RB3


  • Globally Available
  • Complete U.S. WARRANTY SUPPORT Program
  • Tough and Abrasion Resistant Coating formulation
  • Superior Corrosion and Wet-stack protection
  • Specialty, Multi-coat, and High Build Systems Available
  • Long Term International Commercial and Industrial experience

System Overview

Rb3™ SMP coil coating system manufactured and distributed globally by Continental Coatings Inc. and Yung Chi Paint and Varnish Manufacturing Company Ltd., is a Premium Silicone Modified Polyester (SMP) coil coating system engineered for high end metal building product applications and challenging exterior environments that require long life and extended warranty coverage. Rb3™ system is formulated with a proprietary state of the art polyester resin and silicone polymer system, which is significantly more resistant to U.V. radiation and natural weathering than traditional SMP paints. Rb3™ uses the highest quality long lasting ceramic and metallic pigmentation to insure optimal exterior color fastness and longevity. This system is also available in multiple coats and various specialty high build systems for custom projects and perforated applications. Rb3™ may be applied over the Universal PU-11 High Molecular Weight Urethane Primer or PU- 30 High-build Urethane primer systems for extreme environment and extra long service life warranted building product applications.


Application Parameters

Rb3™ system is designed for trouble free high line speed coil coating line application and has been run worldwide under a very wide range of application parameters and substrate conditions. Standard topcoat DFT is .70-.80 mils, which allows for optimal application consistency, color stability and exterior performance. Rb3™ was formulated to provide improved stain resistance and cleanability as well as scratch resistance and surface toughness while maintaining the good system flexibility required for long term bend line corrosion performance. Rb3™ paint film is extra tough and can handle difficult roll forming and panel stacking and transport conditions. Superior primer corrosion resistance and substrate adhesion provide significantly enhanced protection against wet stack storage problems of cut edge and scratch corrosion.

Commercial Uses

Rb3™ system can be formulated in standard, medium, textured, and low gloss/low sheen finishes and supplied in wide range but limited color pallet. This premium coating supports an extended warranty and can be applied to a variety of adequately cleaned and treated metal substrates including: Hot Dipped Galvanized, ZnAl, Galfan®, ZAM®, Aluminum, and Stainless Steels. Rb3™ is formulated primarily with IR Reflective COOL ROOF ceramic pigment technology and can be designed to meet and exceed U.S. Energy Star®requirements. It is most ideal for Metal Wall panels, Industrial and Agricultural Metal building components, high- end equestrian applications, commercial and residential Metal Roofing, and pre-engineered Metal Building System applications.


APPLICATION

SPECIFICATIONS

TEST

RESULT

Application Method

Reverse Roll Coat

Primer

PU11 HMW PU, PU30 High Build PU

Substrate

Aluminum, HDG, Galvalume®, ZAM®

Pretreatment

Standard clean and treat

Chrome, Zinc Phosphate, or approved non-chrome

ASTM D 4138

Dry Film Thickness

Top coat: 0.7 to 0.8 mils

Primer: 0.15 to 0.4 mils

Total system: 0.9 to 1.2 mils

ASTM D 4212

Viscosity (No. 4 Zahn cup)

25 to 35 seconds

ASTM D 1475

Weight Per Gallon

9.0 to 12.0 Pounds Per Gallon

ASTM D 2697

Solids Per Volume

50 to 55%

ASTM D 2369

Solids Per Weight

60 to 75%

Reducing Thinner

Reducing Solvent

Aromatic

ASTM D 3960

VOC (Theoretical)

3.0 to 4.0 Pounds Per Gallon

Clean-up Solvent

Aromatic/Ketone

Coating Mileage

1069 to 1176 Sq. Ft. / Gallon

Peak Metal Temperature

435 F to 450 F

TECHNICAL DATA

SPECIFICATIONS

TEST

RESULT

ASTM D 523

Specular Gloss at 60

6 to 85

ASTM D 3363

Pencil Hardness

H TO 3H

ASTM D 4145

T-Bend

1T to 4T with no loss of adhesion

ASTM D 5402

Solvent Resistance (MEK Rubs)

100 +

ASTM D 3359

Cross Hatch Adhesion

No loss of adhesion

ASTM D 2794

Reverse Impact

Galvalume or HDG: 3x metalthickness inch-pounds, no loss of adhesion

Aluminum: 1.5xmetal thickness inch-pounds, noloss of adhesion

ASTM B 117

Salt Spray Resistance 1,000 hrs. Salt Spray Resistance 2,000 hrs.

Galvalume or HDG: Creep from scribe < 1/8 inch (3mm), none or few #8 blisters

Aluminum: Creep from scribe < Creep from scribe

< 1/8 inch (3mm), few #8 blisters

ASTM D 2244

ASTM D 4214

South Florida Exposure

Color: No more than 5 (E) Hunterunits at 90 vertical angle and 7 (E) unitsnon vertical

Chalk: Rating no less that 8 at 90 angle and 6 at non vertical angle

Film Integrity: 25 years, no blisters, peeling or cracking

ASTM D 870

Water Immersion 100 F 168 hrs.

No field blisters with minimal color change

ASTM D 1308

Chemical Resistance (15 mins.)

No significant color change

ASTM E 84

Flame Spread Classification

Class I or A

ASTM D 968

Abrasion Resistance

Total Sand = 35 +/- 5 liters (Dft dependent)