EM-ONE™
(Cross Cut Test)
(Reverse Impact test)
Overview
EM-ONE™ pre-painted steel was developed by Empower Steel using advanced paint technology from AKZO Nobel. EM-ONE™ incorporates auto clean technology to help the surface stay clean and bright for longer. Empower Steel has also designed Em-Strip™ Film to protect the steel surface from scratches during processing, transportation and product installation. With market-leading Solar Reflectance technology, the EM-ONE™ colours will last longer.
Product Idea
EM-Strip™ clear film is designed to be used with Empower Steel products to prevent scratches whilst rollforming, transporting and during installation.
Galvanized Steel, Stainless Steel and Aluminium
Durability Polyester 20 µm,
Corrosion Inhibitive Primer 5 µm
Corrosion Inhibitive Primer 5 µm
Testing Method
| Properties | Test Mehod | Purpose | Standard | |
| Dry film Thickness | Dry film Thickness Measurement | Paint Thickness | AS/NZS 2728 | |
| Paint Film Hardness | Pencil Hardness | Hardness properties of paint layer | AS/NZS 2728 | |
| Paint Adhesion | Cross Cut | Adhesion between paint layer | AS/NZS 2728 | |
| T-Bend | Colour adhesion and flexibility | AS/NZS 2728 | ||
| Dupont Impact | Colour adhesion and flexibility | AS/NZS 2728 | ||
| Reverse Impact | Colour adhesion and flexibility | AS/NZS 2728 | ||
| Gloss | 60º Gloss Meter | Colour gloss | AS/NZS 2728 | |
| Corrosion Resistance | Salt Spray Test (SST) | Corrosion resistant properties | AS/NZS 2728 |
More Testing Method
| Properties | Test Mehod | Purpose | Standard | |
| Weathering Resistance | ||||
| Chalking | QUV | Weather resistant properties | AS/NZS 2728 | |
| Colour Fading | QUV | Weather resistant properties | AS/NZS 2728 | |
| Humidity Resistance | QCT (Cleveland) | Relative humidity resistance properties | AS/NZS 2728 | |
| Solvent Resistance | Mechanical Rubbing (MEK) | Dryness of paint | AS/NZS 2728 | |
| Colour Shading | Light Source (Colour-Visual) | Colour difference | AS/NZS 2728 | |
| Colour Sectrophotometer (∆E) | Colour deviation | AS/NZS 2728 |
Product Warranty
- No peeling due to corrosion
- No flaking of colour
- The colour does not fade within the guaranteed period
Disclaimer
Empower’s steel products identified as Em-One™ is available in colours similar to Colorbond® (registered trademarks of Bluescope Steel Limited). This reference is for colour comparison purposes only. Empower’s product is not affiliated with, or endorsed, licensed or sponsored by, Bluescope Steel Limited
Galvanized Steel, Stainless Steel and Aluminium
Durability Polyester 20 µm,
Corrosion Inhibitive Primer 5 µm
Corrosion Inhibitive Primer 5 µm
