General Powder Coating
What is powder coating?
Powder coating is a type of protective and decorative coating that is applied electrostatically as a dry powder and then cured in an oven. The curing process heats the dry powder allowing it to flow and form a tough, solid film. The key difference between powder and liquid coatings is that powder does not require a solvent and is VOC free, therefore making it a less hazardous coating.
What can I apply powder coatings to?
Powder coatings are usually applied to metal substrates such as aluminium or steel but Interpon have also developed technologies for powder coating application to other materials such as MDF.
Is powder coating environmentally friendly?
Powder coating exhibits many environmental advantages. Powder coatings are VOC free and produce virtually no waste as any reclaim generated during the application process can be captured and recycled with nearly 100% use of the coating. We are also developing new technologies to replicate the appearance of popular but environmentally harmful processes such as chrome.
How does powder coating compare to alternative products?
Environment – Unlike powder coatings, liquid coatings contain VOC emitting solvents that are harmful to both human health and the environment. Limits of VOCs in indoor spaces in particular are closely monitored and can impact your project’s ‘green rating’.
Further, liquid coatings are not able to be reclaimed and any overspray end up in waste, while powder coating overspray can be reclaimed and reused resulting in virtually no waste and more efficient production lines. Powder coatings also require less manufacturing and transportation energy due to their lack of solvents which can add mass and weight to liquid coatings.
Color capability – While, like liquid coatings, powder coatings can be limited due to high performance requirements, technological advances have meant that powder coatings have a near endless color production capability. Powder coatings have even started to compete with liquid coatings to achieve bright metallic finishes. While still lagging behind the ultra bright effect available in liquid, manufacturers are achieving ever-brighter coatings with advancing technology.
Durability – Powder coatings have a reputation for superior hardness and durability. Widely used on items such as agricultural equipment, lawnmowers, outdoor furniture and other well used objects, powder coatings are the ideal metal coating for architectural areas in constant use such as window and door framing, shopfronts, fencings, and railings.
Cost – there are many factors that can influence the final cost of a coating ranging from the application, reusability, and transportation costs to the volume required and the competitiveness of the market. As such, it is difficult to compare costs between alternative coatings. Ultimately, keeping costs in check can come down to ensuring quality standards are in place and using quality assured applicators are a good way to achieve this.
Warranty
Why do I need a warranty for my project?
Supporting Interpon’s Global Warranty Program our network of Accredited Applicators are assessed against comprehensive criteria and rigorous application guidelines. Quality controlled to best in class standards to ensure their pre treatment and application procedures meet these strict guidelines.
These standards are designed to ensure the application process is adhered to in accordance with the requirements of both AkzoNobel, and global industry standards, ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction possible.
What warranties are offered by Interpon?
Interpon has a range of warranty systems depending on your project requirements. The Interpon D Warranty is a 3-tier system offering 30, 20 to 10 year performance warranties. Interpon D Approved Applicators can offer a warranty on the architectural product range for architectural aluminium applications.
Steelplex™ Warranty System offers corrosion protection, and color and film integrity warranty over mild steel substrates. The Steelplex™ warranties range from 1 to 10 years, depending on the base metal substrate and the environment category for the project.
The correct selection and quality application of the coating system play a vital role in ensuring long term performance. Please contact our Specifications Consultants if you require assistance in warranty selection.
Products
What is the Interpon D range?
Interpon D is the Interpon powder coating product range for application to architectural aluminium. The range includes a number of coating technologies designed to meet the requirements of the AAMA standards.
What other powder coating products does Interpon offer?
We offer a complete range of products for a number of markets to complement our Architectural products including products suited to the furniture, automotive, appliance, general industrial and the general trade markets.
Where can I find pricing information?
Our pricing structure is dependant on volume, technology and color choice and as such can vary. Please contact us for pricing information.
I need a specific color for a project, can Interpon manufacture it?
We can match nearly every color from any source. Whether your specific color is an RGB, pantone or RAL value, a wet paint, or even a piece of cut off metal we can provide an accurate match.
Please note, due to our stringent durability and color performance compliance some colors may not be possible to manufacture in the desired technology. Please contact us for advice on color matching and manufacture.
I only need to coat a small area, what are your minimum order sizes?
You can order in quantities as little as 20KG through our small batch manufacture services, MiniB. Turnaround timing is approximately 15 working days.
Note: 20kg coats approximately 140m2.
How long does it take to manufacture custom made colors?
Made to order colours (over 200kgs) – Typically 20 working days lead time (additional 1.5 weeks by sea freight).
MiniB service (under 200kgs) – Typically 15 working days lead time (additional 1.5 weeks by sea freight).
Where can I download your Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and Technical Data Sheets (TDS)?
You can download them from the Downloads Centre.
Where have Interpon’s coatings been used before?
Interpon coatings have been used throughout New Zealand on a wide range of notable architectural projects.
