Solutions for Defects in UV Wood Coatings (7)


UV wood coatings are widely used in the coating of furniture and wooden products due to their rapid curing, environmental friendliness, energy efficiency, and excellent physical properties. However, during actual application, UV wood coatings often exhibit certain defects, such as surface particulates in the paint film. These issues not only compromise the aesthetic appeal of the product but also reduce its quality and market competitiveness. This paper proposes corresponding solutions to address the problem of surface particulates in the paint film.

I. Enhancement of Environmental Cleanliness

Suspended dust in the air is the primary source of particulate matter. It is recommended to install a high-efficiency air filtration system in the painting workshop and maintain positive pressure to prevent unfiltered external air from entering. The painting area should be physically segregated from dust-generating processes such as sanding and sawing. Floors and walls should be regularly cleaned with wet methods to prevent dust from becoming airborne. A air shower room or a sticky mat should be installed at the entrance to the painting line to remove dust carried in by panels and footwear.

II. Standards for Personnel Operations

Fibers, hair, skin flakes, and other shed materials from operators also serve as sources of particulates. Personnel must wear dedicated cleanroom garments, caps, masks, and shoe covers; the garments should be made of dust-free, antistatic materials. Combing hair or shaking out clothing within the cleanroom is strictly prohibited. Prior to commencing work, use a sticky dust-removal roller to remove any adherent particles from the surface of the work garments.

III. Assurance of Coating Cleanliness

The inherent contamination of the coating itself is an endogenous factor contributing to particle formation. Establish a regular cleaning schedule for the coating circulation piping system to prevent dried paint film from accumulating and flaking off the pipe walls. Install filtration devices at the inlet of the paint supply system and replace the filter elements on a scheduled basis. Maintain controlled temperature and humidity in the paint storage area, avoid direct sunlight, and adhere to the first-in, first-out principle. Before use, thoroughly stir the coating and inspect for sedimentation or flocculation; if necessary, filter the coating prior to application. Clean the rim of the paint bucket lid before opening to prevent dried paint from falling into the paint trough.

IV. Prevention of Equipment Wear

Debris generated by aging and cracking of the roller bearings and wear of seals can contaminate the paint film. A scheduled equipment inspection regime should be established: when roller bearing aging is detected, the rollers shall be ground or replaced promptly; pump seals shall be replaced at prescribed intervals based on their service life. The interior of the equipment shall be cleaned regularly to prevent the accumulation of dried and hardened paint particles that could subsequently flake off.

V. Precise Management of the Coating Process

Prior to coating, thoroughly clean the surface of the substrate using high-pressure air blowing or a sticky dust-removal roller to remove particulate contamination. Install protective shields in the leveling section to prevent dust from settling onto the wet film. After color changes or prolonged equipment downtime, perform a thorough cleaning to eliminate any dried-on residues that could flake off.

VI. Conclusion

To address the common issue of surface particulates in UV wood coatings during the coating process, effective measures such as enhancing the cleanliness of the coating environment, implementing rigorous paint management and application practices, strengthening equipment maintenance and upkeep, optimizing coating process parameters, and conducting stringent process monitoring and inspection can significantly reduce the occurrence of particulate defects, thereby markedly improving coating quality and product aesthetics. The comprehensive application of these measures will help enterprises enhance production efficiency, strengthen market competitiveness, and better meet market demand for high-quality wood products.

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Product Model/English Abbreviation

Product Name/Product Type

Product Features

B-113

Bisphenol A epoxy acrylate

High hardness, high gloss, high fullness, contains 20% TPGDA

B-520

Polyester acrylate

Low viscosity, high gloss, excellent wettability, and cost-effective

B-522

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Sanding primer

Product Model/English Abbreviation

Product Name/Product Type

Product Features

B-113

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High hardness, high gloss, high fullness, contains 20% TPGDA

B-160D

Modified epoxy acrylate

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B-163

Modified epoxy acrylate

Good flexibility, excellent pigment wetting, and strong adhesion.

B-520

Polyester acrylate

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B-522

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Product Name/Product Type

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B-02

Phosphate ester acrylate

Enhances adhesion to substrates such as metal, glass, and plastic.

B-05

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B-113

Bisphenol A epoxy acrylate

High hardness, high gloss, high fullness, contains 20% TPGDA

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Modified epoxy acrylate

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B-522

Polyester acrylate

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B-535

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B-546

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White primer

Product Model/English Abbreviation

Product Name/Product Type

Product Features

B-113

Bisphenol A epoxy acrylate

High hardness, high gloss, high fullness, contains 20% TPGDA

B-160D

Modified epoxy acrylate

Good flexibility, yellowing resistance, and excellent adhesion.

