MT-Active is a powder coating primer, totally free from Zinc. It is designed to give enhanced corrosion protection of mild steel and is an epoxy-polyester primer including active anticorrosive pigments. The addition of these pigments provides a steel passivation effect to protect the substrate enhancing the performance when compared to other non-active systems.
| Chemical type | Thermosetting epoxy-polyester |
| Appearance | Smooth |
| Gloss level (60°) | 50-60 units |
| Color | Grey |
| Recommended Film Thickness (µm) | 60 - 80 µm |
| Density (g/cm3) | 1.65 - 1.70 g/cm³ |
| Application | Electrostatic |
| Storage | Under dry, cool (≤ 30°C) conditions |
| Shelf life | At least 12 months from production date |
| Flexibility (Cylindrical Mandrel) | ASTM D522-93A |
Pass 3 mm (Primer) Pass 10 mm (System) |
| Adhesion | ASTM D3359-97 (2mm crosshatch) |
Class 0 (Primer) Class 0 (System) |
| Erichsen Cupping | ASTM 643-84 |
Pass 5 mm (Primer) Pass 4 mm (System) |
| Impact | ASTM D2794 | Pass 0.4 kg·m (Primer) Pass 0.3 kg·m (System) |
Surface preparation depends upon the metal, the type of surface, its conditions and the required performance.
| Substrate | Mechanical pretreatment | Chemical pretreatment |
| Mild steel | Grit Blasting Sa 2.5 in accordance with ISO NF EN 8501-1. Roughness: Rz 42 84 µm / Ra 6-12 µm | Degreasing & phosphating (or equivalent) followed by passivation, DW rinsing and drying. |
| Cast steel | ||
| Electro Zinc steel | Sweep blasting with a maximum zinc layer thickness reduction of 5 to10 µm depending on the initial zinc thickness. | |
| Hot dip galvanized steel | Degreasing & phosphating / chromating followed by passivation. | |
| flame/electrical deposition) | Grit Blasting Sa 3 in accordance with ISO NF EN 8501-1. Roughness: Rz 42 84 µm / Ra 6-12 µm | Banned |
MT-Active is suitable for corona electrostatic spraying.
| Recommended film thickness | 60-80 µm A good protection is linked with the recommended film thickness. |
| Recycling | For marine applications, related to cycles approved RINA / DM, the thickness of the metal support must be> = 0.6mm, and the thickness of the coating film must respect the value of 80μ ± 10%. Unused powder can be reclaimed using suitable equipment and recycled through the coating system, but a minimum of 70% new powder should be used. |
Powder coatings can be categorized by resin system (epoxy, polyester, hybrid, polyurethane), appearance (smooth, texture, hammer, metallic, pearlescent), or performance level (anti-corrosion, heat-resistant, UV-resistant, architectural grade, automotive grade).
Powder coatings offer thousands of colors in gloss, matte, satin, metallic, candy, texture, wrinkle, hammer tone, wood grain, fluorescent, and other custom effects. Special powders can create soft-touch, anti-scratch, anti-fingerprint, or anti-graffiti surfaces.
The process generally includes surface pretreatment (degreasing, phosphating, chromating, sandblasting), drying, electrostatic spraying, curing in an oven, and cooling. A well-controlled pretreatment and curing process ensures strong adhesion and long service life.
Powder coatings are environmentally friendly, solvent-free, and produce minimal waste. They offer excellent corrosion resistance, weather durability, mechanical strength, and uniform film appearance. The coating is tough, impact-resistant, scratch-resistant, and has a long lifespan.
Powder coatings are widely used in appliances, aluminum profiles, architectural components, automotive parts, bicycles, furniture, outdoor equipment, machinery, electrical cabinets, pipeline systems, and general industrial and consumer goods.
Powder coating is a dry finishing technology where finely ground powder is electrostatically sprayed onto a metal or non-metal surface and then cured at high temperature. After curing, the powder melts into a continuous, durable, and decorative coating layer.
Powder coating protects the substrate from corrosion, weathering, chemical attack, and mechanical wear. It also provides decorative appearance with rich colors, gloss levels, textures, and special effects.
In many industrial applications, powder coating outperforms liquid paint. It forms a thicker and tougher coating, resists corrosion and chemicals better, and does not contain VOCs. It also provides excellent consistency and cost-effective mass production.
It is called powder coating because the coating material is a solid powder instead of a liquid paint. The coating is formed by melting and curing powder particles under heat.
Powder coatings include several families depending on resin chemistry:
• Epoxy powders
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• Epoxy-polyester hybrid powders
• Polyurethane powders
• Acrylic powders
• Fluorocarbon (PVDF) powders
Each type has its own performance features such as corrosion resistance, UV resistance, chemical resistance, outdoor durability, or decorative properties.
Powder coatings are based on thermoset or thermoplastic resins combined with pigments, curing agents, fillers, additives, and in some cases metallic or effect particles. Common substrates include steel, aluminum, galvanized metal, MDF, and certain heat-resistant plastics.
The lifespan depends on powder type, film thickness, application method, pretreatment, and service environment. Indoor coatings can last more than 10–20 years. High-grade outdoor polyester or fluorocarbon powders can last 15–25 years or longer under UV exposure.
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