HAPA PLASTIC POWDER COATING:

ANTI-CORROSION AND ANTI-CHIP

PLASTIC COATING POWDERS
ABOUT US:
Rapid Coat Powder Coatings are manufactured by Rapid Engineering Co. Pvt. Ltd (RECPL). The
company started operations in 1974 and is located on 2 acres of land in a prime industrial area on the
outskirts of New Delhi, India with approximately 100,000 sq. ft. of built up space.

PRODUCTS:
Product Property Primary Application
Epoxy Polyester Powder Coatings
Indoor & Corrosion Resistant
Pure Epoxy (PE) Chemical & Corrosion Resistance
Products
General Purpose Chemical &
Epoxy Polyester (Hybrid) Indoor & Industrial Products
Mechanical
Architectural & Outdoor
Pure Polyester (PP) Outdoor Durability
Industrial Products
Thermoplastic Powders for Plastic Coatings:
Refrigerator Shelves & Wire
Rapid XCEL 1630 High Gloss. No Adhesion to Metal Fabricated Articles

Refrigerator Shelves & Wire

Rapid XCEL 2430
Rapid XCEL 2430 Pro
High Adhesion Polymer
Alloy (HAPA)
Medium Gloss. No Adhesion to Metal
Fabricated Articles
Medium Gloss. Medium Adhesion to
Longer Coating Life of Wire
Metal
Fabricated Articles
Medium to High Gloss Excellent
Fences, Outdoor Furniture &
Adhesion to Metal.
Cable Trays
Excellent Outdoor Durability

CERTIFICATIONS:
ISO 9001:2008 Quality Certification Dun and Bradstreet Certification CRISIL Credit Rating-SE1B
No. TUV100 07 1477 fromTUV SUD No. 86-228-4721
Management Service GMBH

Government of India Recognized Export House

ABOUT HAPA POWDERS
High Adhesion Polymer Alloy (HAPA) plastic coating powders has been designed to exhibit anti chipping
and anti corrosion properties.

HAPA coatings are a superior choice when compared to the conventionally used PVC and Polyester
Coatings. The Coating has excellent adhesion to the base metal and is almost impossible to peel off.

HAPA GRADES
HAPA powders are available in a variety of grades:

HAPA SC (Spray Coating): The powder particle size is very fine and is designed to be
sprayed onto the article using electrostatic spray guns. The air velocity and powder flow should be
suitably adjusted so as to prevent overspray or bouncing back of the powder spray.

HAPA DC (Dip Coating): This grade of powder is designed for coating by the dip / fluidized
bed coating method. In this method, the heated article is dipped into a fluidized bath containing the
powderfor 2-5 seconds.

HAPA Granules: These granules possess the same properties as the other grades but are
designed for coating using the extrusion coating method.

HAPA APPLICATION
HAPA powders find many applications given the tough and durable coating properties along with the
flexibility available in methods of coating. Some of the most common applications of HAPA are:
Playground equipment, garden furniture, outdoor benches, welded wire mesh, wire mesh rolls, chain link
fences, security fences, fence posts, pipelines, automotive clamps, automotive fuel tank filler pipes, fire
extinguishers, battery boxes, submersibles, fan guards and lamp posts.

HAPA ADVANTAGES
S. No. Advantages
1. NO BPA, No TGIC, No Halogens, No Heavy Metals, No VOCs and No Phthalates
2. Outstanding Corrosion Resistance To Water, Salt and Pollution
3. Electrical Insulation
4. Sound Absorbing
5. Adhesive Nature Of Coatings Make It Very Difficult To Peel Off
6. Vandal Proof
7. Outdoor Durable
HAPA VERSUS OTHER ALTERNATIVES
Polyester Powder
Properties HAPA PVC Zinc Galvanized
Coatings
Corrosion Resistance
Against Water & Rain Excellent Excellent Poor Excellent
Against Salt & Chemicals
Against Air Pollution
Abrasion Resistance
Against Damage by Animals Excellent Fair Poor Poor
Against Acts of Vandalism
Against Dust & Sand Storms
Adhesion to Metal
Against Acts of Vandalism Excellent Poor Good Fair
Against Temperature Fluctuations
Between Hot & Cold Weather
Outdoor Durability
Against Intense UV Rays & Sunlight Excellent Excellent Good Good
Warm to Touch Excellent Excellent Poor Poor
Availibility of Colours Excellent Excellent Excellent Poor
Electrically Insulating Excellent Excellent Poor Poor
Ease of Application & Repair Excellent Poor Poor Poor
VOCs Excellent Poor Good Poor
Harmful Effluents Excellent Poor Good Poor
Primer Needed Not Required Required Not Required Not Required

Fire Extinguishers Automotive Fuel Tank Pipe Lines Coil Spring

Filler Pipes
COATING METHOD:
1.FABRICATION
The metal plate is de-greased, de-rusted, de-scaled, passivated and cleaned. Thin “wire loops” or hooks
should beattached at suitable locations, for ease of handling the article, so as not to mar the product
appearance. These are later cut off or removed after the entire operation is over.

