Glass flake is a discreet, thin plate- like particle. The production process start with a molten glass batch. After mechanical attenuation, the sheet form is further modified by milling to provide a wide range of particle sizes.
Glass flakes are normally 2 micron thick and plane length can be from a few microns up to the size of milling screen.
Glass flakes filled coatings have the following benefits when used in corrosion protection:
1) Low permeability for improved corrosion resistance
2) Ease of application even on complex surface - coatings may be sprayed or hand applied
3) Impact resistance
4) Ease of repair if damaged
5) High colour strength throughout the coating
6) Proven durability
7) High dielectric strength
8) Dimension stability over a broad range of temperature
9) Wide choice of resin matrices to select from to meet the temperature, chemical or mechanical requirements of application.