SIGMACOVER 280

October 2012

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE mixing ratio by volume: base to hardener 80 : 20

– the temperature of the mixed base and hardener should preferably be

above 15°C, otherwise extra solvent may be required to obtain application
viscosity
– too much solvent results in reduced sag resistance and slower cure
– thinner should be added after mixing the components
Induction time none
Pot life 8 hours at 20 °C *
* see additional data

AIR SPRAY
Recommended thinner Thinner 91-92
Volume of thinner 0 - 10%, depending on required thickness and application conditions
Nozzle orifice 1.5 - 2 mm
Nozzle pressure 0.3 - 0.4 MPa (= approx. 3 - 4 bar; 44 - 58 p.s.i.)

AIRLESS SPRAY
Recommended thinner Thinner 91-92
Volume of thinner 0 - 10%, depending on required thickness and application conditions
Nozzle orifice approx. 0.46 mm (= 0.018 in)
Nozzle pressure 15 MPa (= approx. 150 bar; 2176 p.s.i.)

BRUSH/ROLLER
Recommended thinner no extra thinner is necessary,
Volume of thinner but up to 5% Thinner 91-92 can be added if desired

CLEANING SOLVENT Thinner 90-53

Film thickness and spreading rate

theoritical spreading rate m2/l 11.4 7.6 5.7

dft in μm 50 75 100

Maximum dft when brushing: 50 μm

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SIGMACOVER 280

October 2012

Overcoating table for SigmaCover 280 for dft up to 100 μm

substrate 5°C 10°C 20°C 30°C 40°C

temperature
with various two pack epoxy- and minimum interval 36 hours 16 hours 8 hours 6 hours 4 hours
polyurethane coatings
Max interval when 3 months 3 months 3 months 2 months 2 months
exposed to direct
sunshine maximum
interval
Max interval when 6 months 6 months 6 months 4 months 3 months
not exposed to
direct sunshine
maximum interval

– surface should be dry and free from any contamination

Overcoating table for SigmaCover 280 for dft up to 100 μm

substrate 5°C 10°C 20°C 30°C 40°C

temperature
with other types of paint like: most minimum interval 16 hours 10 hours 5 hours 3 hours 2 hours
chlorinated rubber-, vinyl-, alkyd
maximum interval 21 days 21 days 10 days 7 days 4 days
coatings

– surface should be dry and free from any contamination

– glossy finishes require a corresponding undercoat

Curing Curing table for dft up to 100 μm

substrate touch dry dry to handle full cure
temperature
5°C 8 hours 13 hours 21 days
10°C 4 hours 6 hours 14 days
20°C 2 hours 2.5 hours 7 days
30°C 1 hour 1.5 hour 5 days
40°C 45 min. 1 hour 3 days

– adequate ventilation must be maintained during application and curing

(please refer to sheets 1433 and 1434)

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