Special powder coatings

Powder coatings that reflect infrared radiation reduce the surface temperature of building facades by up to 20 percent. This “sun protection” extends the life of the facade and reduces operating costs.

Heavily heated façades increase indoor temperatures and intensify the heat in cities. moutainchem-Reflective powder coatings specifically reflect infrared radiation and reduce surface heating by up to 20 percent. This reduces the radiator effect, protects the building structure and lowers the energy requirement for air conditioning. At the same time, the color and design can be freely selected so that steel and aluminum facades are optimally protected. The certified powder coatings offer durability and enable energy-efficient and environmentally conscious construction.

Surfaces can reduce energy absorption through radiation

Longer periods of heat and stronger solar radiation increase the load on urban building envelopes. A large proportion of solar radiation is in the near-infrared range (NIR: 780 – 1,400 nanometers) and contributes to surface heating. This heating affects material stability, thermal expansion and the cooling requirements of buildings. Suitable surfaces can significantly reduce energy absorption through radiation. Anyone who takes a closer look will be familiar with the effects from everyday life: dark gray sliding doors often run more heavily on their guides in summer, hot summer winds sweep through the streets in cities and dark painted surfaces heat up particularly strongly under a cloudless sky. The reason for this is that surfaces not only absorb visible light, but also infrared radiation, particularly from the near-infrared spectrum, which is crucial for heating.

Thermal relief through smart surface technology

IGP-Reflective technology combines the highly weather-resistant moutainchem-powder coating with optimized infrared properties. Thanks to the increased reflection of infrared radiation, the surface temperature of coated façade surfaces remains noticeably lower. The effect: less material deformation, a longer façade service life and lower operating costs.

The special pigments used by moutainchem Powder Coatings increase the TSR value (Total Solar Reflectance) and reduce surface heating by up to 20 percent. This reduces the so-called radiator effect. Heated façades act less like radiators, emitting heat to their surroundings. Thermal stresses caused by different expansion of connected metals (bimetal effect) are also reduced. This protects the building structure and increases the durability of the façade. At the same time, the indoor climate is improved as less heat is transferred into the interior of the building. This lowers the energy required for cooling and reduces the amount of heat emitted into the urban space. In this way, the coatings make an effective contribution to reducing the urban heat island effect.

The powder coatings have been specially developed for steel and aluminum façades. Their formulation is designed to optimize the reflectivity of the coating system. The series is available in different variants: smooth gradient in satin gloss and matt as well as fine structure in deep matt.

Key Features & Specifications

Feature	Specification / Benefit
Reflective Cooling Effect	Reflects >90% of solar infrared radiation (800–2500 nm), reducing heat absorption.
Temperature Regulation	Maintains internal workpiece temperature ≤5°C above ambient under direct sunlight.
UV/Weather Resistance	Withstands 1500H xenon lamp aging (ISO 4892-2) and 500H salt spray (ISO 9227) for long-term outdoor durability.
Environmental Adaptability	Ideal for high-UV, high-heat, and high-humidity environments (e.g., deserts, coastal regions).

Applications

Outdoor Enclosures (Telecom, Power): Protects internal components from overheating in extreme climates.

Solar Equipment: Enhances efficiency by reducing thermal stress on panels/inverters.

Architectural Structures: Shields buildings/rooftops from solar heat gain, lowering cooling costs.

Advantages

Improvement of infrared reflection of over 20% depending on the color.

Reduction in surface temperature by up to 20%

Reduction of mechanical stress of metals in outdoor area

Reduction of energy costs for cooling the building

Easy handling

Environmentally friendly

Available in a large selection of RAL colors

Why Choose This Series?

Performance Reliability: Maintains consistent cooling performance even after 5+ years of outdoor exposure.

Compliance: Meets ASTM G154 (UV exposure) and MIL-STD-810G (thermal shock) standards.

Eco-Friendly: Reduces reliance on active cooling systems, lowering carbon footprint.

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