In the world of industrial coatings, PPG has once again proven its commitment to innovation and sustainability with the introduction of PPG DuraNEXT™ energy curable coil coatings. This groundbreaking platform was honored last fall with the 2024 METALCON Top Products Award. Over 1,100 industry professionals voted in the competition before and during METALCON in Atlanta, Oct. 30–Nov. 1. The event is the largest international event in the metal construction and design industry.
PPG DuraNEXT Energy Curable Coil Coatings: Revolutionizing Industrial Coatings with Energy Efficiency
DuraNEXT energy curable coil coatings represent a revolutionary alternative to traditional thermally cured systems by utilizing electron beam (EB) or ultra-violet (UV) energy for quick curing. Unlike conventional coil coating systems that require high temperatures and lengthy curing times, DuraNEXT coatings eliminate the need for substrate heating, resulting in significant energy savings but also improving productivity by reducing the overall coating process time. This family includes backers, primers, basecoats and clearcoats.
Faster Line Speeds, Energy Savings and Smaller Carbon Footprints
With PPG DuraNEXT finishing solutions, manufacturers can achieve remarkable energy efficiency without compromising on quality or performance.
Additional features of the product include:
- Energy savings/improved productivity: compared to traditional thermal curing, UV/EB curable coatings require less energy and time to cure, significantly lowering energy and operational costs. Energy-efficient manufacturing processes can lead to better pricing and a competitive advantage.
- Sustainability: DuraNEXT coatings are formulated without solvents that release VOCs during the curing process.
- Enhanced durability with excellent hardness and abrasion and chemical resistance that offers long-lasting protection and aesthetics even in the harshest environments.
- Versatility and Compatibility: DuraNEXT coatings are compatible with a wide range of application techniques, providing manufacturers with flexibility and ease of use.
- Operational efficiency: the coated parts can be handled almost immediately allowing for efficient packing, storage and shipping.
- Compact Footprint: Electron beam curing units require a fraction of the space needed for conventional thermal ovens
Enhancing Efficiency with PPG DuraNEXT™ Coil Coatings
By adopting DuraNEXT UV/EB coil coatings, manufacturers can optimize their facility layout, maximize space utilization, and potentially reduce construction costs.
“We are thrilled to be recognized as the top product in the metal construction industry,” said Craig Smith, PPG global technical platform director, Coil Coatings. “Our innovative technologies boost productivity by eliminating the need for substrate heating and reducing curing time, as there’s no waiting for solvents to evaporate. Additionally, our products are engineered to maintain the finish durability and aesthetic appeal of coil-coated products, offering exceptional hardness, scratch and chemical resistance, and high flexibility.”
PPG launched the product in the summer of 2024, and explored the history, benefits and evolutionary advancements in UV and EB technologies in a technical paper. Read more about these advanced, energy efficient coatings and new generations developed for coil coating applications in our white paper>
“There is no doubt that coil coaters will adopt these technologies with greater frequency due to their advantages, most notably significant energy savings and fast curing,” said Smith. “Our portfolio of EB and UV coil coatings will grow as we continue to develop new energy curable solutions that meet the changing needs of our customers.”
By choosing DuraNEXT coil coatings, manufacturers can not only achieve substantial energy savings but also contribute to a more sustainable future. Learn more>