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Citation
(2004), "Plascoat acquires Atofina pipe coating grade 9944.040B", Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials, Vol. 51 No. 4. https://doi.org/10.1108/acmm.2004.12851dad.009
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2004, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Plascoat acquires Atofina pipe coating grade 9944.040B
Plascoat acquires Atofina pipe coating grade 9944.040B
Keywords: Plascoat Systems, Pipes, Coatings
After 15 years of manufacturing under licence for Atofina, Plascoat Systems has expanded their product range to include Plascoat 9944.040B.
9944.040B is a low density polyethylene powder coating manufactured in Holland at Plascoat's Zuidland plant. It is a thick single layer thermoplastic coating applied to the exterior of pipes and fittings and provides long lasting protection against corrosion for gas and oil pipes.
The thick coating applied in a thickness of between 1 and 4 mm also provides protection against in-transit damage with its high adhesion and flexibility properties.
9944.040B has exceptional UV resistance properties and a different levels of surface finish can be achieved such as a smooth glossy surface by post-heating the pipe under infrared heat.
Plascoat 9944.040B complies with DIN 30670 pipe coating standard.