QUALICOAT UK & Ireland Awards Seaside Licence to Kestrel Powder Coating
QUALICOAT UK & Ireland has officially awarded its prestigious Seaside licence to long-standing member, Kestrel Powder Coating.
While standard QUALICOAT licensing provides quality assurance across the entire powder coating process, the Seaside specification is engineered for more challenging, exposed locations.
Focus on precision inspection and quality control required to achieve the 2g/sm etch rate for QUALICOAT Seaside accreditation
The Technical Requirements of the QUALICOAT Seaside Specification
The key technical requirement of the Seaside specification is that the system passes additional corrosion testing; in order to achieve this the applicator must increase their etch to achieve at least double the standard QUALICOAT requirement of 1g/sm of metal removal from the aluminium surface during pretreatment. The Seaside specification requirement removes more surface contaminants and therefore creates a more robust pretreatment for areas where atmospheres carry corrosive salts and other aggressive pollutants.
To secure the licence, Kestrel proved through strict processes and monitoring that it consistently achieves the 2g/sm etch rate, and produced coated samples that passed the additional, independent testing.
Recognising Kestrel’s High Operational Standards
“We are pleased to award Kestrel Powder Coating the Seaside specification licence. As an established member, Kestrel has continuously demonstrated high operational standards. Attaining the Seaside classification is a significant milestone that provides customers with complete assurance that Kestrel’s finishes meet the highest standards available and can withstand the toughest conditions.”
Chair of QUALICOAT UK & Ireland Chris Mansfield
Highlights modern automated powder coating equipment and strict process monitoring required to pass independent QUALICOAT testing
Specifying Powder Coating for Coastal & Exposed Projects
QUALICOAT UK & Ireland strongly advises specifiers, architects and fabricators to specify Seaside class powder coating for any projects located within 5km of the coast and tidal estuaries.
Contact Seaside accredited powder coaters HERE where certified coaters are highlighted in grey. The accreditation can also be verified using the QR code on the licensee’s QUALICOAT certificate.