products FROM SHIKKUI TO SHIQUY – AGEOLD WISDOM REFINED FOR TODAY’S APPLICATIONS Dating back 1300 years, Shikkui is a traditional Japanese plaster that is used as a protective method when infections develop. Plascon’s parent company, Kansai Paint Japan, has successfully converted the Shikkui plaster finish into a paint finish it has named Kansai Shiquy Paint, and has made
this innovation available to Plascon Professional customers. The benefits of Shiquy include an antiviral effect, the elimination of odours, humidity control and air purification. Viruses exist in moisture, such as droplets from coughing and sneezing, vomit and water vapour in the air (humidity). When viruses existing in moisture make contact with Shiquy, the strong alkaline content renders viruses inactive so that they are
unable to attach themselves to human/ animal cells. The benefits of the Kansai Shiquy Paint are upheld in a thin film finish, which can be applied onto various surfaces. The product will be imported by Plascon on request. Both Plascon Professional Hygiene™ low sheen paint and Kansai Shiquy paint are there to help medical professionals get on with the job of caring for others. c
Plascon’s 2-in-1 enamel coating for metal For over a century, Plascon has been constantly reinventing its products to ensure that customers’ needs are met. The past 128 years have been filled with exciting innovations and the most up-to-date technologies, so it was no surprise when Plascon announced its addition to an already extensive range of industrial applications.
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n a world where efficiency is paramount and quality cannot be compromised, customers can trust Plascon to optimise the process of coatings applications and this new industrial product is no exception. Sprintcote is formulated as a high performance metal coating that acts as both a primer and topcoat – saving users time and money, without compromising on quality. The quick-drying, direct-to-metal formula can be effortlessly applied to machinery, pumps, cylinders and motors, with the result being a first-class, highgloss finish. The company has expertly
developed this premium product to streamline production processes and meet the needs of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), engineers, contractors and operational managers alike. Sprintcote has been specially designed for easy application using a spray-on technique. Both the method of application and the coating’s high film build ensure excellent and consistent coverage over the entire surface. Sprintcote colours can also be customised via ProChroma 2 – a tinting technology that uses 50% less toner
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than before, offering improved opacity, and reduces the overall waiting time for products to be dispensed. ProChroma 2 offers across-therange tinting capabilities, with its new, improved technology, and ensures that the end product is exactly what was envisioned. One coat of Sprintcote has the same durability and longevity as the traditional ‘primer and top-coat’ system. c
