tluxon
Mechanical
- Jan 11, 2001
- 107
Our company has a product whose exposed parts call for a powder coat finish using a White Polyester Urethane made by Powder Technology, Inc. in Schofield. Their part number is PT-US85-WS25 33-4-8.
The problem is that this material no longer is on their "stock item" list due to low quantities being sold and the price has skyrocketed. When I spoke to their Technical Director, he said he couldn't recommend a substitute due to a resin in the 33-4-8 White that gives it improved chem resistance and other benefits.
I'm new to this and what I'd like to know is how I might be able to find an equivalent or alternate coating that would perform to our requirements. This is an outdoor instrument with a service temperature of -50°C to +60°C. Many of these units are used in a marine environment and the coated parts have a base material of 5052-H34, 5052-H32, or 6061-T6 Aluminum Alloy, or 304 SST.
Can someone please help me out?
Thanks,
Tim
The problem is that this material no longer is on their "stock item" list due to low quantities being sold and the price has skyrocketed. When I spoke to their Technical Director, he said he couldn't recommend a substitute due to a resin in the 33-4-8 White that gives it improved chem resistance and other benefits.
I'm new to this and what I'd like to know is how I might be able to find an equivalent or alternate coating that would perform to our requirements. This is an outdoor instrument with a service temperature of -50°C to +60°C. Many of these units are used in a marine environment and the coated parts have a base material of 5052-H34, 5052-H32, or 6061-T6 Aluminum Alloy, or 304 SST.
Can someone please help me out?
Thanks,
Tim