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CENTRIA’s Versacor Ultra Coating Systems are an innovative approach to metal coatings that offers a long-term sustainable building envelope solution and superior resistance against corrosion, humidity and abrasion in a variety of aggressive environments. Unlike most thin-film architectural coatings available, Versacor Ultra coatings provide a
3 -mil-thick Versacor Ultra Barrier Coat Primer over the metal substrate and several top coat finish combinations to achieve enhanced protection in a full palette of colors.
Whether it is protecting against the damaging effects of acid rain in the
Great Lakes through the Mid-Atlantic, the pounding toll of UV rays in the
South or the corrosive salt conditions along our coastal areas, Versacor
Ultra has been designed and tested to withstand any harsh environmental condition. The protective properties of Versacor Ultra help prolong the life span of the base metal for an environmentally-friendly, coating solution.
CENTRIA’s 100 + years of experience providing optimum protection, durability and aesthetics for metal wall and roof systems gives us an edge on the complete coating process. As a founding member of the
National Coil Coaters Association (NCCA), we stand apart from our competition by operating our own coil coating facility. This gives us better quality control of our own products, detailed knowledge of coating systems chemistries and application techniques to help us meet your coating needs.
Precision Matters
Utilizing the latest technology plays an important role in developing new coatings that stand the test of time.

For more than 25 years, the name Versacor has been the global example for outstanding coating system performance of exterior metal wall and roof systems. Now the tradition continues with the next generation of Versacor coatings – Versacor Ultra. Available in almost every color, Versacor Ultra premium coatings provide enhanced protection against harsh climatic or environmental conditions.
These high-build coatings have superior resistance against corrosion, humidity and abrasion when compared to most thin film architectural coatings available today. The 3 -mil-thick Versacor Ultra Barrier Coat is applied over the metal substrate and is available with PVDF or
Urethane top coat finishes. This permits finish selection that meets your specific project requirements.
Fluorofinish ® (PVDF) is a durable polyvinylidene fluoride coating system containing 70 %
Kynar 500 ® /Hylar 5000 ® resins.
Duragard ® coatings are premium high build architectural finishes that provide premium performance in color retention and fade resistance. Added protection is obtained with our Duragard Plus coating that includes an additional .
8 mil PVDF clear top coat.
Versacor Ultra PF consists of a 3.0
-mil-thick
Versacor Barrier Coat and a .8
-mil-thick PVDF top coat, recommended for corrosive architectural applications.
Versacor Ultra TF and HF finishes combine the corrosion resistance of the 3.0
-mil-thick Versacor
Barrier Coat with the durability of a Urethane top coat. Versacor TF uses a 1.5
-mil Urethane top coat and Versacor HF uses a 3.0
-mil-thick top coat.
.8
mil nominal
PDVF Coat
3.0
mil nominal
Versacor Ultra
Barrier Coat
Substrate
3.0
mil nominal
Versacor Ultra
Barrier Coat*
.5
mil nominal
Backer Coat*
1.5 or 3.0
mil nominal
Urethane Coat
3.0
mil nominal
Versacor Ultra
Barrier Coat
Substrate
3.0
mil nominal
Versacor Ultra
Barrier Coat *
1.5 or 3.0
mil nominal
Arctic Ice Urethane*
*Other combinations of Interior Top Coat Finish for increased
reverse side protection are available.
On CENTRIA Profile Series panels, with a Versacor Ultra coating system, an optional 3 -mil-thick Versacor Barrier Coat may be applied to the interior liner of the metal substrate. A wash coat,
Urethane top coat (Arctic Ice standard) or a Polyester top coat
(Arctic Ice standard) are applied over the barrier coat. As more exterior walls are designed with open rainscreen wall systems, this additional coating protects against corrosion from the interior and at lap conditions.
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Accelerated weathering simulates damaging effects of long-term outdoor exposure of coatings by exposing test samples to varying conditions under laboratory control. Numerous tests explore the performance of coatings in conditions of extreme ultraviolet radiation, moisture, heat, cleaning and corrosive conditions. No direct correlation can be made between accelerated testing and actual outdoor exposure. However, insight into the long-term performance capabilities of coatings are gained by performance comparisons under the controlled conditions of accelerated testing compared to documented results of a coating’s long-term outdoor exposure.
CENTRIA utilizes Third-Party Verification of paint coating testing to assure quality performance of all available coatings.
These tests include:
• Accelerated Weathering
• Salt Spray Testing
• Cyclic Corrosion Testing
• Humidity Testing
• Kesternich Testing
QUICkER RESULTS
Actual outdoor exposure is the best method to test the performance of coated metal products. However, real-time testing does not permit immediate examination of innovative or improved coating system formulas. Accelerated testing under laboratory conditions are an accepted alternative to actual exposure testing and are utilized to simulate long-term performance under a variety of conditions. Most coatings undergo outdoor exposure testing after they pass the accelerated tests.

