ARKOTE COATING SYSTEMS
Kolorkote by Arkote
Production Process:
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Preparation as needed, light degrease and remove major imperfections.
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Apply a quality brand of powder topcoat to manufacturer’s recommendation.
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Oven bake with strict time and temperature controls to achieve a thorough and complete cure.
Application & Environment
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Generally, used on items that are for interior use and have minimal exposure to weather.
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Quality system that gives good appearance, reasonable level of resistance to light abuse & damage.
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Often used over zinc anneal and Duragal® where the zinc is not damaged with welding or grinding etc.
Kolorkote Plus
Additional sanding of base substrate before top coat.
Kolorkote Premium
Zinc/epoxy primer before top coat but no blasting.
Tuffkote by Arkote
Production Process:
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As per Kolorkote process above, plus extra step of surface prep by mechanical abrasion, typically abrasive blast, to achieve a surface that is both clean and roughened up ready for coating, this enables unparalleled adhesion of the next coat to the substrate.
Application & Environment
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Good exterior grade system for normal to mild exterior weather environment as the mechanically abraded surface provides outstanding adhesion of the powder coat and help prevent corrosion.
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Often used over aluminium and hot dip galvanized steel which achieves excellent performance.
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Tuffkote is the minimum required system, for bare mild steel in an exterior environment.
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Great appearance and resists heavy abuse outstandingly with minimal damage
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Often used on agricultural & industrial equipment, fence posts, gates and trailers etc.
Endurakote by Arkote
Production Process
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As per Tuffkote, process above, plus extra step of application of a high-quality primer either zinc rich or modified epoxy coat after blast & before the topcoat.
Application & Environment
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An excellent exterior system where greater protection is desired, for normal to more severe weather areas.
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Improved appearance as the extra coating layer smooths the surface and hides more imperfections.
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Greater resistance to corrosion, due to multiple layers affording better protection if the coating sustains damage.
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Ultrakote by Arkote
Production Process
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As per Endurakote process above, plus extra step of application of modified epoxy intermediate layer, after priming before top coating.
Application & Environment
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Generally used is an environment where maximum protection is required.
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Excellent appearance a with thicker and smoother finish, due to the 3 layers of coating.
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Often used where a warranty is required, talk to us if you would like one.
