EM-UNIQUE™

Design Innovation

Resistance to Heat (Exposure Test)

Paint Adhesion Properties
(Cross Cut Test)

Paint Adhesion Properties (T-Bend Test)

Resistance to Humidity (Cleveland Test)

Resistance to Corrosion (Salt Spray Test)

Resistance to Weathering (QUV Test)

Resistance to Colour Fading (QUV Test)

Resistance to Impact
(Reverse Impact test)

Overview

EM-UNIQUE™ pattern painted steel utilises the most advanced manufacturing techniques to create unique patterns and virtual textures. Empower Steel’s advanced equipment can incorporate a variety of raw materials (Galvalume, Aluminium, Stainless) to coat multiple prints on the metal surface with the highest quality standards available. EM-UNIQUE™ meets AS/NZS2728 and other international standards.

Product Idea

EM-Strip™ clear film is designed to be used with Empower Steel products to prevent scratches whilst rollforming, transporting and during installation.

Substrate, Material Grade

: Galvalume Steel (AZ150, AM100, AM150) Galvanized Steel, Stainless Steel and Aluminium G550, G300

Surface Treatment

: Chemical Conversion Coating

Base Coat + Ink Coat + Clear Coat

: Paint system PVDF or Advance Durability Polyester 10 µm, Corrosion Inhibitive Primer 5 µm
: PVDF (Ink) or Advance Durability
Polyester (Ink) 3 µm
: High Durability Polyester 10 µm

Backing Coat

: Paint system Modified Polyester 5 µm,
Corrosion Inhibitive Primer 5 µm

Strippable Film

: Em-Strip Film

Base Metal Thickness (BMT)

: 0.2 – 1.2 BMT

Width

: 940 – 1270 mm

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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