UV-curable coatings leader DSM Desotech is expanding its offering of UV-curable corrosion-preventative coatings to the tube & pipe industry in Europe.  The UVaCorr^® product line, which has been widely used for the past 15 years throughout North America, includes both clear and colored coatings designed for protection of steel tube & pipe, particularly during storage and transport to end-use destinations.

“DSM has more than 40 years of expertise in UV-curable materials and a passion for seeing this high-performance, green technology extended to markets that could benefit from it most,” says Jim Reitz, Innovation Director DSM Desotech.  “The European Tube & Pipe industry’s growing transition to efficient UV coating technology represents a major commitment to eco-friendly, sustainable manufacturing.  We have been actively listening to, and formulating for, the specific needs of producers in this region.”

UVaCorr^® products, which are now certified for use in the Venjakob^® Ven Spray Pipe system, boast several performance advantages over traditional solvent-based and water-borne tube & pipe coatings, including:

•  instant cure for high-speed processing

•  100% solid coatings for higher applied coverage and no VOCs

•  better salt spray resistance for enhanced performance

•  smaller equipment footprint with reduced energy requirements

The UVaCorr^® product line also boasts the backing of global UV-curable materials leader DSM.  “Leveraging our proven product portfolio, strong customer base and extensive UV application experience, DSM also provides global R&D resources, market channels and manufacturing facilities—which includes DSM Desotech’s production facility in Hoek van Holland, the Netherlands,” says Paul Jellema,  UVaCorr^® Business Development Manager Europe..  “We’re dedicated to delivering a strong partnership to the growing European tube and pipe market.” 

“DSM has done an impressive job formulating products suited for our Ven Spray equipment,” said Venjakob’s Gerd Mense.  UVaCorr^® corrosion-preventative coatings for tube & pipe will be featured at the TUBE 2010 International Trade Fair, held in Dusseldorf, Germany, April 12-16, (Hall 4, Booth 4G17).   More information can be found about the product line at:  www.UVaCorr.com.