KEMICA COATINGS has created an innovative electrostatic spraying equipment to incorporate the new KEMISTATIC two-component, solvent-free, liquid resins. For the spraying method, we have developed a technology able to spray electrostatically a two-component, solvent free, fast curing resin to spray very fine particles. For this purpose, we have incorporated a low-pressure pumping unit (20 bars). When the resin is sprayed, the two components are mixed in a rotating bowl at a very high speed (20,000rpm). The result is the creation of a ‘’cloud’’ like smoke, which is electrically charged with a high voltage power generator, to be deposited on a grounded substrate to coat.
KEMISTATIC’s main goal is to replace the existing coating methods and resins. Hence, it is primarily focused on the coating industry and especially where powder coating is used. Its great range of applications includes the coating & protection of pump, valve & pipes, water heaters, EPS, wood structures (frames, doors, etc.) and industrial equipment (propellers, tanks, etc.). Regarding the corrosion protection of steel structures KEMISTATIC process can replace the steel galvanization (hot & cold), as a higher corrosion protection and a reduced cost (2-4 times) solution. KEMISTATIC has also a big potential market in protecting ventilation ducts internally and externally, especially in plants requiring decontaminatable coatings like nuclear plants, pharmaceutical plants where coating preventing development of bacteria contamination , and also Legionelas are looked for.
Moreover, the aesthetic finishing potentials can create opportunities in new sectors, such as urban furniture; appearance of natural stone to coat phone and electrical poles or EPS panels on buildings, etc.
Opportunities :
Technical: Because of the environmental benefits, performance and durability of KEMISTATIC technology and its competitive price, we are opening new market business, specially, those addressed to some special applications (electrical insulation, nuclear energy, etc.) and substrates (wood, EPS, etc.), which because of the difficulty to coat (large equipment) and/or expensive cost that means, the manufacturers have few alternatives to fulfill their needs. For instance, the value of wood and products of wood and cork, painting materials, etc., sold in 2012 achieved €91M and for electrical equipment €222M in EU8).
Regulatory: Because we already have many certifications from our current products in the market, we don't need to apply for a long list of certifications which would be required and some of our resins have been already approved by the Ministry of Health according to European positive lists for direct contact with potable liquids (water, wine, beer, e.g. EUROFIN, certification for potable water without Bisphenol A) and food equipment (cheese trays, etc., e.g. ITECh for bacteria and fungi development).
Commercial: the introduction of KEMISTATIC technology is supported by ADEME (L’Agence de l’Environnement et de la Maîtrise de l’Energie) in France which identified the ‘’green’’ aspect of KEMISTATIC, has already confirmed their support into helping potential customers (through subsidies) to invest in our technology. Finally, our solution has an A+ environmental qualification by CSTB.
