QUALICOAT SEASIDE Accredited Automatic Powder Coating for Architectural Aluminium
QUALICOAT is an international quality label for powder coating and other organic coatings on untreated aluminium. It is a non-profit association in Zurich, Switzerland that was founded in 1986 by the European aluminium industry. QUALICOAT’s mission is to maintain and promote the quality of coating on aluminium and its alloys for architectural applications. QUALICOAT SEASIDE is the higher level of accreditation.
Euro Quality Coatings (EQC) is proud to hold the higher level QUALICOAT accreditation under licence number 1030. QUALICOAT SEASIDE
This is a significant milestone for EQC, and it is a testament to the company’s commitment to providing high-quality and sustainable architectural aluminium coatings for the construction and built environment sector.
QUALICOAT defines comprehensive quality requirements and monitors compliance by licensed plants worldwide. Assurance that EQC provides a premium-grade product delivering long-term value and consistent quality. Further EQC Quality Certificates include ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 9001:2015.
QUALICOAT is an international association that sets the standards for the quality of architectural powder coatings. The organisation’s mission is to ensure that the powder coatings used in the construction industry meet the highest standards of quality, durability, and environmental sustainability.
To gain the QUALICOAT accreditation, a company must demonstrate that its pre-treatment and powder coating processes meet the strict criteria set by the organisation. This includes rigorous testing for performance, durability, and resistance to weathering, as well as compliance with environmental regulations. The accreditation process also includes regular on-site inspections to ensure that the company continues to meet the required standards.
QUALICOAT SEASIDE. Introduced in 2008, QUALICOAT introduced a ‘Seaside’ class of powder coating where the minimum removal of aluminium surface is increased to 2g/sm using a dip or spray process of either an acid or a combination acid/alkaline etch. This deeper etch removes more contaminants and therefore offers a more robust pretreatment for areas where atmospheres carry corrosive salts (chlorides) and other aggressive pollutants. Licensed applicators have to qualify for an additional licence by demonstrating that they can remove the 2g/sm and by providing a coated ‘Seaside’ sample for an additional filiform corrosion test carried out in the IFO laboratory.
EQC has been working diligently to meet the requirements and more stringent criteria set for QUALICOAT SEASIDE and is now among a select group of companies worldwide that have gained this premium level accreditation. This achievement is a testament to EQC’s commitment to producing high-quality and sustainable products that meet the needs of the construction and architectural industry.
The QUALICOAT SEASIDE accreditation is an important recognition for EQC and its customers, as it ensures that the company’s products meet the highest standards of quality and durability. This means that customers can trust that the powder coatings they purchase from EQC will provide long-lasting protection for their buildings and structures.
Automatic powder coating facility
The fully automatic powder coating facility at Euro Quality Coatings is one of the most modern and advanced facilities in the UK.
The powder coating plant is capable of processing a variety of substrates including aluminium, steel, galvanised steel, e-coated steel and non-ferrous castings. The plant includes a multi-stage inline pretreatment tunnel with both Zirconium phosphate and chrome free pretreatment systems.
Powder application
Powder application is by means of automatic reciprocating powder spray guns with additional facilities to perform manual touch in operations before and after the spray booth. The combination of automatic spray alongside a manual spray capability enables us to provide the best possible coverage of sheet materials and more intricate components.
Powder cure
Powder curing is by means of a gas fired convection oven which is maintained to the highest standard to ensure proper cure of the applied powder coating. Daily temperature profiling of the powder curing oven is carried out to ensure reliability of this equipment.
Inspection and packing
End of line inspection and packing is carried out by trained staff. Each job is inspected and packed to individual customer specifications where requested.
QUALICOAT SEASIDE Certified & Licenced. No: 1030
QUALICOAT is the leading global quality label organisation committed to maintaining the quality of lacquering, painting and coating on aluminium and its alloys for architectural applications. Defining comprehensive quality requirements and monitors compliance by licensed plants worldwide.
QUALICOAT SEASIDE. This premium level licence was introduced in 2008, where the minimum removal of aluminium surface is increased to 2g/sm, resulting in a more robust pretreatment for areas where atmospheres carry corrosive salts (chlorides) and other aggressive pollutants. Applicators have to qualify and provide tested samples for this higher class of QUALICOAT licence.
EQC is QUALICOAT SEASIDE certified under licence No. 1030 and is committed to maintaining and promoting the quality of coating on aluminium and its alloys for all sector applications to the highest possible standards. Assurance that EQC provides a premium-grade product delivering long-term value and consistent quality.
Further EQC Quality Certificates include: ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 9001:2015.
