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The Millerbond painting system delivers fast, high-solid curing with
extreme resistance to corrosion and impact, while also providing a superior
level of flexibility, color, and gloss retention. Remarkably chemical
resistant, Millerbond wet-coat finishes are an excellent choice for
anti-graffiti coatings since most aerosol paint can be easily removed
without damaging a Millerbond finish. Based on Dual Cure Chemistry
(DCC) technology products, developed by Baril Coatings USA, the Millerbond
painting system consists of a DCC 306 Zinc Rich Base Primer Coat and a
MILLERBOND FACTORY
FINISH PAINT WARRANTY
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Millerbernd Manufacturing Company warrants its Factory Finish Paint Coat,
“Millerbond” for FIVE YEARS from date of shipment against peeling, cracking, or excessive fading.
This warranty only applies to poles that are properly installed and exposed to normal environmental
conditions. Millerbernd Manufacturing Company reserves the right to inspect any items on which a
warranty claim has been made and to make the final determination if these conditions have been met.
This warranty is limited to the cost of repair of the painted surface only and does not include
reimbursement for the expense of installation, removal of equipment, transportation charges, or other
expenses that may be incurred.
MILLERBOND
Warranty claims will not be honored against damage to the paint finish occurring during shipment,
installation, or failure to remove protective pole wrappings within one week
of receipt of the product. Such claims are expressly not covered and payment for them is the
responsibility of the delivering company or those performing installation.
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WET COAT
PAINTING SYSTEM
- INCREASED DURABILITY
DCC i2 Polyaspartic Aliphatic Polyurea Finish Top Coat.
- REDUCED COST
- ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
ARE NOT SO STANDARD
Get any color at no extra cost.
* Contact Millerbernd Manufacturing Company to request paint samples or a color match.
Millerbernd Manufacturing Co.
622 6th Street So.
Winsted, MN 55395
320.485.2111
Made in the USA
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SAY HELLO TO THE ADVANTAGES OF
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ON WET COAT FINISHES
Fallacy: Matching a custom paint is expensive
and time consuming
Powder coats can leave gaps in corners during application,
leaving space for corroding elements to settle
Wet Coat Corner Coverage Success
A Millerbond Wet Coat finish ensures that the entire product gets evenly covered. Why settle for having
paint coverage only on some of the products when you can get it on every square inch?
Fact: Millerbernd currently stocks over 150 different colors. However,
custom colors are available upon request at no charge.
Fallacy: Powder coats are physically harder than
wet paint and provide better resistance to chipping
and cracking.
Fact: Millerbond finishes were designed to be flexible without
compromising adhesion. This allows the finish to “give” under impact
and return to its original state rather than chip and crack under impact
like an egg shell.
Fallacy: Because wet coat painting systems do
not use a electrostatic charge, they cannot ensure
even coating.
Fact: Unlike powder coating, a wet coat paint system does not require
electrostatic assistance. However, the Millerbond Wet Coat Painting
System does use an electrostatic charge.
Fallacy: Powder coating was created as an
alternative to paint because paint was an unreliable
protective coating.
Fact: Powder coating is liquid paint that has been dried and ground
into fine particles. It was created as an alternative method of
application. It does not provide an improved or superior protection over
wet coating.
Powder Coat Corner Coverage Failure
Greater Thickness Over Edges
Fallacy: Powder coating passes 1,500 hours in
salt spray tests and has superior corrosion
resistence to wet paint finishes.
Powder coating does not provide adequate protection (DFT) on
corners due to the Faraday Effect. Wet finishes are able to provide
an even protective coating regardless of the product’s geometry.
No More Heat-Curing Inconsistencies
Powder coating requires high temperatures to transform into a
liquid. Pole products, by nature, have varying thicknesses. The
biggest of which is between the baseplate and pole shaft. With
different material thicknesses and shapes, the parts of a pole
heat and cool at different rates. This causes inconsistencies in
color, gloss, and adhesion. By not requiring a heat catalyst, wet
coat systems ensure every finish cures properly throughout the
product.
Fallacy: Powder coating adheres better to
metal products
Fallacy: Wet coat finishes are applied with a
thickness of 0.5 to 1 mil, while powder coats are
2 to 3 mils in thickness.
Flexibility Reduces Chipping and Cracking
Touch Up is Made Easy
Powder coating creates a rigid shell to protect the product from
corrosion. But movement due to wind or sudden impact from
rocks or pedestrians can cause the shell to crack. Wet coat
finishes are designed flex with the pole and better absorb impact,
thus reducing the occurrence of cracking and chipping.
Powder coatings can only be repaired in the field with a wet paint.
This makes any coating repairs difficult to properly blend and
conceal. Millerbond paint finish can be touched up in the field
with the same paint that is applied in the factory making a nearly
invisible repair.
Fallacy: Wet coat finishes are harmful to
the environment
ON-SITE
Fact: Millerbond Wet Coat Finishes passed 5,000 hours in salt spray tests.
Fact: Powder coating requires the correct amount of heat to adhere
to metal products. Millerbond does not require a heat catalyst
ensuring a perfect bond to a metal substrate in every application.
Fact: Millerbond finishes have a typical dry film range of 5 to 8 mils in
thickness, but can vary depending on customer specs.
Fact: The Millerbond painting system passes EPA regulations for VOC
emissions. While powder coats are touted as an “eco-friendly” finish,
they still produce almost equal levels of CO2.
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Description
Moisture Cured Zinc Rich Polyurethane
Primer/Aliphatic Polyurea Finish Top Coat
Heat Cured Dry Urethane
Polymer Coat (TGIC)
Application Method
Electrostatic Air Assisted Spray
Electrostatic Air Assisted Spray
Solids Volume
Primer 63%
Top Coat 60% (May be influenced by gloss and texture needs)
90%-95% (Particles may retain water)
Application Thickness
5-8 mils
2.0-3.0 Mils
Salt-Spray Results per ASTM B 117
5,000 Hours
1,500 Hours
Impact Resistance per ASTM 2794
160 Inch Pounds
100 Inch Pounds
Chemical Resistance
100 Double MEK Rubs >96% Gloss Retention,
no damage to finish
100 Double MEK Rubs:
Surface etching and staining
Cure Schedule
70°F @ 50% R.H.
Touch - 15 Minutes
Handle - 30 Minutes
400°F
Dwell - 10 Minutes
Accelerated Weathering per ASTM D523
80% Gloss Retention
55% Gloss Retention
Abrasion Resistance
ASTM D 4060 CS-17 1kg 10,000 cycles:
Weight Loss 52 mg
ASTM D 4060 CS-17 1kg 10,000 cycles:
Weight Loss 450 mg
Coverage
At 2.0 Mil (DFT) 481 sq. ft per gallon
At 1.0 Mil (DFT) 142.2 sq. ft per pound
* Cool times vary significantly