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Nova Tuff Powder Coating
Nova Tuff Powder Coating
Nova Tuff is a unique value added Powder Coating specifically formulated for Street Lights and Traffic Poles. There are many benefits to choosing the Nova Tuff Powder Coating.
- Thicker Coating = longer term corrosion protection
- Abrasion and impact resistance – sand and salt
- Chemical resistance for
a. Dog urine
b. Flyers/Posters
c. De-icing chemicals - Graffiti can be easily wiped clean
- Strong Electrical insulation properties
- Tenacious adhesion
- High gloss finish
- Superior colour retention
- Virtually maintenance free
- Environmentally friendly – no VOC’s
Comparison of Functional Performance Properties
|
Features |
Nova Tuff Powder |
TGIC |
Wet/Liquid Paint |
|
Coating Thickness/Protection |
8 mls minimum |
4-6 mls |
2-3 mls |
|
Abrasion and Impact Resistance |
400 in / lbs |
120 in / lbs |
40-100 in / lbs |
|
Electrical Insulation Resistance |
5000 volts |
500 volts |
500 volts |
|
QUV (gloss and colour retention) |
2000 hours |
1000 hours |
800 hours |
|
UV Resistance |
10+ years |
5+ years |
1+ years |
|
Salt Spray Protection (De-icing chemicals) |
2000 hours minimum |
1000 hours minimum |
1000 hours minimum |
|
Graffiti Resistance |
Excellent |
Poor |
Poor |
|
Dog Urine Resistance |
Excellent |
Poor |
Poor |
|
Flyer / Poster Resistance |
Excellent |
Poor |
Poor |
|
Adhesion |
> 1000 psi |
1000 psi |
400 psi |