Dulux Powder Coatings are an ideal choice for the long term protection of mild steel items for your next project, and provide assurance through the issue of Steel Shield™ Warranties.
The Steel Shield™ warranty will only be issued on the following substrates: mild steel, bright/semi bright
steel, black/blue steel. All other steel types including galvanised coated steel are not warranted under the Steel Shield™ Warranty Program.
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The Steel Shield™ Warranty is made up of two key components, a colour warranty (for fade and chalking) and a corrosion warranty.
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Terms and conditions apply
All Dulux premium powder coat products are backed by product specific Steel Shield™ warranties. Below is an overview of the warranty periods by product available from Dulux.
*Excluding Intensity – 10 Years
It is important to define your project correctly to ensure the correct product is specified and the performance and warranty is able to be gained for your project.
Both project type and the environment (conditions) will impact on the exposure of the powdercoat to elements such as UV, dirt and salt. For instance, marine and coastal environments are exposed to winds and sea salts, which have a long-term impact on the performance of coating systems due to erosion and weathering, and commercial projects will be exposed to greater environmental impacts, whether they be the usage of the environment or the height of the building.
To ensure products are fit for these environments Dulux recommends suitable products based on the AAMA testing standards. These standards provide a benchmark of product quality that are an assurance that your asset will be protected by a product fit for purpose. For complete details relating to these standards visit aamanet.org
To define projects we utilise three key sources:
1. The building classifications under the Building code of Australia (BCA)
2. Industry standards for powder coatings – Primarily AAMA
3. Environmental condition utilising AS4312 and ISO12944 Atmospheric corrosivity zones in Australia as a guide.
The following tables allow you to identify your project, to look at the appropriate products for the environment, whether it be interior or exterior, the care and maintenance required, and details on our Dulux Accredited Powder Coaters, as only Dulux Accredited Powder coaters are able to issue our Dulux Steel Shield™ warranties.
Use the following table to help you identify your project and the appropriate standard a product should meet for that environment.
Definitions:
The appropriate coating system on steel is largely driven by the corrosive environment of the coated item. This can be determined in accordance with AS4312 Atmospheric corrosivity zones in Australia. Detailed below are also the choice of top coat in each environment.
● Steel Shield™ warranties are available when applied by a Dulux Accredited Powder Coater to the warranty specification on recommended project types and conditions.
All Dulux powder product are NOT suitable in strongly acidic environments so PH must be >5.
1. Fluoroset may be suitable in locations <10m from the high tide line e.g. harbours (contact Dulux for advice)
2. Electro and Duratec are only suitable for coastal environments >10m from the high tide
3. Duralloy and Precious are only suitable for coastal environments >100m from the high tide line
Please refer to Interior environments close to liquids section below for warranty implications where powder coatings may be in close proximity liquids.
For powder coated assets close to liquids other than the sea, eg fences near outdoor swimming pools, fountains, outdoor bathrooms or furniture etc.
Please refer to the guidance below for your product choice and to understand the warranty limitations in these environments.
Where indicated Steel Shield warranties™ are available on areas >than 5m from the liquidUse the following table to help identify the product choice you have for the interior use of Dulux Premium Powder coatings on your project. Refer to the conditions information to determine the environment that your project will be exposed to.
The appropriate coating system on steel is largely driven by the corrosive environment of the coated item. This can be determined in accordance with AS4312 Atmospheric corrosivity zones in Australia. Detailed below are also the choice of top coat in each environment
Please refer to Interior environments close to liquids section below for warranty implications where powder coatings may be in close proximity liquids.
For powder coated assets close to liquids, eg fences, windows and doors near indoor swimming pools, fountains, fitting in bathrooms or furniture etc.
Please refer to the guidance below for your product choice and to understand the warranty limitations in these environments.
Where indicated Steel Shield™ warranties are available on areas >than 5m from the liquidOur dedicated consultants can help simplify the specification process, saving you time and money by providing the right coating advice for your project. Call 13 24 99
For a comprehensive overview and specific specification details on aluminium and steel click here
Attention to packing is essential for powder coaters and fabricators to ensure that all powder coated sections are received in good condition.
When packing powder coated assets, it is recommended that:
It is recommended in environments with low salt, low pollutants and in urban areas that cleaning should take place at a minimum of every twelve months. In areas where salts, pollutants and high corrosivity levels are prevalent, e.g. beachfront houses or industrial areas, it is recommended a cleaning program should be carried out more frequently at a minimum of every six months.
Sheltered areas can have a higher risk of coating degradation as wind-blown salt and other debris or pollutants may adhere to the surface and not be removed when it rains. These areas may require more frequent cleaning.
Use the following table to identify the recommended minimum cleaning and maintenance schedule for your project. The table references AS4312 and ISO12944 Atmospheric corrosivity zones in Australia to define the environmental conditions.
Care and maintenance schedules are essential to ensure that the life of your asset is maximised whether the project be a residential, commercial or non-habitabale project. Simply follow 3 important steps:
1. Carefully remove any loose surface deposits with a wet sponge by gently rubbing.
2. Clean by gently rubbing the surface with a soft brush (non-abrasive) and a dilute solution of a mild detergent, e.g. pH-neutral liquid hand or dishwashing detergent in warm water to remove dust, salt and other deposits. For stubborn stains use only recommended solvents on the affected area, e.g. Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) or methylated spirits and rinse off with clean water. Do not use other aggressive solvents.
3. Rinse the surfaces with clean fresh water after cleaning to remove all residues.
Aggressive solvents such as turpentine, white spirits, thinners, citrus based cleaners and other aggressive solvents are harmful to the extended life of the powder coated surface. These solvents should not be used for cleaning purposes and will render a warranty void if used.
If paint splashes, sealants/mastics or stubborn stains need to be removed use only Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) or methylated spirits and rinse off with clean fresh water.
In some cases, strong solvents recommended for thinning various types of paints and also for cleaning up mastics/sealants are harmful to the extended life of the powder coated surface. These solvents should not be used for cleaning purposes and will render the warranty void if used. If paint splashes or sealants/mastics need to be removed then the following solvents can be used safely: Methylated Spirits, Ethyl Alcohol, Isopropanol.
For more information about care and maintenance click here.
Only Dulux Accredited Powder Coaters are able to issue our Dulux Steel Shield™ warranties after demonstrating their capability to meet stringent quality conditions and international standards.
For more information, or to find a Alumi Shield approved Dulux Accredited Powder Coater, click here.
