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210 Metalprime

Single pack alkyd zinc phosphate primer.

210 Metalprime is an alkyd based zinc phosphate anticorrosive primer for the protection of structure steel.

Features Include:

  •  Non-toxic dried film.
  • Quick drying.
  • Available in a variety of colours .
  • Suitable primer for all Lacnam enamels.

Typical areas of application are:

  • Structural steel, trusses etc.
  • Cranes, earthmoving and mining equipment.
  • Transportation and materials handling industries.

Surface Preparation:

  • When overcoating; Aged paint coatings should be tested for adhesion using Crosshatch or Crosscut methods. If aged paint coating lifts remove it.
  • Remove all rust, oxides, millscale and lose paint from metal surface.
  • Round off all sharp edges, welding joints and weld spatter.
  • All surfaces to be painted should be clean and free from dust, dirt, oil, grease and moisture.
  • All abrasive blast clean ferrous surfaces should be coated within 4 hours to avoid flash rusting.
  • Do not apply at temperatures below 5’ Celsius. Do not apply at relative humidity above 85%, or when the substrate surface is less than 3’ Celsius above dewpoint.
  • Applied 210 Metalprime coat subjected to exterior exposure for extended period of time should be accessed for “Chalking” before applying suitable topcoat to achieve optimum intercoat adhesion.

Equipment Application: (Conventional or Airless Spray Recommended).

As a Guide Use:

  • Brush or Roller – Suitable for small areas only.
  • Conventional Spray – 1.5 -2.0mm tip (or equivalent). Pressure pot set at 55 – 100kpa (8 – 15psi) and maintain gun air pressure 275 – 380kpa (40 -55psi).
  • Airless Spray – Use heavy-duty airless spray with 10 -15 “(0.25 – 0.38mm) plus tip and pump ratio 30:1.

Product specification sheet

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Manufacturer

Lacnam

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Lacnam is a leading industrial paint supplier to wholesalers, manufacturers, government and private sector clients. Lacnam Paints Australia is a successful paint manufacturer that develops and produces specialized liquid paint coatings for industrial and heavy duty application.
  • Australasian Corrosion Association
  • Association for Materials Protection and Performance
  • Illawarra Innovative Industry Network
  • NACE International
  • The Society of Protective Coatings