1. Coating of metal

When metal is coated with polyamides, the positive properties of the two materials are combined. VESTOSINT® coating powders, which are manufactured from the base polymers by means of a technically challenging process, feature many physical, chemical and electrical properties that make them perfect for coating metal parts. Parts in the following application fields are coated:

• Water systems
• Wire products
• Automotive industry
• Industrial components

VESTOSINT® maintains its outstanding properties, even at extreme sub-freezing temperatures. Thus, the surfaces of coated objects are very well protected—including against corrosion. Up to about 500 microns, the protective action increases proportionally to layer thickness.

2. Paint Additives

Since 1980, VESTOSINT® fine powders have been used as additives in paint. Reasons for using polyamide 12 fine powders are:

• increased abrasion resistance
• increased elasticity
• reduced soiling
• flat finish
• texturing agents
• reduced friction
• binding in the lacquer system via functional groups

3. Thermoplastic Composites

VESTOSINT® fine powders are eminently suited for the manufacture of thermoplastic composites of glass, carbon, aramide or steel fibers. Unlike duroplastic materials, they are subsequently formable. They can be wrapped, pressed, laminated, woven, and so forth.

• construction industry
• pressure vessels
• aeronautics
• automotive industry
• offshore (flexible pipes)