Basel – September 27, 2022. Axalta (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, has announced the launch of Abcite ® 2060, a single-layer solution for Flame Spray coating technology, enabling exceptional anticorrosion protection without the need for a coating line.

Offering unrivalled simplicity of use, the solution can be applied by depositing semi-molten polymer particles onto a heated surface, allowing particles to fuse to the surface as part of a comprehensive polymer coating. Suitable for use on large metal structures in a variety of extremely demanding environments, this solution protects surfaces from adverse weather conditions by creating an impermeable barrier, mitigating the degradation of materials and the associated impact of unplanned repair work.

The unique one-layer system eliminates the need for primer, having been specially designed for highly corrosive environments, offering full compliance with the ISO 12944-6/-9 standard for galavanised and grit-blasted steel. The solution is also resistant to a host of other factors which compromise surface material performance, including the presence of alkalines and acids, condensation, UV exposure and abrasions and other types of force which could otherwise cause damage.

Drawing on 150 years of coating expertise, this latest solution is available in a range of colours, offering excellent edge and corner coverage as part of a comprehensive solution that combines exceptional anti-corrosion protection with first-class aesthetics.

Pascal Nicard, Senior Global Technology Manager at Axalta, said: “We are continually developing new and innovative solutions to accommodate the ever-evolving coating requirements of projects around the world. We provide the full range of thermosetting, thermoplastic, and liquid products, which makes us more responsive to the needs of our customers, equipping them to fully rise to the challenge of ensuring outstanding surface protection, whatever the environment.

“Abcite® 2060 combines the exceptional anticorrosion and mechanical performance of Abcite® with the simplicity of use of Flame Spray Coating technology, resulting in major efficiency gains throughout the application process. Our compliance with numerous industry standards provides independent validation of the level of protection on offer, while our recent recognition at the R&D 100 Awards underlines the strength of our innovation credentials and expertise within the field of anticorrosion.”