What is BS EN 4160 – Effect of thermal exposure on paint coating about?
BS EN 4160 discusses paints and varnishes. The aim of BS EN 4160 is to provide the best industrial practice to determine the resistance of paints and varnishes to thermal exposure. BS EN 4160 specifies the method of test for determining the resistance of paints and varnishes to the effects of heat or cold within the limits of − 50 °C to 200 °C.
Who is BS EN 4160 – Effect of thermal exposure on paint coating for?
BS EN 4160 on the effect of thermal exposure on paint coating is useful for:
- Paint manufacturers
- Aerospace equipment and component manufacturers
- Product design engineers
- Quality control, testing and inspection authorities
- Regulatory bodies
- Certification bodies
Why should you use BS EN 4160 – Effect of thermal exposure on paint coating?
Temperatures can have a variety of negative effects on paint and paint application. This can make it very difficult to apply the paint evenly or smoothly. When it comes to the manufacturing of paints and varnishes used in aerospace applications, reliability, consistent performance, and durability are crucial.
BS EN 4160 provides principle, apparatus, and procedure, to assess the efficacy of coating against temperature. This can help to assess the resistance of paint coatings, varnishes or related products to changes of gloss, colour, blistering, cracking and/or detachment from the substrate as a result of exposure to elevated or sub-ambient temperature.