Purpose: To observe the performance of coatings subject to accelerated conditions of the cyclic corrosion/UV exposure:
• Salt Spray, duration 72 hrs
• Drying in air, duration 16 hrs
• UV – A340 nm, duration 80 hrs
• 12 cycles at 168 hrs/cycle
Evaluation: Evaluation is performed every 336 hours or multiples thereof and after completion of testing. This evaluation must be done after the completion of the two-step (UV exposure and Salt Fog/Dry Exposure) cycles only. Methods used for specimen coating corrosion evaluation may include
ASTM Test Methods D610 , D714 , and D1654 . ASTM D4587 may also be used and references a number of other standards for evaluating the appearance change of the specimens.
Many corrosion specifications today often call for exposing test specimens to a cyclic corrosion test procedure. Current research indicates that these tests give more realistic results than conventional salt spray because the relative corrosion rate, structure and morphology are similar to those seen in actual atmospheric exposures. These procedures typically consist of repetitive cycles of salt fog, high humidity and dry off at elevated temperature.
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Coating Type
PVDF
Duragard Plus
Versacor Ultra PF
Versacor Ultra TF
Versacor Ultra HF
1 2
Less Than 1
Less Than 1
Less Than 1
No Significant Change
No Significant Change
Color Change ∆ E
3 4 5 6 7
Note: a Color Change of Less than 1 ∆ E is not perceptible by most people
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Purpose: To assess, quantitatively, the abrasion resistance of the coatings.
Evaluation: The amount of abrasive required to penetrate one mil of coating to the substrate is measured in liters to determine resistance per mil.
The ability of an organic coating to resist abrasion is often tested by the Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by Falling Sand
Abrasive ASTM D 968 93 . In this test, an abrasive material (silica sand or silicon carbide) is permitted to fall through a guide tube set at a specified height above a coated panel.
The test results shown here are the total liters required to penetrate the entire coating thickness to the substrate.
Good
Coating Type
10
0
PVDF
Duragard Plus
Versacor Ultra PF
Versacor Ultra TF
Versacor Ultra HF
20
0
30
0
40
0
50
0
60
0
70
0
Best
80
0

Purpose: To study the creepage resistance of flawed coatings under accelerated conditions of the corrosive environment.
Evaluation: After 2000 hours, coating defects are assessed per
ASTM D 1654 , Procedure A at Scribe, ASTM D 610 and
ASTM D 714 for the field of the sample panel.
Salt Spray Testing provides a controlled accelerated corrosive environment to evaluate the relative corrosion resistance of the coating or part itself. Sample panels are placed inside a chamber and exposed continually for a specified period then evaluated for resistance to rust in accordance with ASTM B 117 85 .
2000
Coating Type Very Few
PVDF
Duragard Plus
Versacor Ultra PF
Versacor Ultra TF
Versacor Ultra HF
No Blistering
No Blistering
Few Medium Med. Dense Dense
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Purpose: To evaluate the relative corrosion resistance of the coating in a controlled environment.
Evaluation: Performance is evaluated by a pass or fail method. The coating passes if there is no evidence of water-related failure during the time period required.
Humidity Testing per ASTM D2247 97 provides a controlled accelerated corrosive environment to evaluate the relative corrosion resistance of the coating. Understanding how well a coating resists water is important because moisture is often a cause of coating degradation. Humidity Testing is performed in a closed chamber environment at 100° F ( 38° C) at 100% relative humidity. Sample panels are placed inside the chamber and exposed continually for a specified period then evaluated for resistance to rust. Time length of the test is not specified by ASTM.
2000
Inferior
Coating Type 1 2 3
PVDF
Duragard Plus
Versacor Ultra PF
Versacor Ultra TF
Versacor Ultra HF
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Best

Purpose: The Kesternich test simulates the detrimental effects of acid rain on a coating.
Evaluation: After 30 cycles, samples must exhibit no significant blistering, color change or loss of adhesion to pass.
The test calls for dissolving sulfuric dioxide in distilled water, creating sulfuric acid. The chamber is heated for 8 hours at 100% relative humidity. After 8 hours, the chamber is vented of excess sulfuric dioxide and returns to room temperature. The cycle is repeated every day for 30 cycles.
30
Inferior
1 2 Coating Type
PVDF
Duragard Plus
Versacor Ultra PF
Versacor Ultra TF
Versacor Ultra HF
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Best
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Purpose: To demonstrate the effect of light on a coating, The
Accelerated Weathering test utilizes different light bulb types to simulate sunlight.
Evaluation: After 2000 hours, paint specimens are rated for chalk and fade.
In this test, paint samples are placed in a QUV Accelerated
Weatherometer with either an A-Bulb or B-Bulb, in accordance with ASTM D4587 and G154 , for 2000 Hours. Tested samples are compared to the control sample to rate chalk and fade.
2000
Coating Type 1 2 3
Color Change ∆ E
4 5
PVDF
Duragard Plus
Versacor Ultra PF
Versacor Ultra TF
Versacor Ultra HF
Less Than 1
Less Than 1
Less Than 1
Less Than 1
Less Than 1
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Note: a color change of less than 1 ∆ E is not perceptible by most people
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CENTRIA will warrant the Versacor Ultra coating system against cracking, chipping, peeling, color change and chalking in accordance with our standards for each coating system and for the number of years noted in the chart below.
Versacor Ultra PF
.8
mil PVDF over
3.0
mil thick Versacor
Ultra Barrier Coat
25 Years
Steel and Aluminum
Versacor Ultra TF 1.5
mil Urethane over
3.0
mil thick Versacor
Ultra Barrier Coat
Versacor Ultra HF 3.0
mil Urethane over
3.0
mil thick Versacor
Ultra Barrier Coat
20 Years
30 Years
(Aluminum )
25 Years
(Steel )
Steel and Aluminum
Steel and Aluminum
Max. 25 Years on Aluminum in Coastal Environments
(Edge Coating Required).
Max. 20 Years on Steel in
Coastal Environments
(Edge Coating Required).
Max. 20 Years on Aluminum in Coastal Environments.
Steel in Coastal Environments is not available.
Max. 25 Years on Aluminum in Coastal Environments.
Max. 20 Years on Steel in
Coastal Environments.
Note: These warranties are in effect within 15° North and South Latitude of the equator for Versacor Ultra PF and within 20° North and South latitude of the equator for Versacor Ultra TF and HF.
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