Brilliant performance at a better price
Imagine a powder coating for MDF and engineered wood that can be processed 10 times faster than liquid coatings; that can unlock cost savings of up to 45% for coating companies; and is proven to perform long-term in a wide range of environments and applications – safely, solvent-free and sustainable. All this (and more) is now a reality thanks to our Ultra advanced binder technology, and the team of application experts behind it. So, if you thought you already knew the benefits of powder-coating for MDF, maybe it’s time to think again…
Be more competitive with Uralac® Ultra
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Design freedom
Uralac® Ultra provides a strong, seamless finish – with either textured or smooth appearance – at multiple gloss levels and in many colors.
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Durable
Uralac® Ultra -treated products have been submitted to key industry standard tests, such as NEN-EN 12720, Blue Wool Scale and hinge hole (Ledro test) benchmarking.
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Economical
Uralac® Ultra’s fully automated, one-step, low-temperature curing finishing process delivers significant savings in terms of time, labor and energy use.
Uralac® Ultra sustainability facts
Uralac® Ultra resin contains no solvents or toxic materials like VOCs, providing better indoor air quality for all.
Uralac® Ultra unique single-layer coating process uses less energy and no water and materials.
Virtually 100% of the powder paint overspray is recyclable.
Uralac® Ultra has a carbon footprint five times lower than solvent-borne coatings.
Features
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Different finishes
From matt and gloss to textured finishes, Uralac® Ultra delivers the feel-good factor.
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Durable
Uralac® Ultra is proven to perform long-term in the toughest environments.
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Protective
Uralac® Ultra resists UV, liquids, chemicals, stains, scratches – and more.
What others say about Uralac® Ultra
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“We also believe that powder coating technology had reached the level of sophistication where we wanted to use it”.
Filip Laureyssen, Kempa’s Customer Care Manager
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“We are always looking for ways to reduce costs but they should never impact quality. Fortunately, these powder coatings deliver on both”.
Paul Maeyninckx, company owner Kempa
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“There are many benefits in powder coatings. First and foremost, they are totally toxin free”.
Walter Schweiger, company owner Finima by Schweiger GmbH
Uralac® Ultra case studies
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Ten times faster with powder coatings
Discover why and how Belgian company Kempa, manufacturer and coater of high-end kitchen furniture, chose Uralac® Ultra based powder coatings.
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Wooden garden furniture with coating that lasts for up to 20 years!
Discover how DSM's Uralac® Ultra team worked with Dutch designer Jan Willem Henssen and Fraam farm on highly durable and sustainable outdoor furniture.
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Wet paints - a thing of the past for Austrian furniture maker
Discover why and how Austrian furniture maker Finima chose Uralac® Ultra based powder coatings to offer more sustainable furniture with superb surface appearance.
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Driving forward with powder coatings
Discover how powder coating technology for wood and MDF has allowed VEPA to unlock extra value in the furniture industry.
Frequently asked questions
How is it possible to spray powder on standard “non-conductive” MDF?
For the application of the powder, the moisture in the MDF is used for conductivity. A moisture content of 4-to-8 percent of weight is sufficient to attract the powder.
Is special MDF needed for powder coating?
No special powder-MDF is needed for powder coating – although there are differences between the available qualities and types. We therefore recommend evaluating the MDF type you intend to use before making your pieces. Furthermore, a conditioned storage area is recommended to control the moisture content of the MDF.
Can I use my existing powder coating for metal oven for curing MDF powder?
Most of the conventional curing ovens are convection ovens but the best results for MDF are reached with infrared radiation (IR) ovens. With IR ovens, the surface of the MDF can be heated up quickly to cure the powder coating, while the core of the MDF stays relatively cool. With convention ovens, the temperatures are often too high or the core of the MDF heats-up too much because of the longer time needed to reach the curing temperature.
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