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HMG HB48 Primer is an alkyd based, quick drying primer offering outstanding adhesion, moisture resistance and corrosion protection due to incorporation of modified Zinc Phosphate.
- Suitable for structural steelwork, chassis, steel fabrication, mild steel, shot blasted steel, aluminium & galvanised steel
- Easy to apply without fear of runs or sags at high wet film thickness
- Available in 5 colours
- Quick-drying: Hard dry in 3 hours
- Suitable for use under HMG QAD Enamel
- 3,500+ colours available in RAL, NCS, British Standard shades
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- Features & Benefits
- Product Specification
- Drying Times
- Surface Preparation
- Product Notes
- Health & Safety
Features & Benefits
- Quick drying - touch dry in 20-30 minutes at 20⁰C
- Coverage: 10m²/L at 20 microns DFT
- Available in 5 colours
- Suitable for use under HMG QAD Enamel
- Manufactured under the auspices of an ISO 9001 management system
Product Specification
- Volume Solids: 55%
- Thinner: HMG Thinner 2621 - Compliant Spray up to 5%/Airless RFU
- Flashpoint: 38⁰C
- Volume Solids: 55%
- Maximum VOC (RFU): <450g/L
- Recoat/Overcoat: After 1 Hour at 20⁰C
- HMG data sheets (see section above) indicate a dry film thickness that will be achieved when applying a particular wet film thickness
- These values are a guide only and are not to be used as specifications
- Film thickness will vary depending on actual use and specification
- Great care should be taken to achieve the dft stated in the agreed specification and to avoid areas of excessively low or high thickness
Drying Times
Drying Times At 20°C | |
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Touch Dry: | 20 - 30 minutes |
Hard Dry: | 3 hours |
Full Dry: | 24 hours |
Surface Preparation
- Ensure surfaces to be coated are dry and must be cleaned using the appropriate HMG product to remove all traces of contaminants
- Read and follow the safety data sheet, product data sheet and label instructions
- Stir all paints thoroughly before use
- Always use the same batch number on the same job
- Check colour & sheen
- Filter the product immediately before use
- Reduce emissions and maintain quality by replacing tin lid after use
Substrates: HMG HB48 Primer is suitable as a primer coat for suitably prepared metals, clean and free of grease, oils and other contaminants.
Not suitable for coating over bitumen or chlorinated rubber coatings.
Application Climate: Substrate temperature should be 5⁰C or above for application and during cure, and a minimum of 3⁰C above the dew point. Adequate dry air ventilation should be supplied during drying.
Application Information: Thinning should only take place after material is thoroughly mixed. Application and use should always conform with the codes of practice described in BS 6150 and BS 5493.
Surface Preparation: Ensure surfaces are clean, dry and free from grease, oils, dust and other contamination prior to application.
Thoroughly clean and degrease using suitable:
Bare Substrates:
- Mild Steel – Remove millscale and thoroughly degrease using suitable HMG Prep Clean - abrade with P80 – P180 if necessary, prior to application of primer
- Shot Blasted Steel – Remove all traces of blast grit/sand prior to application of primer
- Aluminium – Abrade with P180 – P320, degrease with suitable HMG Prep Clean prior to application of primer
- Galvanised Steel – Degrease with suitable HMG Prep Clean, apply HMG Mordant Wash, apply HMG Etch Primer and if required use appropriate HMG Primer
Previously Painted:
- High pressure wash to remove all loose debris and poorly adhered previous coatings to remove all salts and other contaminants
- Degrease using suitable HMG Prep Clean 2800 to remove grease and oils not removed with pressure washing alone
- Existing coatings to be well adhered with all edges tight and well feathered Rust/corrosion to be removed back to clean metallic appearance
- Abrade to provide good adhesion
- Wipe over with degreaser to remove loose debris from abrasion
- Substrate to be clean, free of grease, oils, dust and completely dry prior to application
For further information on mixing ratios please contact Rawlins Paints Technical - 0113 2455450 (option 2) or [email protected]
Health & Safety
- Refer to the safety data sheet in the attachments section above and tin label prior to use
- Suitable respiratory equipment should be worn when spraying
- Contaminated Rags, Spray Booth Filters or other substrates should be segregated from other chemical waste, soaked with Water and disposed of in a non-combustible container with a tight fitting lid
Data sheet
- Manufacturer
- HMG Paints Limited
- Water / Solvent Based
- Solvent
- For Use On
- Structural Steel
Chassis
Steel Fabrication
Mild Steel
Shot Blasted Steel
Aluminium
Galvanised Steel - Application Method
- Spray
- Sheen
- Matt
- Colour
- Standard / Ready Mixed
- Single, Two or Three Pack
- Single
- Pack Size
- 5L
15L - Base Type
- Alkyd based
- Key Features
- Designed for airless or conventional application for structural steelwork, chassis, steel fabrication etc. It is easy to apply without fear of runs or sags at high wet film thickness.
- Touch Dry (at 20°C)
- 20 - 30 Minutes
- Dry to Handle (at 20°C)
- 3 Hours
- Fully Cured (at 20°C)
- 24 hours
- Coverage
- 10m² per Litre
- Recommended Thinner/Cleaner
- Thinner 2621
- Solids by Volume
- 55%
- VOC
- 0.450 Kg/l
- Shelf Life (from date of manufacture)
- 12 months from delivery date in original sealed containers
- Recommended Dry Film Thickness
- 39-121 μm
- Recommended Wet Film Thickness
- 70-220 μm
- UN Number
- UN1263
- Colour(s)
- Standard Colours
- Base Type
- Solvent-Based
- Base Type
- Alkyd
- Suitable For Use On
- Steel
- Suitable For Use On
- Galvanised Steel
- Suitable For Use On
- Structural Steel
- Suitable For Use On
- Chassis
- Suitable For Use On
- Steel Fabrication
- Suitable For Use On
- Mild Steel
- Suitable For Use On
- Shot Blasted Steel
- Suitable For Use On
- Aluminium
- Finish
- Matt
- Application Method
- Spray
- Manufacturer
- HMG Paints LTD
- Usages
- High Build
- Usages
- Atmospheric
- Usages
- Anti-Corrosive
- Usages
- Zinc Phosphate
- Product Usage Type
- Primer
- Colour Family
- Red
- Colour Family
- Black
- Colour Family
- White
- Colour Family
- Grey
- Dry to Recoat (@ 20-25°C)
- 60 mins
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IMPORTANT SHIPPING & DELIVERY INFORMATION
HMG HB48 Primer is only available with the shipping and delivery timescales listed below - please do not contact our Customer Support Team with enquiries about alternative or earlier shipping and delivery times.
Saturdays and Sundays, as well as Bank Holidays, are not classed as working days.
Orders placed after the cut-off for this product will not be processed for earliest dispatch until 9am the next working day.
All delivery costs below are excluding VAT
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