2. PREHEATING
The bare article is heated in the oven at 250-300°C (480-570°F) for 5-10 minutes. The heating time and
temperature depends on the mass of the article and the loading of the oven. This has to be practically
ascertained to provide the desired production rates and coating thickness.

3.COATING

The heated article can be coated in two ways:

Spray Coating: The powder can be sprayed onto the article using electrostatic spray guns. The air
velocity and amount of powder should be suitably adjusted so as to prevent overspray or bouncing back
of the powder spray.

Dip / Fluidized Bed Coating: The heated article is dipped in a tray containing the powder and the
powder is splashed on it or dipped in a fluidized bed of the powder for 2-5 seconds. The powder will stick
to the hot article.

Spray Coating Booth

Pre Heating Oven Post Heating

Oven

Air Blower

Fluidized Bed Coating

Automotive Clamps Benches Garden Equipments Pipe Valves

 Once the article is coated, care should be taken to ensure it does not rub or come into contact with any
surface, to prevent damage to the coating. At this stage, a rough powdery, but uniform coating on the
article is obtained. The excess un-melted powder is shaken off with a slight jerky motion or light tapping.
The coating thickness increases with the pre-heating temperature and dipping time.

4. FUSION SINTERING
To smoothen out the powder and provide a glossy surface, the article is re-heated in the oven for 2- 3
minutes. The suggested temperature varies between 120-140°C. This causes the powder to melt, sinter
and flow out. Excessive heating may cause the coating to discolor or sag. The article should be carefully
taken out of the oven, without coating coming into contact with any other surface and allowed to cool in a
clean dust free atmosphere. Sometimes water quenching is also resorted to, for wire products.
5. INSPECTION & POST FINISHING

The thin “wire loops”, attached earlier for handling the article, are carefully snipped off at the base so as
not to mar the appearance. The article is inspected for pin holes or blemishes. These can be filled or
repaired with a little powder with a small soldering iron or hot air gun.

FUNDAMENTAL NOTES

The coating thickness increases with:

1. Increase in temperature of the article
2. Thickness of the wire
3. Duration of dipping in the powder

HAPA COVERAGE
Length of wire coated by 1 kilogram of HAPA powders
Wire Diameter Coating Thickness (microns µm)
300 µm 400 µm 500 µm 600 µm 700 µm
2 mm 480 meters 350 meters 270 meters 215 meters 165 meters
3mm 340meters 240 meters 190meters 155meters 130 meters
4mm 260meters 190 meters 150 meters 120 meters 100 meters

Spring BatteryBoxes Fan Guards LampPosts

TECHNICAL PROPERTIES

Equivalent
Properties Unit Standard Standard Observation
(ASTM)
Powder Properties
HAPA SC: 200
Maximum Particle Size µm Alpine Sieving
HAPA DC: 300
Bulk Density g/cm3 ISO 60 D 1895 0.3 - 0.4
Fluidising Characteristics Excellent
Specific Gravity g/cm3 ISO 1183 D792 0.924
Melt Flow Index (190°C/2.16 kg) g/10 min ISO 1133 D1238 24
Coating Properties
Maximum Working Temperature °C 80
Water Absorption % D571-80 <0.03
14.75
Abrasion Resistance (Taber) mg loss ISO 9352 D4060
<1 mm in 2000
Salt Spray Resistance hours ISO 9227 B117-73 hours salt in
water at 35°C

1000 hours
No significant
Weathering Resistance QUV Hours ISO 4892-3 G154
change in
colour or loss
of gloss
Sahibabad (Near New Delhi) Lat.:28.67
2 years. No
Long.:77.37
signifacant
Temperature: Average 25°C, Low: 1°C, High
Weathering Resistance Outdoor change in
47°C
colour or loss
Humidity Average: 49.2%, Low 25%, High 85%
of gloss
Average Rainfall: 800 mm (31.4 inches)
Thermal & Mechanical Properties
Recommended Coating Thickness µm 300-700
Glossy &
Appearance
Smooth Finish
Gloss % D523 70-80
Melting Point °C ISO 3146-C D3418 118
Vicat Softening Point °C ISO 306 D1525 91
D2794-69
Impact Strength kg.cm 280
(1.5mm plate)
Elongation at Break % ISO527 D638 31
Tensile Strength MPa ISO527 D638 14
Chemical Resistance
Dilute Acids @ 60°C 10% solution for 12 hours Resistant
Dilute Alkali @ 60°C 25% solution for 12 hours Resistant
COLOUR CARD

RAL9016 RAL 5005

RAL3000 RAL 9003

RAL6005
RAL9010
RAL6002

RAL 9005 RAL9002

PRODUCT COMPOSITION & COLOUR CUSTOMIZATION

1. HAPA powders are free of heavy metals (lead, chrome, cadmium, mercury & arsenic) and
conform to environmental standards like EN71 Part III, ROHS & REACH.
2. We match all colours as per internationally accepted RAL, Patone, NCS and IS Standards.
3. Customized colours and finishes can be offered.
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