What are the Environmental Classifications for NZS 3604?
| NZS 3604 | Corrosion | Typical environments |
| Zone A | Very low | Non-hazardous Environment |
| Zone B | Medium | Typical Environment |
| Zone C | High | Swimming & Leisure Pools / Light Industrial |
| Zone C | High | Coastal Environment |
| Zone D | Very High | Beach Front / Marine / Geothermal |
| Zone D | Very High | Heavy Industrial Environment |
You can use the free BRANZ Map to find site-specific earthquake and corrosion zone information.
Interpon D
What is an Interpon D Warranty?
The Interpon D warranty is a 3-tier system offering 30, 20 to 10 year performance warranties depending on product selection and application requirements.
Why should I use an Interpon D Approved Applicator?
Only Interpon D Approved Applicators can offer a warranty on the architectural product range for architectural aluminium applications.
Supporting Interpon’s Global Warranty Program our network of accredited applicators are assessed against comprehensive criteria and rigorous application guidelines. Quality controlled to best in class standards to ensure their pre treatment and application procedures meet these strict guidelines.
These standards are designed to ensure the application process is adhered to in accordance with the requirements of both AkzoNobel, and global industry standards, ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction possible.
What is the Interpon D range?
Interpon D is a product range engineered for architectural aluminium application. This product range includes a number of coating technologies designed to meet the requirements of the AAMA standards.
What’s the difference between each of Interpon’s architectural products?
Our range of architectural powder coatings is based on the globally recognised American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) standards which set out the performance requirements with regard to a number of factors including, among others:
- Gloss retention
- Color uniformity
- Weathering durability
- Humidity resistance
- Impact resistance
- Chemical resistance
Each product in our range meets, and often exceeds a designated standard and is therefore suited to a particular project and environment.
What standards do Interpon D comply with?
AAMA standards are the globally recognised specification, performance requirement and test procedure for organic coatings on aluminium extrusions and panels as set out by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association. The standards assist architects, owners and contractors to specify coatings for aluminium applications that will provide and maintain a minimum level of performance.
An overview of the performance requirements for each standard is available from the AAMA.
Delivery Timings
| State | Place by | Receive by |
| Auckland | 9.30 am | Same day |
| 1.30pm | Same day | |
| 3.00pm | Overnight |
Approved Applicator
Why should I become an Interpon Approved Applicator?
Interpon Powder Coatings has two distinct accreditation programs for applicators.
Interpon D Approved Applicators can offer a warranty on the architectural product range for architectural aluminium applications.
Steelplex™ Accredited Applicators can offer up to 10 years corrosion protection and 15 years color and film integrity warranty depending on the base metal substrate and the environment category for the project.
As an Interpon Approved Applicator you are recognised as a quality applicator with all the procedures in place to produce high quality products that meet rigorous industry standards. This recognition allows you to offer, with confidence, a warranty on your products and systems to a wide range of customers.
How do I become an Interpon Approved Applicator?
Becoming an Interpon D Approved Applicator or Steelplex™ Accredited Applicator involves meeting our quality standards for metal pre-treatment facilities, powder application equipment and stoving facilities. Additionally we must also be satisfied sufficient quality management procedures are in place.
Apply to become an Interpon Approved Applicator
Steelplex™ Warranty
What is an Interpon Steelplex™ Warranty System?
Interpon Steelplex™ corrosion protection warranty systems have been developed for a range of metal substrates. The Steelplex™ warranty systems, consists of a 3 tier classification determined by the application environment and the coating systems used.
Why should I use a Steelplex™ Accredited Applicator?
Only Steelplex™ Accredited Applicator’s can offer a corrosion protection warranty on a range of steel substrates ranging from 1 – 10 years depending on the base metal product and the environment category for the project.
The Steelplex™ Accredited Applicator Network is designed to ensure the application process is adhered to in accordance with the requirements of both AkzoNobel, and global industry standards.
The correct selection and quality application of the coating system play a vital role in providing the appropriate corrosion protection warranty for long term performance, ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction possible.
Supporting Interpon’s Global Warranty Program our national network of Steelplex™ Accredited Applicators are assessed against comprehensive criteria and rigorous application guidelines. Quality controlled to best in class standards to ensure their pre treatment and application procedures meet these strict guidelines.
What Standards do Steelplex™ Warranty Systems comply with?
Steelplex™ warranty systems reference the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO), Australian Standards (AS), Window Association of New Zealand (WANZ) and the New Zealand Building Regulations for classification guidelines.
Certain geographic and regulatory issues or climatic variability may mean that International Standards are not always applicable or need modification.
Who are the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO)?
International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) are the largest developer and publisher of International Standards. ISO provide global regulatory standards which are then supported locally by local country Standards. ISO references in relation to Steelplex™ are used to define the environmental categories and preparatory standards for steel substrates.