General & Speciality products

hammertone

HAMMERTONE ENAMEL does not contain dangerous solvents, nevertheless, good ventilation in working rooms is recommended as well as the use of safety tools and equipment. It is flammable and harmful if swallowed. If contact with eyes or skin occurs, wash well with fresh water and seek immediate medical advice.
It is based on styrene modified alkyd resin and special synthetic additives and pigments.
A special effect HAMMERTONE in steel structures, machineries, outdoor furniture and appliances. This Hammertone enamel provides fast drying and good hold out properties.
  • Enhances the beauty of surfaces and provides excellent outlook.
  • Prolongs the life span if steel.
  • Compatible to oil-based primers.

Colour – 6 Basic Colour

Gloss – Semi-gloss

Flash Point – 23ºC

Volume Solids – 35% +/-2

Specific Gravity – 1.00 – 1.05

Coverage – 12 – 14 m2/L

DFT – 23 – 27 microns

Method of Application – Spray, Brush, Roller, Conventional Spray

Conventional Spray – Nozzle Orifice 1.4 – 2.0 mm, Nozzle Pressure 40 – 55 psi

Thinner/Dilution – Thinner #255

Application – Temp. of the substrate should be a minimum of 5ºC.

New Steel/Shop Primed:

Abrasive blasting to minimum Sa 2 ½.  If sandblasting is not possible, power tool cleaning or wire brushing is recommended for a minor touch-up.  All damaged primers and contamination should be removed and thoroughly cleaned prior to the final painting.

Apply quick-drying primer before application of HAMMERTONE.

Maintenance:

Remove oil, grease and other contaminants prior to final top coating.

The drying time is evaluated according to ASTM D 1640 at room temperature. However, the drying time varies on the film thickness, number of coats and temperature.

Dry hard – 25 – 30 minutes
Dry to touch – 10 – 15 minutes
Dry to recoat – 30 minutes

Quick-drying primer – 1 coat

Hammertone – 1 coat

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