22.07.2024innovation & technology
A major international furniture and home accessories retailer, and long standing Beckers partner, has been steadily expanding its business across Latin America in recent years. As they looked to open their third store in Mexico, the retailer approached Beckers as a global leader in coil coating technology. This led to a pioneering deployment ofthe Beckry®Duro system, a more sustainable and efficient alternative to the 4 layers PVdF system used at previous sites.
Project overview
In initial planning discussions, the customer planned to replicate the 4 layers PVdF system that had been a success at their other sites in the region. However, a global raw materials shortage as the project launched put a strain on PVdF paint production and our customer asked if there was an alternative.
Project challenges
- Collaborative exploration: as a group, Beckers R&D teams worked close together to explore and validate 4-layers PVdF alternatives.
- Compiling evidence: rigorous collection of evidence highlighting the features of the Beckry®Duro system; gaining approval from the various stakeholders.
- Demonstrate how Beckry®Duro can replace the approved PVdF coating system in this geographic zone while meeting performance and warranty requirements.
Product overview
The proposed solution was the Beckry®Duro3200 system, which consists of a Polyurethane topcoat with polyamide coupled with Beckry®Prim246, a powerful Polyurethane primer. As well as ensuring immediate availability and matchingt he warranty benchmarks of PVdF, this alternative also offered improved efficiency in application.
Solutions offered
The strategic decision to adopt the Beckry®Duro system delivered a spectrum of advantages:
- Immediate availability mitigated potential delays resulting in a seamless transition from planning to execution.
- Beckry®Duro matched the PVdF warranty standards and is a more sustainable choice.
- 62% reduction in carbon footprint per m2 of applied coating system in the same shades compared to the Beckry®Fluor system.
- The efficiency of the one-pass application streamlined the process, making it more efficient compared to the two-pass requirement of a 4-layers PVdF system.
Product features
Thanks to its thickness, Beckry®Duro system can reach the same level of warranties as PVdF. It is the optimum balance between application properties and long-term performance. As it can be applied at one single pass, while a 4-layers PVdF requires two passes at line, it is easier to process.
It is a coating system with a high level of UV resistance and offers excellent chemical stability for cladding, roofing and rainwater systems. The preferred choice for markets where coatings are exposed to sunlight or abrasive conditions.
Sustainability performance: the Beckry®Duro system generates less CO² equivalent emissions because of its single pass on line, the lower carbon footprint of its PU chemistry and the lower applied film thickness necessary.
Conclusion
The introduction of Beckry®Duro for these building façades puts Beckers and its customer at the forefront of sustainable building design. It also reflects the agility and collaborative spirit on both sides and has solidified the partnership between the two leaders in their respective markets, with Beckers demonstrating a capacity to overcome unforeseen challenges with innovative and demonstrably sustainable solutions.
