Panels & Furniture Asia January/February 2021

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT
First-of-its-kind
100% UV cured
wood coatings
Window manufacturers can now
make their production process
more efficient and sustainable
with a new instant drying solution.
AkzoNobel’s RUBBOL 100% UV cured
exterior range of Sikkens wood coatings
is the first of its kind. By cutting out
up to 16 hours of drying time, the
coating system can significantly save
on production time and energy costs,
while providing leading performance.
The product range produces zero
emissions and requires no mixing,
making the production process more
sustainable.
“We know the benefits of transitioning
to a UV production line have to add
up because, while it’s an exciting
prospect for many of our customers, it
also represents a big investment,” said
Simon Parker, Director of AkzoNobel’s
Industrial Coatings business.
“Our 100% UV RUBBOL range now offers
compelling cost savings to go along with
the excellent performance.”
The coating system consists of a putty,
primer and topcoat for wood window
frames and a topcoat for PVC window
applications. Despite fast-tracking the
application process, the products offer
very good adhesion, excellent durability
and strong technical performance.
The new 100% cured UV range is part of
AkzoNobel’s global weathering program.
With weathering test locations in
Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific,
AkzoNobel is able to evaluate more than
200,000 samples in a variety of climate
conditions and monitor their long-term
durability. P
The RUBBOL 100% UV range increases wood and PVC window
manufacturing efficiency
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