Inspection Report Referred to: AAMA 2604-13, Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for High Performance Organic Coatings on Aluminium Extrusions and Panels Coating name: IGP HWFclassic 5907 Client: IGP Pulvertechnik AG Industrie Stelz, Ringstraße 30 9500 Wil Schweiz Job number: 15314-2 Samples receipt: 29.08.2016 Start of testing: 06.09.2016 End of testing: 12.03.2017 Creation date: 15.03.2017 Number of pages: 10 pages Reproduction, duplication, translation and use of assessment/report for advertising or transmission to third parties whether as a whole, shortened or in an abridged version requires written permission. The results documented in this report only refer to samples / records made available and belonging to them. Accredited by DAkkS (Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH) according to German Industrial Standard DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 accredited test laboratory. The accredited test methods are marked with an asterix *. IFO Institut fuer Oberflaechentechnik GmbH Alexander-von-Humboldt-Str. 19 73529 Schwaebisch Gmuend Germany Managing Directors: Michael Mueller, Marc Holz District court Ulm HRB 701796 VAT No. DE 177718678 Phone: +49 7171 10407 0 Website: www.ifo-gmbh.de Bank account: BW Bank Bank code: 60050101, Account 8008891 SWIFT/BIC: SOLADEST IBAN: DE63600501010008008891 Tax authority: Finanzamt Schwaebisch Gmuend Tax number: 83085/24935
Inspection report 15314-2 Page 2 of 10 CONTENTS Page 1 FORMULATION 3 1.1 Status and Type of Samples / Sampling 3 2 Test Results 3 2.1 Color Uniformity 3 2.2 Specular Gloss 4 2.3 Dry Film Hardness 4 2.4 Film Adhesion 5 2.5 Impact Resistance 5 2.6 Abrasion Resistance 6 2.7 Chemical Resistance 6 2.7.1 Muriatic Acid Resistance 6 2.7.2 Mortar Resistance 7 2.7.3 Nitric Acid Resistance 7 2.7.4 Detergent Resistance 8 2.7.5 Window Cleaner Resistance 8 2.8 Corrosion Resistance 9 2.8.1 Humidity Resistance 9 2.8.2 Salt Spray Resistance 9 2.9 Weather Exposure 10 3 CONCLUSION 10
Inspection report 15314-2 Page 3 of 10 1 FORMULATION The Institute was instructed by the client for carry out all necessary tests according to the AAMA specification 2604-13, section 8.1 up to 8.9. 1.1 Status and Type of Samples / Sampling The sample preparation was carried out by the client. Material: Pretreatment: Coating: Cure: Application date: Q-Panels Co. Q-Lab Cr-(VI) IGP HWFclassic 5907 RAL 7016 GL & RAL 9005 GL 180 C / 15 minutes 23.08.2016 for RAL 7016 GL 22.08.2016 for RAL 9005 GL 2 Test Results 2.1 Color Uniformity Requirements according AAMA 2604-13 part 8.1: - Color uniformity shall be consistent with the color range or numerical value as established between the approval source and the applicator - Suggested maximum deviation is 2ΔE units Color uniform with RAL 7016; ΔE = 0,29 Color uniform with RAL 7016; ΔE = 0,31 Color uniform with RAL 7016; ΔE = 0,36 Color uniform with RAL 9005; ΔE = 1,0 Color uniform with RAL 9005; ΔE = 0,76 Color uniform with RAL 9005; ΔE = 0,95
Inspection report 15314-2 Page 4 of 10 2.2 Specular Gloss Requirements according AAMA 2604-13 part 8.2: - Gloss values shall be within ± 5 units of the manufacturer s specification Manufacturer s value: 72,3 65-85 73,0 74,9 Manufacturer s value: 66,6 65-85 67,5 69,5 2.3 Dry Film Hardness Requirements according AAMA 2604-13 part 8.3: - F Hardness and no rupture of the film
Inspection report 15314-2 Page 5 of 10 2.4 Film Adhesion Requirements according AAMA 2604-13 part 8.4: - No loss of adhesion - No removal of film - No blistering Test: 8.4.1.1 Dry adhesion 8.4.1.3 Wet adhesion 8.4.1.4 Boiling water adhesion Test: 8.4.1.1 Dry adhesion 8.4.1.3 Wet adhesion 8.4.1.4 Boiling water adhesion 2.5 Impact Resistance Requirements according AAMA 2604-13 part 8.5: -
Inspection report 15314-2 Page 6 of 10 2.6 Abrasion Resistance Requirements according to AAMA 2604-13 part 8.6: - The abrasion coefficient value of the coating shall be 20 minimum A = 99 liters per mil A = 99 liters per mil A = 115 liters per mil A = 100 liters per mil A = 95 liters per mil A = 49 liters per mil 2.7 Chemical Resistance 2.7.1 Muriatic Acid Resistance Requirements according to AAMA 2604-13 part 8.7.1: - No blistering - No visual change
Inspection report 15314-2 Page 7 of 10 2.7.2 Mortar Resistance Requirements according to AAMA 2604-13 part 8.7.2: - No loss of adhesion - No visual change RAL 7021: 2.7.3 Nitric Acid Resistance Requirements according to AAMA 2604-13 part 8.7.3: - Not more than 5ΔE units (Hunter) of color change ΔE = 2,57 ΔE = 0,34
Inspection report 15314-2 Page 8 of 10 2.7.4 Detergent Resistance Requirements according to AAMA 2604-13 part 8.7.4: - No loss of adhesion of the film to the metal - No blistering - No visual change 2.7.5 Window Cleaner Resistance Requirements according to AAMA 2604-13 part 8.7.5: - No blistering - No change in appearance - No removal of film under the tape within or outside of the cross-hatched area
Inspection report 15314-2 Page 9 of 10 2.8 Corrosion Resistance 2.8.1 Humidity Resistance Requirements according AAMA 2604-13 part 8.8.1: - No formation of blisters to extent greater than Few blisters size no. 8 Duration: Blisters not greater than Few size no. 8 3000 hours Blisters not greater than Few size no. 8 Blisters not greater than Few size no. 8 Duration: Blisters not greater than Few size no. 8 3000 hours Blisters not greater than Few size no. 8 Blisters not greater than Few size no. 8 2.8.2 Salt Spray Resistance Requirements according AAMA 2604-13 part 8.8.2: - Minimum rating of 7 on scribe or cut edges - Minimum blister rating of 8 within the test specimen field Duration: 3000 hours Duration: 3000 hours
Inspection report 15314-2 Page 10 of 10 2.9 Weather Exposure Requirements according AAMA 2604-13 part 8.9: - Maximum of 5ΔE units (Hunter) of color change after exposure - Chalking shall be no more than rating no. 8 for colors - Gloss retention shall be a minimum of 50% after exposure - Less than 10 percent film loss after exposure Sample: Duration: Sample 4 5 years Test is still outstanding. Sample 5 Sample 6 3 CONCLUSION All samples fulfill the requirements according to the AAMA specification 2604-13 except the weather exposure part 8.9, which is still outstanding. All tests were conducted in accordance with the AAMA specification 2604-13. Schwäbisch Gmünd, 15.03.17 J. Bihlmaier M. Scheetz Deputy laboratory manager Project engineer