What is the difference between Kynar 500 and Hylar 5000?
Kynar 500® is a registered trademark belonging to Arkema Inc. Hylar 5000 is a registered trademark of Solvay. 70% PVDF resin-based coatings include standard color two-coat systems, consisting of a primer and color coat.
Is Kynar worth the cost?
Kynar® is an Investment grade metal roofing options, due to higher price point. Though Kynar® may seem expensive at first, the amount of money that it will end up saving you in paint jobs, cleanings, and replacement is well worth it. Kynar® is a softer paint, which has the potential to scratch easier.
What is a Kynar 500 finish?
Kynar 500® is a fluoropolymer (polyvinylidene fluoride or PVDF) resin that is used by leading paint manufacturers to create long-life coatings for many end uses including metal roofing and siding.
Is Kynar the same as PVDF?
PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride), often referred to by its trade name Kynar®, is a high purity engineering thermoplastic with excellent chemical resistance, abrasion resistance, flame resistance, and UV stability. PVDF is widely used for chemical tank liners and semiconductor equipment components.
Is Galvalume a good product?
Galvalume is well respected for combining the excellent barrier corrosion protection of aluminum with the galvanic protection of zinc. For owners considering a painted product, it’s important to realize that Galvalume uses the same paint systems and consequently offers the same finish warranties as aluminum.
What is Hylar?
Hylar® 5000S is a crystalline high molecular weight powder form of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) specifically designed for solvent-based coatings to provide improved gloss. It forms mechanically strong and tough films that have a broad useful temperature range.
Can you paint over Kynar 500?
Kynar or Kynar 500® is not a finished paint. It is a trade name for PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride) resin, as is Hylar 5000®. (Similar to Kleenex being a trade name for a tissue). Paint manufacturers do not recommended using a clear top coat over a white color paint.
Who owns Kynar?
The Sherwin-Williams Company.
What color is Kynar?
Colors of Kynar® 500 Resin-Based Coatings Sunlight, with harsh ultraviolet rays, can quickly turn brown to tan, red to pink, or a deep blue to sky blue.
Is Galvalume good for roof?
Uses for Galvalume® Metal Roofs & Walls Overall, Galvalume is suitable as a roof, wall, trim, accent, and more in most building applications in some of the most extreme environments, including hurricane zones, locations with high rain or snowfall, high-temperature regions, and more.
How long will Galvalume gutters last?
between 70-150 years
With proper maintenance, Galvalume can last on average between 70-150 years.
Is Kynar a brand name?
Kynar or Kynar 500® is not a finished paint. It is a trade name for PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride) resin, as is Hylar 5000® also a trade name.
Who is the manufacturer of Kynar 500 resin?
Arkema is the manufacturer of Kynar & Kynar 500 resin. Solvay is the manufacturer of Hylar 5000 resin. This entry was posted in Technical and tagged Kynar, Kynar 500, Linetec, PVDF .
Why choose Kynar/Hylar metal roofing?
Part of what you are paying for is the brand – when you specify Kynar/Hylar you are assured you have chosen the absolute top-of-the-line paint finish – true investment-grade metal roofing. Solids and metallics are still the most popular options for PVDF finishes – 90% of PVDF roofs are in these types of shades.
Who manufactures Duranar® and Valspar®?
PPG manufactures Duranar®, Valspar manufactures Fluropon®, and Akzo Nobel manufactures Trinar® – all are examples of 70% PVDF coatings that utilize the Kynar 500 and / or Hylar 5000 resin. The key to a products performance is the resin chemistry.