Membre du groupe Galva Union

Z.I. du Pont Panay – B.P. 34
03500 ST-Pourçain-sur-Sioule
Tel : (33) 04 70 45 72 73
Fax : (33) 04 70 45 93 29
Email : decogalva@galvaunion.com
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DECOSTEEL decorative coatings

SPECIFICATION SHEET N°7

STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR A DECORATIVE COATING ON STEEL OR ALUMINIUM

DECOSTEEL

SURFACE TREATMENT OF STEEL SURFACE CONSISTS OF:

A– an anticorrosion procedure in the case of a steel base material
by galvanization see A of sheet N°1
or by metallization see A of sheet N°2
or by cataphoresis see A of sheet N°3

B– Powder coating finish and application of decorative effect

On steel surfaces prepared as in “A” or directly on aluminium.
The company will carry out the following operations:
1 – Degreasing + chemical stripping
2 – 2 rinses with mains water
3 – 2 rinses with demineralised water
4- Drying, degassing 220/240°C
5- Conversion coating (except with cataphoresis)
6 – Electrostatic application of an architectural grade powder
7 – Polymerization 180/200°C
8 – Checks
9 – Application of decorative effect by sublimation
8 – Checks
9 – Packaging
The process must be the subject of a Quality Assurance scheme.
The articles must be free of pin holing.

C– A procedure that incorporates traceability
The powder coating procedure must be able to be checked a posteriori.
Traceability should include at the least a sample plate and a summary of the main production parameters.

D– The delivery of a guarantee
The anticorrosion + powder coating combination must be guaranteed by an Anticorrosion and Adhesion insurance. (Certificate of Insurance to be supplied)
- Anticorrosion Guarantee required:
10 years without reaching Re 3 on the European Rust Scale
- Resistance/Adhesion Guarantee required:
10 years (7 + 3 years format) with an intervention threshold of 5%

E – Compliance with regulations
Procedures must:
Comply with NFP 24-351
Be carried out by a “Thermolacier” certified company
Comply with suppliers' recommendations for products used

15/09/2005