘normal’
urban environment it is recommended Following the guidelines on the site is a
that cleaning should take place no less requirement of maintaining any guarantee
than every 18 months. For areas higher in requested for Powder Coating.
pollution, marine and high humidity
locations cleaning should be more
frequent and it is suggested that 3 month
cleaning should be undertaken.
Warranty

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The work to be guaranteed. The The Syntha Pulvin Guarantee and its clauses
guarantee to include a clause stating that can be downloaded from the following
the finish will adhere to the product website:
coated for a period of 30 years from the
date of coating and to include assurances www.synthapulvin.co.uk
on degrees of gloss level, light resistance
and weather resistance. The guarantee to
be constructed under English Law.

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 Further copies of this form may be downloaded free of charge from

www.synthapulvin.me.uk

Powdertech Caring for the environment and quality coatings

For more detailed information or advice regarding Chromate free Powder Coating please contact:

Tel 01869 248218

Fax 01869 244167

E-mail pbl@powdertech.co.uk
Web www.powdertech.co.uk

Powdertech is a specialist Automotive and Architectural powder coater.

Client list

Automotive
Aston Martin
Jaguar
Lotus
Landrover

Architectural

Foster and Partners, Ash & Lacy, Meltech, Barclays, BP, British Airports Authority, British Land, BT,
CLS Group, Coop, Debenhams, Everest, Halfords, Harrods, Homebase, M&S, National Car Parks
(NCP), Royal Bank of Scotland, Safeway, Sainsburys, Severn Trent Water, Southern Electric, Tesco,
Virgin Rail

Powdertech (Bicester) Ltd. Murdock Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 4PP

Tel. +44 (0) 1869 248 218 Fax +44 (0) 1869 244167 E-mail pbl@powdertech.co.uk