B-520

Polyester acrylate

Low viscosity, high gloss, excellent wettability, and cost-effective

B-522

Polyester acrylate

Low shrinkage, excellent flexibility, strong adhesion, and high cost-effectiveness.

B-529

Polyester acrylate

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B-560

Polyester acrylate

Fast curing and excellent pigment wetting

Gloss topcoat

Product Model/English Abbreviation

Product Name/Product Type

Product Features

B-113

Bisphenol A epoxy acrylate

High hardness, high gloss, high fullness, contains 20% TPGDA

B-163

Modified epoxy acrylate

Good flexibility, excellent pigment wetting, and strong adhesion.

B-165

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Good flexibility and strong adhesion

B-21C

Active amine photosensitizing promoter

Low color number, antioxidant and polymerization inhibitor, and enhanced curing rate

B-301

Aromatic Polyurethane Acrylate

Fast curing, good toughness, and excellent grindability.

B-302

Aromatic Polyurethane Acrylate

Fast curing, high strength, good toughness, and excellent grindability.

B-574C

Polyester acrylate

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B-601

Aromatic Polyurethane Acrylate

High hardness, scratch resistance, chemical resistance, and excellent cost performance.

B-609

Aliphatic polyurethane acrylate

Fast curing, high hardness, scratch resistance, and chemical resistance.

B-868

Organosilicon UV-Curable Resin

Excellent leveling, smooth finish, fast curing, and stain resistance.

B-868H

Organosilicon UV-Curable Resin

Excellent leveling, smooth finish, fast curing, and stain resistance.

B-910A2

Aliphatic polyurethane acrylate

Low viscosity, yellowing resistance, chemical resistance, and steel-wool resistance.

B-912

Aliphatic polyurethane acrylate

Fast curing, high hardness, good toughness, and excellent chemical and wear resistance.

Matte topcoat

Product Model/English Abbreviation

Product Name/Product Type

Product Features

B-160D

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Good flexibility, yellowing resistance, and excellent adhesion.

B-163

Modified epoxy acrylate

Good flexibility, excellent pigment wetting, and strong adhesion.

B-21C

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Low color number, antioxidant and polymerization inhibitor, and enhanced curing rate

B-328M

Aliphatic polyurethane acrylate

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B-328R

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B-333

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B-572

Polyester acrylate

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B-650A

Aliphatic polyurethane acrylate

Low viscosity, excellent matting effect, fast curing, and good wettability.

B-868

Organosilicon UV-Curable Resin

Excellent leveling, smooth finish, fast curing, and stain resistance.

B-868H

Organosilicon UV-Curable Resin

Excellent leveling, smooth finish, fast curing, and stain resistance.

B-910A2

Aliphatic polyurethane acrylate

Low viscosity, yellowing resistance, chemical resistance, and steel-wool resistance.

B-912

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Fast curing, high hardness, good toughness, and excellent chemical and wear resistance.

Bright White Finish

Product Model/English Abbreviation

Product Name/Product Type

Product Features

B-113

Bisphenol A epoxy acrylate

High hardness, high gloss, high fullness, contains 20% TPGDA

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Good flexibility, yellowing resistance, and excellent adhesion.

B-301

Aromatic Polyurethane Acrylate

Fast curing, good toughness, and excellent grindability.

B-302

Aromatic Polyurethane Acrylate

Fast curing, high strength, good toughness, and excellent grindability.

B-560

Polyester acrylate

Fast curing and excellent pigment wetting

B-574C

Polyester acrylate

Low viscosity, low odor, excellent wettability; suitable for LED UV.

B-601

Aromatic Polyurethane Acrylate

High hardness, scratch resistance, chemical resistance, and excellent cost performance.

B-868

Organosilicon UV-Curable Resin

Excellent leveling, smooth finish, fast curing, and stain resistance.

B-868H

Organosilicon UV-Curable Resin

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B-912

Aliphatic polyurethane acrylate

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Adherent

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Product Name/Product Type

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B-05

Phosphate ester acrylate

Enhances adhesion to substrates such as metal, glass, and plastic.

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Polyester acrylate

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B-531

Polyester acrylate

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B-535

Polyester acrylate

Excellent adhesion, rapid curing, good flexibility, and yellowing resistance.

B-546

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B-113

Bisphenol A epoxy acrylate

High hardness, high gloss, high fullness, contains 20% TPGDA

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Polyester acrylate

Low viscosity, high gloss, excellent wettability, and cost-effective

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B-529

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B-560

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Fast curing, good toughness, and excellent grindability.

B-302

Aromatic Polyurethane Acrylate

Fast curing, high strength, good toughness, and excellent grindability.

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Polyester acrylate

Fast curing and excellent pigment wetting

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B-601

Aromatic Polyurethane Acrylate

High hardness, scratch resistance, chemical resistance, and excellent cost performance.

