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Solvent Based Leafing Aluminium Paste for Industrial Coatings

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Solvent Based Leafing Aluminium Paste for Industrial Coatings

As industrial coatings continue evolving toward higher durability and stronger metallic aesthetics, demand for high-performance leafing aluminium paste is increasing across marine, protective, aerosol, and industrial coating sectors.

The Silver Rocket ZQ-6000 Series solvent based leafing aluminium paste is specifically engineered to deliver high leafing value, strong water coverage, and excellent resistance to harsh environmental conditions.

Designed for solvent-based coating systems, this leafing aluminium paste series combines bright metallic appearance with protective barrier performance, making it suitable for industrial anti-corrosion applications and decorative metallic coatings.

First: What Is Leafing Aluminium Paste?

Leafing aluminium paste is a type of metallic pigment in which aluminium flakes float toward the surface of the coating film during drying.

Unlike non-leafing aluminium paste, leafing aluminium paste forms a dense metallic layer at the top of the coating, creating:

  • Strong metallic brightness

  • High reflectivity

  • Excellent water barrier effect

  • Enhanced anti-corrosion performance

Because of this floating orientation mechanism, leafing aluminium paste is widely used in protective industrial coatings where surface shielding is essential.

Second: Key Characteristics of ZQ-6000 Series Leafing Aluminium Paste

The Silver Rocket ZQ-6000 Series is developed as a standard leafing aluminium paste with high leafing value and superior water coverage performance.

Main characteristics include:

First, High leafing orientation
Second, Excellent metallic brightness
Third, Strong water coverage capability
Fourth, Resistance to adverse weather conditions
Fifth, Compatibility with silicone resin systems for high heat resistance

When formulated with silicone-based resins, the coating system demonstrates improved thermal stability and long-term durability under demanding industrial environments.

Third: Technical Performance Parameters of ZQ-6000 Series

The ZQ-6000 Series includes several grades optimized for different metallic coating requirements.

Grade

Non-Volatile Content (%)

Average Particle Size D50 (μm)

Water Coverage (Min cm²/g)

Screen Analysis (180 mesh <%)

Particle Shape

ZQ-6120

65

10

20,000

1.0

Corn-flake

ZQ-6122

65

12

20,000

1.0

Corn-flake

ZQ-6082

65

9

40,000

1.0

Corn-flake

ZQ-6083

65

8

28,000

1.0

Corn-flake

ZQ-6138

65

10

32,000

1.0

Corn-flake

Solvent System:
HA – High Boiling Point Aromatic Hydrocarbon Solvent

Fourth: Why Water Coverage Matters in Leafing Aluminium Paste

Water coverage value is an important indicator of leafing efficiency and metallic barrier performance.

Higher water coverage generally indicates:

  • Better floating orientation

  • Improved metallic shielding

  • Higher reflectivity

  • Stronger anti-corrosion protection

For industrial protective coatings, high water coverage contributes to enhanced moisture resistance and reduced permeability.

The ZQ-6082 grade, with a water coverage value of 40,000 cm²/g, is especially suitable for applications requiring strong metallic shielding performance.

Fifth: Application Areas of ZQ-6000 Series

The ZQ-6000 solvent based leafing aluminium paste series is widely used in:

Marine Coatings

Provides metallic barrier protection against humidity and salt spray environments.

Protective Industrial Coatings

Improves anti-corrosion performance on steel structures and industrial equipment.

Printing Ink Systems

Creates high-brightness metallic effects in solvent-based inks.

Aerosol Paints

Suitable for spray paint applications requiring strong metallic appearance.

Dip Coatings

Provides uniform metallic film formation in immersion coating systems.

Sixth: Advantages of Corn-Flake Aluminium Paste Structure

The ZQ-6000 Series adopts corn-flake particle morphology, which offers:

  • Strong metallic orientation

  • Efficient surface coverage

  • Stable brightness

  • Cost-effective metallic effect

Corn-flake aluminium paste remains widely used in industrial metallic coatings because of its balance between performance and production efficiency.

Seventh: Heat Resistance and Weather Durability

One of the major advantages of this solvent based leafing aluminium paste series is its compatibility with silicone resin systems.

This combination enhances:

  • Heat resistance

  • UV stability

  • Outdoor weather durability

  • Long-term metallic appearance retention

For industrial coatings exposed to harsh environments, this property is especially important.

Eighth: Bulk Supply and Manufacturing Capability

Industrial coating manufacturers require stable and reliable aluminium paste supply.

Silver Rocket provides:

✔ Large-scale production capacity
✔ Strict particle size control
✔ Stable non-volatile content
✔ Consistent batch quality
✔ Export-standard packaging
✔ Global logistics support

With decades of manufacturing experience, Silver Rocket supports customers across protective coatings, aerosol paints, inks, and industrial metallic applications.

Conclusion

The Silver Rocket ZQ-6000 Series solvent based leafing aluminium paste combines high leafing value, strong water coverage, and weather-resistant performance for industrial coating systems.

Its corn-flake particle structure and compatibility with silicone resin systems make it ideal for:

  • Marine coatings

  • Protective coatings

  • Aerosol paints

  • Industrial metallic finishes

For manufacturers seeking stable quality leafing aluminium paste with reliable bulk supply and technical support, the ZQ-6000 Series offers a proven industrial metallic pigment solution.

Contact our technical team today for specifications, samples, and wholesale quotation support.

Email: info@silverocket.com

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