This document summarizes the corrosion resistance and expected durability of polyester powder coatings applied to galvanized steel products under different environmental conditions. It specifies ISO categories for atmospheric corrosion, from very little pollution (C1) to industrial areas with high salinity (C5-M). Assuming good design, maintenance, and care, the powder coating is expected to last in excess of 15 years for C1-C2 conditions, 5-15 years for C3, and special processes are required for C4-C5. Maintenance including annual or biannual cleaning is recommended. Repair procedures are outlined for coating failures below 5% of the surface area within the expected lifetimes.
This document summarizes the corrosion resistance and expected durability of polyester powder coatings applied to galvanized steel products under different environmental conditions. It specifies ISO categories for atmospheric corrosion, from very little pollution (C1) to industrial areas with high salinity (C5-M). Assuming good design, maintenance, and care, the powder coating is expected to last in excess of 15 years for C1-C2 conditions, 5-15 years for C3, and special processes are required for C4-C5. Maintenance including annual or biannual cleaning is recommended. Repair procedures are outlined for coating failures below 5% of the surface area within the expected lifetimes.
This document summarizes the corrosion resistance and expected durability of polyester powder coatings applied to galvanized steel products under different environmental conditions. It specifies ISO categories for atmospheric corrosion, from very little pollution (C1) to industrial areas with high salinity (C5-M). Assuming good design, maintenance, and care, the powder coating is expected to last in excess of 15 years for C1-C2 conditions, 5-15 years for C3, and special processes are required for C4-C5. Maintenance including annual or biannual cleaning is recommended. Repair procedures are outlined for coating failures below 5% of the surface area within the expected lifetimes.
This document summarizes the corrosion resistance and expected durability of polyester powder coatings applied to galvanized steel products under different environmental conditions. It specifies ISO categories for atmospheric corrosion, from very little pollution (C1) to industrial areas with high salinity (C5-M). Assuming good design, maintenance, and care, the powder coating is expected to last in excess of 15 years for C1-C2 conditions, 5-15 years for C3, and special processes are required for C4-C5. Maintenance including annual or biannual cleaning is recommended. Repair procedures are outlined for coating failures below 5% of the surface area within the expected lifetimes.
STATEMENT OF EXTERIOR ANTI-CORROSION PROBABLE DURABILITY OF POLYESTER
POWDER COATINGS
Powder coatings applied to the Customers free issue galvanised steel products meet the general requirements of BS EN 13438 : 2005 & BS 1722-16 : 2009.
Powder coatings applied provide protection against corrosion determined in part by Environmental Aggressiveness.
For a steel item, whether it is exposed inside or outside, the corrosion speed varies according to the aggressiveness of the environment. The more aggressive the environment, the more corrosion takes hold. ISO 12944-2 specifies atmospheric corrosion categories:
ISO 12944-2 Tab. 1 Categories of Corrosion
Category of Corrosion C1 Very little or no pollution Very Low Heated buildings, offices, shops, schools, hotels C2 Low levels of pollution Low Mostly rural areas C3 Urban and industrial areas, moderate sulphur dioxide pollution Medium Coastal areas with low salinity [not under direct influence of salty air/wind] C4 Industrial areas and coastal areas with moderate salinity High Sea front areas C5 I Industrial areas with high levels of humidity Very High Middle East C5 M Coastal and offshore areas with high salinity Very High Sea front protection barriers, oil rigs
Good Design:
The corrosion speed varies according to the design of the item as well as mechanical processes such as cutting, boring, folding, jointing, welding
The presence of chinks such as air gaps constitute a confined environment favourable to accelerated local corrosion Jointing of two materials creates galvanic couples starting up an accelerated corrosion nuts or rivets often surrounded by rust marks Welds, in particular when oxidised and irregular
Some parts are subject to working stresses such as:
Mechanical stress Rapid or cyclic temperature changes Permanent or repeated contact with fluids
These stresses increase the corrosion speed.
Maintenance:
Corrosion can also be accelerated, when parts are encrusted with dirt and salts. Therefore periodic cleaning, with a frequency determined by the environment slows down the speed of corrosion. Quick and good repairs of the powder coating is vital to ensure the long-term protection provided by the powder coating.
Assuming good design and on-going appropriate care and maintenance Northpoint Ltd suggest the following as an indication of the powder coating life expectancy:
C1 in excess of 15 years C2 in excess of 15 years C3 5 15 years [dependant on location*] C4 Non-standard processes required to offer any level of protection for these areas C5 Non-standard processes required to offer any level of protection for these areas
Cleaning Frequency: For C1 & C2 environments items should be checked and if necessary cleaned annually For C3, C4 & C5 environments items should be checked and if necessary cleaned twice annually In all cases areas not exposed to rainfall should be checked more frequently
Repairing: Clean the damaged area [grease and rust elimination] Sand to expose the steel surface Dust removal Final clean with non-aggressive solvent Apply zinc rich epoxy primer Overcoat with 1K or 2K PU paint
In the unlikely event of a coating failure beyond 5% of the overall coated surface Northpoint Ltd will offer up to the value of the initial contract where no alternative means of settlement can be agreed upon subject to the time frames outlined above.
*Site survey by powder manufacturer required before definitive statement can be provided