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Matte

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Self-curing polyester acrylate

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Yellowing resistance

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B-431

Cycloaliphatic Specialty Acrylates

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Dip coating

Product Model/English Abbreviation

Product Name/Product Type

Product Features

B-160D

Modified epoxy acrylate

Good flexibility, yellowing resistance, and excellent adhesion.

Roll coating

Product Model/English Abbreviation

Product Name/Product Type

Product Features

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Bisphenol A epoxy acrylate

High hardness, high gloss, excellent chemical resistance, and high fullness.

B-113

Bisphenol A epoxy acrylate

High hardness, high gloss, high fullness, contains 20% TPGDA

B-160D

Modified epoxy acrylate

Good flexibility, yellowing resistance, and excellent adhesion.

B-163

Modified epoxy acrylate

Good flexibility, excellent pigment wetting, and strong adhesion.

B-165

Modified epoxy acrylate

Good flexibility and strong adhesion

B-520

Polyester acrylate

Low viscosity, high gloss, excellent wettability, and cost-effective

B-522

Polyester acrylate

Low shrinkage, excellent flexibility, strong adhesion, and high cost-effectiveness.

Solvent-free spraying

Product Model/English Abbreviation

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Product Features

B-251

Aromatic Polyurethane Acrylate

Fast curing, excellent flexibility, and good wetting of black ink pigments.

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Polyester acrylate

Low viscosity, high gloss, excellent wettability, and cost-effective

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Polyester acrylate

Low viscosity, low odor, excellent wettability; suitable for LED UV.

LED-UV

Product Model/English Abbreviation

Product Name/Product Type

Product Features

B-113

Bisphenol A epoxy acrylate

High hardness, high gloss, high fullness, contains 20% TPGDA

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Active amine photosensitizing promoter

Low color number, antioxidant and polymerization inhibitor, and enhanced curing rate

B-241

Aliphatic polyurethane acrylate

Fast curing, excellent skin feel, and yellowing resistance.

B-27

Active amine photosensitizing promoter

Low color number, benzene-free, low odor, antioxidant and anti-polymerization

B-570

Polyester acrylate

Low viscosity, benzene-free, low odor, suitable for LED UV

B-574

Polyester acrylate

Benzene-free, low odor, and VOC levels meet cigarette pack standards.

B-574C

Polyester acrylate

Low viscosity, low odor, excellent wettability; suitable for LED UV.

Excimer lamp

Product Model/English Abbreviation

Product Name/Product Type

Product Features

B-241

Aliphatic polyurethane acrylate

Fast curing, excellent skin feel, and yellowing resistance.

Skin feel

Product Model/English Abbreviation

Product Name/Product Type

Product Features

B-113

Bisphenol A epoxy acrylate

High hardness, high gloss, high fullness, contains 20% TPGDA

B-165

Modified epoxy acrylate

Good flexibility and strong adhesion

B-241

Aliphatic polyurethane acrylate

Fast curing, excellent skin feel, and yellowing resistance.

B-328M

Aliphatic polyurethane acrylate

Low gloss, low viscosity, excellent wettability, and a pleasant hand feel.

B-328R

Aliphatic polyurethane acrylate

Low gloss, excellent matting, good wetting, and a fine, smooth, and silky hand feel.

B-574C

Polyester acrylate

Low viscosity, low odor, excellent wettability; suitable for LED UV.

B-868

Organosilicon UV-Curable Resin

Excellent leveling, smooth finish, fast curing, and stain resistance.

B-868H

Organosilicon UV-Curable Resin

Excellent leveling, smooth finish, fast curing, and stain resistance.

Single-item recommendation

Product Model/English Abbreviation

Product Name/Product Type

Product Features

BM2223/TPGDA

Di(propylene glycol) diacrylate

Good flexibility and low volatility

BM2224/EO-HDDA

Ethoxylated 1,6-hexanediol diacrylate

Good adhesion to plastics, good dilutability, and low volatility.

BM3231/TMPTA

Trimethylolpropane triacrylate

High crosslink density, high hardness, high gloss, and excellent wear resistance.

BM3235/PET3A

Pentaerythritol triacrylate

Fast curing, high crosslink density, high hardness, and excellent chemical resistance.

BM3380/3EO-TMPTA

Tripropylene Glycol Triacrylate

More flexible and less irritating than TMPTA.

BM6261/DPHA-80

Dipentaerythritol hexaacrylate

High crosslink density, high hardness, chemical and wear resistance, and water resistance.

BM6263/DPHA-90

Dipentaerythritol hexaacrylate

High crosslink density, high hardness, chemical and wear resistance, and water resistance.

 

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