With numerous performance and aesthetic benefits, it is easy to see why aluminum is soaring in popularity in both residential and commercial settings. Its versatility, durability, and modern appeal make it an ideal choice for a wide range of applications, from window frames to decorative facades. With the introduction of PPG CORAFLON® Platinum powder coatings, architects, builders, and fabricators can now explore an extensive palette of vibrant colors while ensuring superior performance.
PPG Presents New Color Opportunities for Extrusions and Sheet Aluminum
Innovative in Technology Meets Color
To meet the increasing consumer demand for aesthetic and functional materials, PPG engineered PPG CORAFLON® PLATINUM powder coatings in 2021. This technology opened up new color and design options for fabricators, builders and architects looking to create stunning spaces or provide high-quality refurbishments.
Recent data indicates that Coraflon Platinum powder maintains its performance significantly at the five-year mark, exhibiting only a 6% loss in color. In contrast, competing architectural powder coatings show a notable decline in color stability. In comparison to other hyper-durable products on the market, Coraflon Platinum exhibits twenty times the color retention of competitors' FEVE powder coatings.
This remarkable combination of performance and beauty offers a wide range of colors and effects including the ever-popular anodized finish. Its extended gloss range of 5-85 Gloss Units (GU) is a significant improvement over the 25-70 GU range available with traditional FEVE products. Its outstanding corrosion performance on aluminum in a single coat makes it an excellent choice for both aesthetic and functional applications.
Understanding Corrosion Protection
Corrosion is a natural process that occurs when metals react with their environment, leading to deterioration. For aluminum, corrosion can manifest in various ways including discoloration, pitting and a general loss of structural integrity. This is particularly concerning in architectural applications, where both appearance and performance are critical.
PPG Coraflon Platinum is engineered to withstand these challenges effectively, providing a protective barrier that prevents corrosive elements from penetrating the surface of the aluminum.
The coating meets the Fenestration and Glazing Industrial Alliance and American Architectural Manufacturers Association (FGIA/AAMA) 2605 specifications, the highest industry standards for architectural coatings. This compliance ensures that the product has been rigorously tested for durability, weather resistance, and long-term performance.
The coating's advanced formulation provides a protective barrier that prevents corrosive elements from penetrating the surface of the aluminum. This is crucial for maintaining the aesthetic appeal of architectural features while ensuring their longevity. With over nine years of test data backing its performance, PPG Coraflon Platinum has proven performance to withstand harsh environmental conditions, making it a reliable choice for both residential, commercial and monumental projects.
Enhanced Application Efficiency
In addition to its superior protective qualities, Coraflon Platinum offers enhanced application efficiency. With a transfer efficiency 20% higher than standard FEVE powders, more product adheres to the substrate during application, resulting in less waste. This not only reduces material costs but also minimizes the environmental impact of the finishing process.
In addition, the coating is also specifically formulated without the following substances: TGIC (triglycidyl isocyanurate), PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid), fluorosurfactants, VOCs (volatile organic compounds), HAPs (hazardous air pollutants), Living Building Challenge (LBC) Red List substances, SVHCs (substances of very high concern) and are REACH compliant.
This commitment to safety and sustainability aligns with PPG's broader mission to provide sustainably advantaged solutions that do not compromise on performance*.
Embrace, Engage and Escape with Color
We are entering a new era that moves beyond the traditional dominance of black, white, and grey in architectural applications. PPG Coraflon Platinum provides builders, architects and end-users with the means to achieve their design visions and transform metal structures into virtual works of art. The color collection features the themes of Embrace, Engage and Escape, encapsulating options that reflect major design trends. It includes mineral tones and textures that mimic cement, stone, terracotta and other natural finishes.
The versatile Coraflon Platinum color palette was thoughtfully curated in response to the growing longing for new experiences, human connection and escape into nature for well-being. From dazzling champagne to serene woodland sage, there is a hue that is ideal for every project and design inspiration.
This extensive palette allows for creative expression and customization, enabling designers to achieve their desired aesthetic while maintaining the functional benefits of aluminum.
Real-World Applications
The versatility of Coraflon Platinum makes it suitable for a wide range of applications, including residential projects such as window frames, doors, and outdoor furniture where both durability and visual appeal are essential. In commercial settings, the coating is ideal for architectural facades, signage and other elements that require the highest level of performance and aesthetic quality.
A prominent example of Coraflon’s versatility is on 55 Hudson Yards, one of the first skyscrapers in the U.S. to be finished with powder coatings. This landmark project showcases the potential of aluminum and powder coatings to create stunning and distinctive architectural features.
PPG Coraflon Platinum represents a significant advancement in powder coating technology, offering a unique blend of color, performance and corrosion protection. As the demand for architectural aluminum continues to grow, PPG remains committed to providing innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of builders, architects, and consumers alike. With its extensive color palette and superior protective qualities, PPG Coraflon Platinum is poised to redefine the possibilities of aluminum in residential, commercial and architectural applications.
*Sustainably advantaged products are identified using PPG's internal methodology that validates product attributes and their contribution towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals.