By: ICN Bureau
Last updated : October 14, 2021 9:38 am
Coatings resist material buildup, reduce cleaning cycles by up to 75%
PPG has announced the launch of its comprehensive PPG Lineguard series of coatings and application services to help automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEM), tier suppliers and industrial customers dramatically reduce the time, cost, risk and environmental impact associated with cleaning and maintaining paint shop equipment.
The PPG LineGuard series includes durable insulative and non-stick coatings that help simplify the cleaning of vehicle carriers, racks, jigs, floor grids and other equipment. The coatings resist the buildup of electrocoat, liquid and powder coatings, chemicals, polymers, grease, dirt and other contaminants, making it easy to keep equipment clean and avoid unnecessary downtime.
The non-stick properties of PPG LineGuard coatings enable customers to reduce the number of equipment cleaning cycles by up to 75%, leading to significant savings in labor, materials, energy, water, and waste filtration and removal.
“Paint shop maintenance is a serious pain point for vehicle OEMs and other industrial businesses,” said Anne-Sybil Bragadir, PPG global business development director, PPG OPTIMA SOLUTIONS™ products. “PPG LineGuard coatings demonstrate our commitment to finding solutions that help customers reduce operating costs, increase process efficiency, better protect their employees and manage their environmental footprint.”
The PPG LineGuard series includes specialized fluoropolymer coatings ideally suited for topcoat carriers, paint booth racks, floor grids and other equipment commonly exposed to high-temperature ovens, as well as solvent-free epoxy coatings designed for electrocoat hangers.