Tikkurila Temacoat GS 50 is a two-component, polyamide-cured high build epoxy finishing and intermediate coat that protects steel framework, conveyors, tubular bridges and other steel structures from abrasion and mechanical and/or chemical stress.

Recommended for haulage equipment, steel frameworks, conveyors, tubular bridges and other steel structures, it is used as a topcoat or an intermediate coat in epoxy and polyurethane systems and can also be used as a sealer or a single-coat paint and be applied directly on zinc and aluminium surfaces.

Rapidly recoatable and ready to handle, Temacoat GS 50 is available in a huge colour range.

Fast cure hardener (008 5605) available on request - contact our sales team on 0113 2455450 or [email protected] to discuss your requirements.

For industrial and professional use only.

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• Application Conditions
• Mixing Components
• Application
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Features & Benefits

• Used as a topcoat or an intermediate coat in epoxy and polyurethane systems
• Can also be used as a sealer or a single-coat paint and be applied directly on zinc and aluminium surfaces
• Protects steel framework, conveyors, tubular bridges and other steel structures.
• Huge colour range
• Used for surfaces exposed to abrasion and mechanical and/or chemical stress
• Rapidly recoatable and ready to handle
• Recommended for haulage equipment, steel frameworks, conveyors, tubular bridges and other steel structures

Technical Data

• Volume Solids: 57±2% (ISO 3233)
• Weight Solids: 71±2%
• Specific Gravity: 1.3 - 1.4 kg / l (mixed)
• VOC:
• The Volatile Organic Compounds amount is 370 g/litre of paint mixture.
• VOC content of the paint mixture (thinned 25 % by volume) is 498 g/l.
• Mixing Ratio:
• Base 4 parts by volume Temacoat GS 50
• Hardener 1 part by volume 008 5600 or 008 5605 (fast)
• Pot Life (at 23℃)
• 6 hours with Hardener 008 5600
• 3 hours with Hardener 008 5605

Recommended Film Thicknesses and Theoretical Coverage

Practical coverage depends on the application method, painting conditions and the shape and roughness of the surface to be coated.

Drying Times

Drying and recoating times are related to the film thickness, temperature, the relative humidity of the air and ventilation.

Surface Preparation

Primed surfaces:

• Oil, grease, salt and dirt are removed from the surface by appropriate means.
• Repair any damage to the primer coat.
• Note the overcoating time of primer. (ISO 12944-4)

Zinc surfaces:

• Sweep blast clean with mineral abrasives, e.g. quartz sand, to an even roughness.
• (SaS, SFS 5873) If sweep blasting is not possible, the surface should be roughened by hand abrading or washed with Panssaripesu detergent.
• For hot dip galvanized surfaces see separate application instructions or contact Tikkurila Technical Service/Rawlins Technical on 0113 2455450 (option 2) or send a message to [email protected]

Aluminium surfaces:

• Sweep blast clean with non-metallic abrasives to an even roughness. (SaS, SFS 5873)
• If sweep blasting is not possible, the surface should be roughened by hand abrading or washed with Maalipesu detergent.

Recommended Primers

• Temacoat GPL-S Primer
• Temacoat GPL-S MIO
• Temabond ST 200
• Temabond ST 300

Recommended Topcoats

• Temacoat GPL
• Temacoat GS 50
• Temadur 10
• Temadur 20
• Temadur 50
• Temadur 90
• Temadur HS 90
• Temadur SC-F 20
• Temadur SC-F 50
• Temadur SC-F 80
• Temathane 50
• Temathane 90
• Temathane PC 50
• Temathane PC 80

Application Conditions

• All surfaces must be clean, dry and free from contamination.
• During application and drying the temperature of the surface should not fall below 0°C.
• The surface temperature of steel should remain at least 3°C above the dew point.
• Relative humidity of the air should not exceed 80% during application and drying.
• The product should not be applied at temperatures below 0°C when there is a possibility of ice formation on the substrate.
• For proper application the temperature of the product itself should be above +15°C during mixing and application.
• Good ventilation and sufficient air movement is required in confined areas during application and drying.
• Note! There is a natural tendency of this coating to chalk, discolor or yellow unevenly. It is recommended to use polyurethane topcoat when there are high aesthetical requirements on colour appearance.

Mixing Components

• First stir base and hardener separately. The correct proportions of base and hardener must be mixed thoroughly before use.
• Use power mixer for mixing.
• Insufficient mixing or incorrect mixing ratio will result in uneven drying of the surface and weaken the properties of the coating.

Application

• For airless spraying, the product is thinned approximately 5–25%.
• Recommended nozzle tip is 0.011"–0.017" and pressure 120–160 bar.
• Spray angle shall be chosen according to the shape of the object.
• For brush application product should be thinned according to the circumstances.

Thinners & Cleaners

• Thinner 1031